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Urban Planning for Sustainable Territorial Development in Africa: Integrating Nature and People into Cities
This white paper published by the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework – EU Support Project provides information, resources and pathways on how to incorporate nature and people into urban development in Africa.
Focusing on African cities, this white paper produced by the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework – EU support project offers information, resources, and pathways for incorporating nature-based solutions and human-centered concepts into urban development, in alignment with the UN's Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. With African cities anticipating significant growth in the coming decades while grappling with the effects of climate change, this guide lays out a clear path to strengthening resilience and equity for current and future residents.
Providing a thorough overview of considerations and best practices, the white paper moves from the justifications for undertaking this work, to data frameworks and key findings, to main messages and recommendations.
Unlocking Africa's Urban Potential: Improving Informal Settlements through Sustainable Planning
As Africa experiences rapid urban growth, this webinar will shed light on best practices for managing informal settlements and expanding sustainably.
UrbanShift and Energy Exchanges Webinar on Urban Cooling
Join UrbanShift and ICLEI Energy Exchanges on a webinar exploring policy and design solutions for efficiency in the building cooling sector.
The Summary for Urban Policymakers of the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report
This publication by the Summary for Urban Policymakers (SUP) initiative synthesizes the latest findings from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Reports in partnership with cities and businesses across the globe.
Supporting Integrated Urban Growth in Freetown
The UrbanShift Lab in Freetown brought together representatives from the capital and neighboring cities to assess and find sustainable solutions for managing urban growth and climate risks in Sierra Leone.
