The #India Investment Grid aims to mobilise $1.5-2 tn in finance via a National Infrastructure Pipeline. Find out how it can effectively utilise this to recover from COVID-19, tackle the #climate crisis, and ensure shared prosperity WRI Cities India bit.ly/3AgsdrM

Cities in Brazil were the first to integrate waste pickers & cooperatives into city solid waste management systems.

Partnering with & integrating informal workers can help rapidly increase access to basic services in underserved areas. #citiesforall ow.ly/PrqI50H35qU

Cities are among the most powerful levers we have to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. #COP26 made clear that cities are ready to step-up and lead.

World Resources Inst shares 5 priorities that should be their focus to shape a more sustainable future: ow.ly/YOo850H76HA

Investments in low-carbon measures in cities could provide an economic return of nearly $24 trillion by 2050. New World Resources Inst blog sets out 5 priorities for the world's cities post-COP26 to tackle the climate crisis & ensure greater inclusion 🏙️
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.Coalition for Urban Transitions has identified #ClimateAction in cities as an opportunity that could net $24 trillion in benefits by 2050, while reducing urban emissions by 90%.

We lay out 5 priorities for cities to tackle post #COP26 ⬇️
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In #Mexico 🇲🇽, investments in #lowcarbon measures to achieve decarbonisation and resilience could yield economic returns with an NPV of $210 billion by 2050.

Learn more about how Mexico can seize the #urbanopportunity ⬇️ bit.ly/3npBkkR

Investing in low carbon urban development in Africa's rapidly growing #cities , will accelerate growth, create jobs, improve health, reduce pollution, and make them more resilient to climate change. Find out how to finance Africa’s #UrbanOpportunity 🌍⬇️
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Read my blog with Leo HornPhathanothai on the five priorities for cities and national governments to focus on after
COP26 5 Priorities for Cities After COP26 wri.org/insights/5-way… via World Resources Inst WRI Ross Cities Coalition for Urban Transitions Stientje v Veldhoven Ani Dasgupta

TOMORROW: Join World Resources Inst and IMF for a discussion on implementing the #GlasgowClimatePact to close the emissions gap and ramp up #ClimateFinance for developing countries and what needs to happen before #COP27 .

REGISTER NOW: Dec. 9 at 9 AM EST ow.ly/oLeZ50H4FqM

Recent WRI Ross Cities report finds quality, reliability & affordability of core services for all as key metric for sustainable #cities .

Serving under-served populations to improve billions of lives & generate economic prosperity, environmental benefits ow.ly/1pg450GttUd

Cities in #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 are home to 2/3 of the population. The national gov't can tackle urban poverty & inequality while also reducing emissions & creating green jobs through investments in decarbonisation and resilience-building

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Join WRI and IMF on Dec. 9, for an in-depth panel discussion on how the #GlasgowClimatePact can help close the emissions gap and ramp up #ClimateFinance for developing countries.

9–10 AM EST

The world’s urban population is expected to grow by 2.5 billion people by 2050, with 90% of the increase occurring in Africa & Asia.

But cities here are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change & hold few resources for mitigation. #citiesforall ow.ly/woKf50H33NO

Reallocating road spaces and supporting the 15-min neighbourhood, are two ways national governments can put inclusive, compact, connected, & clean #urban vision into COVID-19 #recovery strategies - says our recent report with LSE Cities OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism bit.ly/3lNP7T8

Explore our report on how #China can seize its urban opportunity: bit.ly/2UXOVWU

By 2050, 4 out of every 5 people in #China are expected to live in cities. How can government leaders ensure these #cities are low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive for all?

Find out more in our report on seizing China’s #UrbanOpportunity ⬇️ bit.ly/2UXOVWU

ICYMI: G20 recently mandated OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives & UN-Habitat to support intermediary cities in addressing climate change & achieving SDGs. These cities of under 1 million in low-income countries account for 2/3 of the urban pop & 45% of CO2 emissions. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/3lmmOuv

Using public transportation is too often a calculated risk for women around the world.

Having more women working in sustainable transport and uplifting their voices will help light the path for systems that work for everyone. More from WRI Ross Cities: ow.ly/vxHl50GZH5m

Our recent report explores how to unlock the #investment required to accelerate Africa’s transition to a low-carbon, climate resilient future. A crucial guide to the key instruments available to finance Africa’s #UrbanOpportunity bit.ly/3koujAJ

#Indonesia can decarbonize, strengthen resilience, and promote inclusion by building on existing national #lowcarbon and #naturebased initiatives. Find out more in our recent report report #UrbanOpportunity bit.ly/2SqrzY5