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The UrbanShift Resource Library provides a curated collection of high-quality knowledge products pertaining to key integrated development topics, from strategic planning to circular economy and climate finance. These resources have been produced by our partner organizations.

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the c40 climate action guide for urban planners
Guide

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.

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Report

From Grey to Green: Better Data to Finance Nature in Cities

From UNEP, this report highlights the need for better data and tools to help cities integrate Nature based Solutions (NbS) into their financial and planning frameworks.

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Guide

Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions in Brazilian Cities

This practice note from WRI Brasil shares insights from the program's Nature-Based Solutions Accelerator.

the CCFLA net zero carbon database
Dataset

Net Zero Carbon Buildings Instrument Database

This searchable database from the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance offers decision-makers helpful tools to guide implementation of net-zero building approaches.

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Publication

Transformative Actions Program: UrbanShift Annual Report 2023

This report summarizes the results of the 2023 TAP call, which received applications between April 2023 and February 2024, as well as the activities conducted with the projects which were previously in the pipeline.

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DO PROJETO DE ADAPTAÇÃO CLIMÁTICA AO FINANCIAMENTO

This guide helps city managers find funding for adaptation projects. It offers practical recommendations throughout the project cycle, emphasizing collaboration and integration between departments.

Building resilience city-hotel collaborations for future-proof destinations
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BUILDING RESILIENCE: CITY-HOTEL COLLABORATIONS FOR FUTURE-PROOF DESTINATIONS

The report outlines strategies involved in collaboration between cities and tourism. This White Paper represents a joint effort initiated by Systemiq and C40, built on Accor’s expertise.

Nature Positive: Guidelines for the Transition in Cities
Report

Nature Positive: Guidelines for the Transition in Cities

This report published by World Economic Forum highlights the pivotal role of cities in leading the global fight against climate change and biodiversity loss.

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Guide

Banking on Green Buildings

From UNEP's Finance Initiative, this paper offers guidance to banks interested in scaling up investments in green buildings.

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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.