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Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation)
The Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation) is a tool to help catalyze the next generation of investments in cities for climate-smart, greener,…Tool
Compendium for City Good Practice Series: How Paris Is Leveraging Nature For Climate Resilience
This report, as part of the Compendium for City Good Practice series, highlights Paris's innovative approach to climate resilience through the strategic integration of nature into urban…Report
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As part of a series of publications to help financial institutions understand the relevance and implications of the Kunming-Montreal Global
Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate
Globally, 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions emanate from cities. At the same time, cities are being hit increasingly by
The IUCN Urban Alliance, a broad coalition of IUCN constituents concerned with the urban dimensions of nature conservation, has unveiled
In the face of unprecedented biodiversity loss, 196 countries adopted in December 2022 the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) providing
This report was first published before the final decision on the Global Biodiversity Framework was made at the CBD meeting
This technical note discusses methods for using these data in combination with locally meaningful jurisdictional boundaries to calculate local measurements
City WORKS is a web-based toolkit that aims to support the implementation of global agendas at the local level. It
Cities, Culture, Creativity: Learning from the Republic of Korea’s Experience
This report describes examples demonstrating the leading role that Korea can play globally and provides practical insights on the importance
The current biodiversity crisis, extinction of experience of nature and rising concern about people's well-being and mental health require us
Piloting Nature-based Solutions for Urban Cooling
Reducing excess urban heat and protecting populations from extreme temperatures is one of the 21st century’s key resilience and sustainability
