Case Study
Shenzhen, China: Sponge City
Model: Public-Private Partnerships
Abstract
Shenzhen is a leading city in China using the “Sponge City” model to design and engineer with nature. Using a multi-faceted approach to bring in the private sector, Shenzhen reached over 46% city-wide coverage in 2022.
Revolutionizing Cities for a Greener, Low-Carbon Future
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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.
Exploring Sustainability in Shenzhen: An Exchange on City-Business Cooperation
Shenzen is a leader in nature-positive, low-carbon development. This UrbanShift Peer-to-Peer Exchange highlighted ideas for how cities across Asia can learn from their innovation.
Toward Sustainable Cities: Transit-Oriented Growth and Green Bonds in India's Urban Transformation
The UrbanShift India National-Local Dialogue, led by ICLEI South Asia, explored how sustainable infrastructure, Transit-Oriented Development, and innovative financing can shape resilient urban growth in India's rapidly expanding cities.
