Montreal

AREA:
365,13 km² (141 sq mi)
POPULATION:
1,987,266
Canada

Montréal is an active member of the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) Urban Nature Network and serves as a lighthouse city for the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP). Internationally recognized for its leadership in biodiversity and green infrastructure, Montréal integrates nature-based planning, ecological connectivity, and community engagement into its urban policies. The city’s Biodiversity Corridor initiative and Climate Plan 2030 exemplify how local governments can align urban growth with ecosystem protection and decarbonization. Through its participation in GPSC regional academies and knowledge exchanges, Montréal shares technical expertise on urban biodiversity, resilience, and inclusive governance, inspiring cities worldwide to embed nature at the core of urban sustainability.

Recent Initiatives

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

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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