Toronto

AREA:
7,123.64 km2 (2,750.45 sq mi)
POPULATION:
6,711,985
Canada

Toronto serves as a lighthouse city under the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP), sharing its experience in climate action, green infrastructure, and inclusive urban governance with cities worldwide through the GPSC Global Knowledge Platform. Recognized as one of North America’s leaders in low-carbon development, Toronto integrates sustainable mobility, energy-efficient buildings, and circular economy practices into its long-term city planning. The city’s TransformTO Net Zero Strategy outlines an ambitious pathway to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, focusing on equitable access to clean transport, renewable energy, and resilient urban spaces. Through peer exchanges and technical collaboration, Toronto supports SCIP cities in advancing climate-smart urban solutions and scaling integrated, people-centered planning models.

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

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

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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