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Integrating Biodiversity, Climate and Land Management: Examples from the GPSC

07 December 2019
10:30
  / 
Madrid, Spain
 
This session focussed on the synergies of integrating biodiversity, climate change and land management into urban planning in cities. During the session, climate, biodiversity and land management experts presented the latest feedback on the role of local and subnational governments emerging from ongoing and recently concluded negotiations.
 
An update on the latest development of the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) was followed by a conversation focusing on the urgency in adopting an integrated approach to urban sustainable planning, and how this could be approached looking at protecting biodiversity and adopting conscious land management policies with strong relevance to delivering Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as well as National Adaptation Plans. Experiences, lessons learned, new and emerging opportunities were shared to help city representatives and key stakeholders to move forward towards integrated urban approaches. 
 
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan

GPSC City Academy on Green Urban Infrastructure and Nature-Cultural Tourism

02 June 2026 - 04 June 2026, 12:08

Background The City Academy Key Themes The Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), led by the World Bank and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), serves as a global knowledge platform that connects cities and partners across disciplines. It provides technical expertise,…

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Introduction to Cool Cities Lab: Assessing Heat Risks and Prioritizing Cooling Solutions

23 April 2026 - 23 April 2026, 11:00 CET

Cities around the world are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, posing serious risks to public health, infrastructure, and overall livability. Yet many local governments still face challenges in accessing the localized data and analytical tools needed to plan effective cooling strategies