Initiatives

The GPSC and its partners promote initiatives that unite multilateral organizations, financial institutions, and the private sector to advance sustainable urban development. By coordinating World Bank and partner efforts, these initiatives foster integrated and high-impact approaches to urban transformation.

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Urban Nature Program

About the Program The Urban Nature Network What We Do Lighthouse Cities Resources The Urban Nature Program advances a global call to action for Nature-Positive Development in cities and regions

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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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Cities4Biodiversity

About C4B C4B aims to develop and support a network of cities to incorporate green and climate solutions into planning and specific project design and implementation and forge political ambitions and

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Urban Nature Program

About the Program The Urban Nature Network What We Do Lighthouse Cities Resources The Urban Nature Program advances a global call to action for Nature-Positive Development in cities and regions

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