3rd UrbanShift Partnership Engagement Group Meeting
PEG members discussed points of alignment around upcoming UrbanShift activities like the Asia Forum and advocacy events.
The UrbanShift Partnership Engagement Group (PEG) is a high-level, external coordination body that provides strategic guidance on the implementation of key urban initiatives, alliances, networks, and projects that align with the program’s vision and that can complement and expand our work.
The 3rd UrbanShift annual PEG Group Meeting was hosted on 10 May 2023. PEG members, including UCLG, GCoM, UNDP, WEF, ERDB, and the GEF, were convened to discuss UrbanShift’s past achievements and future activities, share updates from each partner organization, and identify synergies for our joint upcoming work. During the meeting, more details were presented to the PEG regarding UrbanShift’s 2023 Advocacy Strategy and the planned workplan for 2023 and beyond, including flagship activities such as the City Academies, the Asia Regional Forum (September 2023), the Asia Investors Roundtable and the City Business Hub.
This PEG meeting cast light on the importance of urban transformation and various approaches, such as changing government mindsets and directly improving urban life, both short-term and long-term. Interest for future collaboration among PEG members was expressed on UrbanShift City Academies, Asia Forum, and Global Taskforces, and deeper engagement with partners on these specific topics was facilitated. The PEG was pleased to witness the thriving growth of their partnership, with a focus on identifying opportunities for collective support to cities and delivering partners.
See the agenda
Climate Action Guide for Urban Planners
From C40, UrbanShift, and Community Jameel, this guide leads urban planners and practitioners through how to effectively infuse climate action into the development of urban plans.
Addressing Contemporary Challenges in Historic Districts: Strategies for Implementing Clean Air Zones
In this C40-led webinar, cities will exchange their experiences with and guidance for implementing low-emission and pedestrian-priority areas in historic urban cores.
How Cities can Support Workers in Extreme Heat
Cities can play an important role in ensuring decent conditions for vulnerable workers, protecting them from the effects of extreme heat and promoting the right to healthy and safe workplaces. Here’s how cities can get started.
Integrated Planning and Multilevel Governance: Insights from the UrbanShift National-Local Dialogue in Brazil
The UrbanShift Brazil National-Local Dialogue emphasized the critical role of integrated urban planning and multilevel governance in addressing climate challenges and fostering sustainable development across Brazil’s rapidly growing cities.
