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Cities can create jobs, go green, and become more affordable — at the same time
Discover how cities can create jobs, accelerate the green transition, and become more affordable through integrated urban development.
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From Silos to Systems for Livable Cities: Embracing nature and biodiversity
Indonesian cities are integrating climate resilience, biodiversity, and infrastructure planning to support more livable and sustainable urban development.
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The Wetland Advantage: Nature-Based Solutions Power Rwanda’s Urban Future
Kigali is restoring urban wetlands to reduce flooding, improve biodiversity, support jobs and tourism, and strengthen long-term city resilience.
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Mongolia Launches GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Project to Advance Green and Inclusive Urban Development
The initiative supports integrated planning, nature-based solutions, and innovative urban finance to build greener, more resilient cities in Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan, and Erdenet.
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Women secure land rights through collective action, while legal reforms, joint registration, and stronger governance help overcome ownership barriers.
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Spotlighting global innovation and leadership as cities advance integrated, resilient, nature‑positive development through collective climate‑smart action.
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COP28 launched the Urban Nature Program to help Lighthouse Cities accelerate nature‑positive policies, project preparation, and investment.
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Romania’s new flood‑risk plans use advanced mapping, prioritization, and nature‑based solutions to reduce damages and strengthen resilience.
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Guangzhou shows how nature‑based cooling—wind corridors, green spaces, water, and traditional design—can cut urban heat sustainably.
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UrbanShift’s City Academy provides eight expert, self‑paced courses helping practitioners plan low‑carbon, resilient, inclusive cities worldwide.
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Spotlighting global innovation and leadership as cities advance integrated, resilient, nature‑positive development through collective climate‑smart action.
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Spotlighting global innovation and leadership as cities advance integrated, resilient, nature‑positive development through collective climate‑smart action.
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The IUCN Leaders Forum advanced nature‑positive goals by spotlighting cities’ role, financing needs, and partnerships for achieving the GBF.
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The UNP helps cities pursue nature‑positive development by mobilizing policy, projects, investment, and global collaboration for urban sustainability.
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