Background Introduction Agenda Presentation Recording The Urban Nature Program , co-led by the World Bank through its Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), with support from the GEF, and
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The GPSC is a World Bank–led partnership supported by the GEF that helps cities deliver integrated, low-carbon and nature-positive solutions to improve livability, resilience, and economic opportunity.
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Background Introduction Agenda Presentations Recording The Urban Nature Program, co-led by the World Bank through its Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), with support from the GEF, UNEP
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As the UrbanShift Global Platform concludes, the next phase of the GEF Sustainable Cities Impact Program will build on the momentum and progress for sustainable and resilient cities. In the GEF-8
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Today, more than 162 million people in Indonesia live in cities, more than 10 times the number when the country became independent in 1945. Rapid urbanization has put intense pressure on cities across
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GPSC City Academy on Green Urban Infrastructure and Nature-Cultural Tourism
04 June 2026, 12:08
Background The City Academy Key Themes The Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), led by the World Bank and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), serves as a global knowledge platform that connects cities and partners across disciplines. It provides technical expertise, innovative
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Introduction to Cool Cities Lab: Assessing Heat Risks and Prioritizing Cooling Solutions
23 April 2026, 11:00 CET
Cities around the world are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, posing serious risks to public health, infrastructure, and overall livability. Yet many local governments still face challenges in accessing the localized data and analytical tools needed to plan effective cooling strategies
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Supporting Green Infrastructure Planning in Cities: Tools, Data Needs, and City Perspectives
31 March 2026, 8:30 EDT
Background Introduction Agenda Presentations Recording The Urban Nature Program, co-led by the World Bank through its Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), with support from the GEF, UNEP, and ICLEI, aims to scale up financing to help cities and sub-national governments implement actionsLatest News & Blogs
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New US$ 5.2 million initiative to advance sustainability solutions for Nairobi
Nairobi, 13 April 2026 – The Government of Kenya, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat have launched a US$5.2 million project to help transform…
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From Silos to Systems for Livable Cities: Embracing nature and biodiversity
Today, more than 162 million people in Indonesia live in cities, more than 10 times the number when the country became independent in 1945. Rapid…
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Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation)
The Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation) is a tool to help catalyze the next generation of investments in cities for climate-smart, greener, more resilient, and inclusive urbanization. It has been developed to assess proposed infrastructure investments for World Bank Group (WGB) support and activate increased city ambition to tackle issues of social, environmental, and economic sustainability. The Framework was developed under the Green and Future Cities (GFC) Project, designed to operationalize Türkiye’s National Development PlanTool
Compendium for City Good Practice Series: How Paris Is Leveraging Nature For Climate Resilience
This report, as part of the Compendium for City Good Practice series, highlights Paris's innovative approach to climate resilience through the strategic integration of nature into urban environments. It offers a comprehensive overview of Paris's strategy on urban nature, showcasing how the city is integrating biodiversity into planning, leveraging green spaces, biodiversity corridors, and sustainable landscaping to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The report serves as a valuable resource for cities worldwide seeking to emulate Paris's successful model ofReport
