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the peer exchange in shenzen
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Exploring Sustainability in Shenzhen: An Exchange on City-Business Cooperation

Shenzen is a leader in nature-positive, low-carbon development. This UrbanShift Peer-to-Peer Exchange highlighted ideas for how cities across Asia can learn from their innovation.

26 Nov 2024
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Net Zero Carbon Buildings in Cities: Interdependencies between Policy and Finance

This report offers findings on the challenges and mechanisms behind the transition towards a net zero carbon buildings sector, helping shed light on concrete pathways cities can implement to decarbonize the sector.

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 06:08
Launch of China Local Project in Beijing
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GEF-funded "Green and Carbon-Neutral Cities" Project Launches in China

UrbanShift's project in China aims to support participating cities in achieving carbon neutrality and climate resilience by implementing nature-based solutions and urban biodiversity strategies and mainstreaming integrated planning at the city level.

16 Nov 2022
Teahouse Chengdu China Peoples Park
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World Bank Approves UrbanShift’s Local Project in China

One of nine GEF-funded country interventions, the UrbanShift China project aims to integrate biodiversity conservation, nature-based solutions and carbon neutrality into the development pathway of three participating cities.

13 May 2022
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Addressing Finance and Capacity Barriers

This paper advocates for cities to adopt nature-based solutions through evidence-based arguments and case studies of cities across the globe.

Sun, 11/01/2020 - 19:08
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Climate Action Planning Framework

This resource guides cities through the essential components needed to deliver climate action plans compliant with the Paris Agreement.

Sun, 03/01/2020 - 18:57
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Growing in Circles

This report identifies ways for cities to transition to a circular economy to increase resource efficiency and address climate change.

Tue, 01/01/2019 - 20:51
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Cities Leading the Way

These seven case studies showcase strategic urban planning processes that can deliver strong climate action plans compliant with the Paris Agreement.

Tue, 01/01/2019 - 18:50
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The Weight of Cities

This report stresses the importance of resource monitoring and the integration of cross-sector urban actions to prepare for urban growth and climate change.

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 21:10

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