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 integrates transport planning, land use, and urban design to create compact, connected, and livable cities.

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Municipal PPP

Municipal Public-Private Partnerships are long-term collaborations between local governments and private entities to deliver infrastructure and public services.

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Gender and Cities

Women and girls face disproportionate climate impacts in cities, making gender equality essential to achieving resilient, inclusive urban development.

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