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Featuring voices from cities, experts, and partners, these stories of innovation and impact are drawn from across the GPSC’s global network. News and blogs showcase progress, lessons, and thought leadership on sustainable urban development.

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Cities can create jobs, go green, and become more affordable — at the same time

Discover how cities can create jobs, accelerate the green transition, and become more affordable through integrated urban development.
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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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The Wetland Advantage: Nature-Based Solutions Power Rwanda’s Urban Future

Kigali is restoring urban wetlands to reduce flooding, improve biodiversity, support jobs and tourism, and strengthen long-term city resilience.
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Bank of Chengdu Issues US$448 Million Green Bond with World Bank Group Support under GEF-7 Sustainable Cities Program

A milestone for the World Bank-led GEF-7 Sustainable Cities Program, demonstrating how World Bank Group collaboration can mobilize finance for urban biodiversity
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Mongolia Launches GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Project to Advance Green and Inclusive Urban Development

The initiative supports integrated planning, nature-based solutions, and innovative urban finance to build greener, more resilient cities in Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan, and Erdenet.
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Nature isn't the alternative to modern technology. It is technology
Discover why nature may be the most powerful technology we have for creating jobs, resilience, and sustainable growth.
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Cities Advance Green Urban Infrastructure and Urban Nature Tourism at GPSC City Academy in Samarkand
The Academy brought together participants from over 20 countries to develop city action plans and advance nature-positive urban development.
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Opportunity for Cities: Apply to the Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI)
This Initiative is a global program designed to help cities accelerate the delivery of safe, connected, and high-quality cycling infrastructure.
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Ningbo Launches Biodiversity Index and Advances Urban Conservation Efforts
Supported by the World Bank and GEF-7, Ningbo advances urban biodiversity through planning, monitoring, and its first Biodiversity Index.
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Corridors Move Goods. Cities Create Jobs
The future of Africa’s growth will depend not only on infrastructure, but on the cities that grow around it.
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Paris Takes the Lead as First City Host of the GPSC Urban Nature Network
Discover how Paris is advancing urban nature, climate resilience, and greener neighborhoods as host of the Urban Nature Network.
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World Bank Outcome Bond Helps Support Ecosystem Restoration in South Africa
A World Bank outcome bond mobilizes private capital for large‑scale plant restoration, supporting carbon removal, biodiversity and jobs.
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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 Ecosystems to Employment: How Investing in Nature is a Job Creator
As countries seek to create jobs at scale, investing in nature can help unlock new economic opportunities while strengthening resilience.
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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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