André is an Officer in the Innovative Finance Team at the ICLEI World Secretariat. He supports the management of the Transformative Action Program (TAP)’s project pipeline and ICLEI’s engagement in other global initiatives for climate finance, especially in Africa and South America. For UrbanShift, André supports the development of finance related activities, including the "Accessing Climate Finance" module of the City Academies. He has a background in public administration and urban governance, having worked with and researched local and regional development in Brazil, India, and South Africa.
Latest by André Almeida da Vila
Unlocking Urban Finance: The Vital Role of Project Preparation for City Projects
As cities work to develop and implement transformative climate projects, access to finance is critical. Project Preparation Facilities (PPFs) can help cities ensure their projects are structured to attract funding.
Looking Back on 2023 and ahead to 2024: Supporting Integrated Urban Planning to Tackle the Climate, Nature and Pollution Crises
Reflecting on an impactful 2023, UrbanShift will continue its focus in 2024 on supporting collaborative, cross-cutting leadership to fund and implement sustainable urban transformations.
