C4B 1st Deep-Dive Learning

19 September 2025 /
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The C4B deep-dive session is a closed, immersive mutual-learning online workshop amongst the C4B cities and working group experts. In each session, cities and experts actively share their ongoing projects and initiatives and first-hand knowledge around the specific theme. Through mutual peer learning, participants gain insights into evidence-based tools and good practices around the world, which help them address their challenges and enhance the ongoing work. Each session builds on the previous sessions, offering in-depth knowledge and continuous capacity-building opportunities to the cities as opposed to a one-off learning event.
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C4B work is spearheaded by the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) and the Global Program on Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience, both managed by the World Bank’s Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land Global Practice (GPURL), in collaboration with the partner organizations.
 
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