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Bankability Checklist
This document presents a list of benchmarks that funders consider before financing a climate project.
The "Bankability Checklist," produced by ICLEI, collects the benchmarks funders tend to look at before financing a climate project, including economic, technical and financial viability, climate action impact and scalability, among other indicators. City leaders can utilize this resource during project design to ensure the project’s bankability.
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UrbanShift Annual Report 2023-2024
With a focus on accelerating urban climate finance and multi-level government, UrbanShift's third annual report dives into stories of progress and innovative ideas from across our network.

How National Governments Can Increase Finance for Subnational Climate Action
This report is aimed at defining implementation options for national governments to significantly scale up finance for subnational climate action in close partnership with subnational governments, development partners, and the private sector.

UrbanShift 3rd Steering Committee Meeting
For the third meeting of the UrbanShift Steering Committee, the group will assess progress to date and determine potential alignments moving into 2025.

Enhancing Urban Infrastructure Resilience through Nature-Based Solutions in South Asian Cities
This webinar explores how nature can transform South Asian cities into resilient, sustainable, and thriving urban spaces.