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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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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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Transforming our cities: a collective path to sustainability

The Sustainable Cities Program supports integrated planning, innovation, and financing to advance resilient, low‑carbon, and nature‑positive development.
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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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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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GPSC Newsletter - March 2024
Spotlighting global innovation and leadership as cities advance integrated, resilient, nature‑positive development through collective climate‑smart action.
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Riding into a greener future: How widespread use of subways could slash CO₂ emissions
World Bank research shows subways sharply cut urban CO₂ emissions and many cities could justify major low‑carbon investments.
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Can geospatial data help bridge the gender employment gap? Yes, it can!
A new framework shows how spatial, social, and legal factors shape women’s energy‑sector opportunities, demanding better data.
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Building green is good business
Construction drives high emissions, but green building technologies and financing can cut impacts, reduce costs, and support sustainable development.
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A breath of fresh air: How active transport can revitalize cities
Active mobility can transform cities, and World Bank programs show walking and cycling deliver major climate, health, and economic benefits.
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Lessons from China: Scaling Transit-Oriented Development across Seven Cities
Explore lessons from China's GEF-6 Sustainable Cities project, which applied TOD across seven cities to support more connected and low-carbon
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What will it take for women to gain equal rights to housing, land, and property?
Women secure land rights through collective action, while legal reforms, joint registration, and stronger governance help overcome ownership barriers.
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GPSC Newsletter - December 2023
Spotlighting global innovation and leadership as cities advance integrated, resilient, nature‑positive development through collective climate‑smart action.
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Urban Nature Program Launched
COP28 launched the Urban Nature Program to help Lighthouse Cities accelerate nature‑positive policies, project preparation, and investment.
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How nature-based urban solutions can help cities to stay cool: the case of Guangzhou
Guangzhou shows how nature‑based cooling—wind corridors, green spaces, water, and traditional design—can cut urban heat sustainably.
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