The Power of Cities: Harnessing Low-Carbon Urbanization for Climate Action
This report from the World Bank highlights the need to integrate low-carbon urbanization into countries’ national climate change strategies and outlines the opportunities to bridge between national decarbonization and urban development goals.
As countries strive to embed climate action into their development planning, incorporating low-carbon urban growth agenda into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Low-GHG Emission Development Strategies (LTSs) can signal political commitment, foster coordination with local stakeholders, facilitate access to finance, and enable effective implementation. This report from the World Bank attempts to identify integrative solutions to overcoming barriers to integration related to countries’ policy frameworks and institutional structures; finance mobilization efforts; evidence-based policy processes; and tracking systems and proposes a Readiness Diagnostic Framework to help identify efforts needed at both national and city levels to pursue such integration. Additionally, it offers a Guide for Selecting Urban Diagnostic Tools and Models to enhance evidence-based urban climate policy processes in rapidly urbanizing countries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
