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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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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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The inception workshop launched a GEF‑8 initiative in the BTH region, uniting ministries and cities to advance integrated low‑carbon development.
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As UrbanShift concludes, the next GEF Sustainable Cities Impact Program phase will build on momentum to advance resilient, sustainable cities.
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Recognizing resilient tourism’s importance, the World Bank’s Tokyo Development Learning Center hosted a 2025 on how cities support tourism.
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Kigali is restoring urban wetlands to reduce flooding, improve biodiversity, support jobs and tourism, and strengthen long-term city resilience.
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The City of Cape Town is investing in nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to restore its degraded rivers and wetlands.
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World Bank and GEF expand support to 40 cities with targeted grants and co-financing pathways to drive sustainable urban development.
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This white paper argues cities drive net‑zero transitions by integrating industrial transformation and climate action.
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Showcasing rising global efforts toward climate‑smart, nature‑positive urban development through partnerships, innovation, and city‑driven action.
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Serbian leaders learned Vienna’s people‑centred, nature‑based urban design approaches to enhance livability, resilience, and sustainable development.
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Dar es Salaam demonstrates how nature‑based planning can reduce flooding and heat, boosting resilience and inspiring greener urban development.
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