Second National Dialogue for China
The second China National-Local Dialogue (NLD) aims to deepen the conversation on low-emission and urban resilience and biodiversity, and assess progress made since the first Dialogue.
The first National Dialogue in November 2022 incorporated a technical session on urban biodiversity and low carbon development with the goal of improving multilevel governance and addressing specific urban challenges and opportunities. Two years after the first NLD, the second China National-Local Dialogue takes place along the sidelines of the International High-Level Forum on Sustainable Urban Development hosted by the China Center for Urban Development (CCUD) of National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). Echoing the topics of the first one, the second NLD focuses on low-carbon development and urban resilience and biodiversity.
Convening representatives from the CCUD, Ministry of Ecology and Environment and NGOs partners like the UN-Habitat and Red Cross, ICLEI East Asia Secretariat, and the cities of Chengdu, Chongqing, and Ningbo, this dialogue facilitates a comprehensive discussion among national and local government participants. This NLD fosters integration of urban issues in sustainable development to foster green, low-carbon, and high-quality growth and build a livable, resilient, and people-centered city.
Revolutionizing Cities for a Greener, Low-Carbon Future
The first UrbanShift National-Local Dialogue in China, led by ICLEI East Asia, focused on integrating biodiversity and low-carbon strategies into urban planning.
UrbanShift Peer-to-Peer Exchange: Shenzhen Low Carbon City Forum
Targeting Asian cities, the event will discuss City-Business Cooperation in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and the circular economy.
Scaling up Urban Climate Finance through Multi-level Governance
Centering on the launch of the UrbanShift 2023-2024 Annual Report, this UNEP-led webinar will highlight learnings and best practices for strengthening urban resilience.
Argentina’s Road to 2030: Collaborative Climate Action
Argentina's first UrbanShift National Local Dialogue emphasized collaborative climate action, uniting national and local governments to promote sustainable urban development, align with 2030 targets, and enhance governance and financing.
