Background 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, UNEP, and ICLEI, aims
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The Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) is a global knowledge and partnership platform led by the World Bank and financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It supports cities around the world in their efforts to become more resilient and liveable through integrated planning, climate-smart solutions, and institutional capacity building.
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In the lead-up to COP30, a series of high-level gatherings will take place in Rio de Janeiro from November 3–6, 2025, bringing together mayors and local leaders from around the world. These events
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In a world where all ecosystems are rapidly deteriorating in the face of expanding urban areas and climate change, The French Development Agency (AFD) is working to protect biodiversity in cities and
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MDBs Join Forces to Accelerate Urban Transformation On April 7, 2025, the GPSC hosted a Multilateral Development Banks Engagement Meeting in Paris that brought together multilateral development banks
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The climate crisis is getting worse, with both the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and COP28 in its final agreement emphasizing the urgency of steep greenhouse gas emissions
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Invest in liveable streets: Why and how governments can launch Liveable Streets Investment Programs
03 March - 03 March 2026, 10:00 New York
Introduction Goals Speakers Registration Download the Report Across countries, local governments are expected to deliver safer, healthier, more productive streets—yet funding and delivery systems often remain fragmented. This webinar will introduce the case for national and sub-national governments
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Showcasing how Earth Observation data can help inform nature-relevant decision-making in cities
28 January - 28 January 2026, 8:30 New York
Background 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, UNEP, and ICLEI, aims to scale up financing to help cities and sub-national governments implement actions for nature
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GPSC Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum
27 November - 28 November 2025, 9:00 New York
In the lead-up to COP30, a series of high-level gatherings will take place in Rio de Janeiro from November 3–6, 2025, bringing together mayors and local leaders from around the world. These events will spotlight bold city leadership on climate action, highlight subnational priorities, and mobilizeLatest News & Blogs
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The World Bank and the GEF launch next phase of Sustainable Cities Integrated Program
The World Bank and the GEF expand support to 40 additional cities with targeted grants and co-financing pathways to drive sustainable urban development…
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The City‑Industry‑Climate Nexus: UNIDO white paper on decarbonizing cities
Cities consume most of the world’s energy and generate the majority of greenhouse gas emissions. Yet urban areas - especially in low‑ and middle‑income
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By 2050, almost two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, which already consume most of the world’s energy and emit the majority of greenhouse gases. This makes urban areas central to both the causes of climate change and the solutions. The white paper argues that decarbonizing cities is not only environmental policy, but a strategic industrial agenda. It introduces the “city-industry-climate nexus,” where infrastructure, production systems, value chains, and climate action converge. Cities host the industries that supply
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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
