The first UrbanShift National-Local Dialogue was held on August 29-30, 2023, in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking a critical step towards building sustainable, low-carbon cities across the country. Organized by ICLEI Indonesia’s partnership with the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), this event brought together government agencies, local city representatives, and international development organizations to discuss how Indonesia can meet its ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and align with its 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).