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Turning urban sustainability into action
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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Explore how Earth Observation tools can support green infrastructure and urban nature decision-making, while addressing cities’ data needs and implementation challenges.
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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.
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Indonesian cities are integrating climate resilience, biodiversity, and infrastructure planning to support more livable and sustainable urban development.
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan
GPSC City Academy on Green Urban Infrastructure and Nature-Cultural Tourism
01 June 2026, 12:08
City representatives, technical experts, and partner institutions will come together in Samarkand for a hands-on exchange on green urban infrastructure planning, financing, and implementation.
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Introduction to Cool Cities Lab: Assessing Heat Risks and Prioritizing Cooling Solutions
23 April 2026, 11:00 CET
Learn how data-driven tools can help cities assess hyperlocal heat risks, identify effective cooling interventions, and support climate-resilient urban planning and investment decisions.
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Supporting Green Infrastructure Planning in Cities: Tools, Data Needs, and City Perspectives
31 March 2026, 8:30 EDT
Explore how Earth Observation tools can support green infrastructure and urban nature decision-making, while addressing cities’ data needs and implementation challenges.Latest News & Blogs
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New US$ 5.2 million initiative to advance sustainability solutions for Nairobi
Learn how Nairobi is advancing low-carbon, climate-resilient, and nature-positive urban development through integrated neighborhood planning.
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From Silos to Systems for Livable Cities: Embracing nature and biodiversity
Indonesian cities are integrating climate resilience, biodiversity, and infrastructure planning to support more livable and sustainable urban development.
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Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation)
This tool helps catalyzing the next generation of investments in cities for climate-smart, greener, more resilient, and inclusive urbanization.Tool
Compendium for City Good Practice Series: How Paris Is Leveraging Nature For Climate Resilience
Explore Paris's innovative approach to climate resilience through the strategic integration of nature into urban environments.Report
