Istanbul

AREA:
2,576.85 km2 (994.93 sq mi)
POPULATION:
15,701,602
Türkiye

Istanbul participates as a lighthouse city under the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP), sharing its extensive experience in sustainable mobility, climate adaptation, and urban resilience. As one of the world’s largest metropolitan regions, Istanbul faces complex challenges related to density, resource use, and climate impacts. The city is implementing the Istanbul Climate Vision 2050 and the Green City Action Plan to promote low-carbon transport, improve waste management, and enhance energy efficiency. Through nature-based solutions and integrated urban planning, Istanbul works to reduce flood risk, strengthen ecosystem services, and improve air quality. By engaging through the GPSC Global Knowledge Platform, Istanbul supports peer cities in advancing sustainable urban transformation and climate-resilient growth.

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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

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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

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Gender and Cities

The World Bank Group takes as its starting point that no country, community, or economy can achieve its potential or meet the challenges of the 21st century without the full and equal participation of

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