São Paulo

AREA:
1,521.20 km2 (587.34 sq mi)
POPULATION:
11,895,578
Brazil

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As a GEF-8 lighthouse city, São Paulo will pilot deep integration of nature-positive infrastructure, decarbonised urban mobility, and green retrofits across its dense metropolitan fabric, with strong emphasis on financing instruments and cross-municipal coordination.

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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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