Curitiba

AREA:
435,036 km² (167869 sq mi)
POPULATION:
1,773,718
Brazil

Curitiba, internationally recognized for its pioneering approach to urban planning and sustainable mobility, is an active member of the Urban Nature Network and a participant in the GPSC Cities4Biodiversity (C4B) initiative. As one of Brazil’s most innovative cities in integrating nature into urban design, Curitiba has long championed the use of green corridors, parks, and floodplain management to enhance resilience and biodiversity. Through its participation in the C4B Deep-Dive held in Paris, the city shared experiences on urban nature restoration, ecosystem services, and community engagement. Curitiba continues to demonstrate how nature-based planning and inclusive governance can create healthier, more adaptive, and climate-resilient urban environments across Latin America.

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Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development Public transportation is often a city’s best strategy to curb congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But rapidly expanding populations and insufficient financing

Municipal PPP

Well-designed and well-managed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can deliver high-quality and cost-efficient infrastructure, helping municipalities address critical infrastructure needs in the face

Gender and Cities

Why Gender Matters Our Approach What We Do Explore Our Resources Featured Resources Gender equality is essential to achieving sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities. Climate change

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