TRANSFORMING CITIES FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET: LAUNCH OF URBANSHIFT
ICLEI – Local governments for Sustainability invites you to LAUNCH OF URBANSHIFT
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
10.00pm East Coast Australia, 8:00pm West Coast Australia
Cities are home to 4.2 billion people – more than half of the world’s population. These bustling human habitats are where our daily struggles unfold, where we strive to build a better future for ourselves and our families. But cities today face extraordinary challenges, from floods, storms and heat waves triggered by the climate crisis to hazardous air quality, lack of affordable housing and deep social divides.
How can integrated planning approaches tackle complex urban challenges to ensure a just, livable future for all?
Join us on September 21 during Climate Week NYC to discuss this pressing question. The event will mark the official launch of UrbanShift, a global initiative working to transform cities for people and planet through integrated, sustainable urban development. You’ll learn from experts about holistic solutions and strategies to combat urban environmental crises, such as pollution and biodiversity loss. You’ll also hear from local leaders in Sierra Leone, Argentina and India on how cross-sectoral collaboration is spurring low-carbon growth within their cities.
