URBANSHIFT AT COP27

The 27th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change takes place on November 6-18, 2022, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. 

UrbanShift will be there, leading and participating in crucial discussions around climate finance, multi-level governance, and nature-based approaches to accelerate the shift toward equitable, low-carbon cities. Mark your calendars!

• URBANSHIFT: CATALYZING CLIMATE ACTION WITH NATURE-POSITIVE CITIES​​​​​​

Venue: Global Environment Facility (GEF) Pavilion 
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 15, 13:30-15:00 EET

Hosted by UrbanShift's partners and the GEF, this event will showcase ongoing efforts to leverage nature-based approaches as a response to the climate crisis. We’ll hear from local and national leaders, as well as experts from the UrbanShift global platform, on how to harness the power of nature and nature-based solutions to build a sustainable urban future where both people and planet can thrive. 

• FINANCING LOW-CARBON, RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE CITIES THROUGH MULTI-LEVEL GOVERNANCE

Venue: Multi-level action Pavilion
Date & Time: Friday, November 11, 12:00-13:30 EET

Cities are critical to delivering a green and just transition while limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees; they also offer an enormous economic opportunity. Convened by the World Resources Institute (WRI), this event will bring together experts and practitioners, including from UrbanShift, to share examples of how to effectively finance low-carbon, resilient and inclusive cities through multi-level action. 

• HOW CAN NATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SCALE FINANCE FOR URBAN CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE? 

Venue: Resilience Hub, Blue Zone
Date & Time: Saturday, November 12, 13:15-14:30 EET

UrbansShift will support the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA), a member of our Partnership Engagement Group, to bring together city leaders, national policymakers and climate finance experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities for scaling urban climate adaptation finance. 

• NO SOLUTION FOR ME, WITHOUT ME: UN’S EFFORTS ON CLIMATE JUSTICE THROUGH LOCAL ACTION IN CITIES

Venue: One UN Event, Room Hatshepsut 
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 16, 13:15-14:45 EET

​Discussions on climate justice in cities are often framed around the gap in urban services and resources. This session, hosted by UN-Habitat, will focus on how policymakers and UN partners can work successfully together and with communities to scale up local climate action, achieve parity between climate adaptation and mitigation, and unlock climate finance for the most vulnerable.