GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program Webinar Series: Designing Impactful Sustainable Cities Projects. Lessons from GEF-7 and Guidance for GEF-8
When
Jan 29, 2025
Time
08:30 AM
Where
Online (by invitation only)
About the series
This is the first in a series of World Bank webinars hosted by the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) to provide the GEF-8 SCIP cities with a platform to enhance their project design capabilities in alignment with the program’s thematic areas. Designed to support implementing agencies in developing effective project designs, the series will share lessons learned and practical examples. It will explore how to structure thematic and cross-cutting areas, while also providing broader guidance on project preparation strategies. The webinars aim to facilitate knowledge sharing, learning from good practices, and fostering collaboration among cities facing similar challenges. Participants will gain valuable insights, practical guidance, and opportunities to connect with peers, experts, and potential partners to advance sustainable and impactful project development.
Targeted Audiences include GEF Implementing Agencies (IAs) and their supporting teams, GEF-8 SCIP participating cities, Partner organizations.
Overview of the session
The session will feature lessons learned from GEF-7 SCIP project in China and insights from GEF-8 SCIP country projects in Serbia. Participants will hear from country teams, gaining practical tips and actionable guidance to strengthen GEF-8 SCIP project preparation.
Welcome, GPSC, World Bank
Insight and lessons from project design implementation of GEF7: China: "Green and Carbon Neutral Cities", World Bank
Insight from GEF-8 SCIP projects: Serbia: “Green cities transformation – smart, sustainable and low-carbon urban solutions in triangular metropolitan area”, UNDP
Discussion
Q&A
Resources
e-course on GEF Results Framework (available in English, French and Spanish) (available in English, French and Spanish)
GEF-8 Results Framework and Integrated Programs Presentation
Urbanshift Project in China profile (change to GEF7 China project – Green and Carbon Neutral Cities)