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By 2050, almost two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, which already consume most of the world’s energy and emit the majority of greenhouse gases. This makes urban areas central to both the causes of climate change and the solutions. The white paper argues that decarbonizing cities is not only environmental policy, but a strategic industrial agenda. It introduces the “city-industry-climate nexus,” where infrastructure, production systems, value chains, and climate action converge. Cities host the industries that supply
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 environments. It offers a comprehensive overview of Paris's strategy on urban nature, showcasing how the city is integrating biodiversity into planning, leveraging green spaces, biodiversity corridors, and sustainable landscaping to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The report serves as a valuable resource for cities worldwide seeking to emulate Paris's successful model ofAll Knowledge resources
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Building Back Stronger: Urban Resilience Through Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Rebuilding cities and towns after protracted conflict is a more common occurrence than many would find acceptable. It is also
Cities have the power to stimulate and harness culture, creativity and innovation for local development. Culture and creativity are invaluable
Climate change is set to exacerbate existing inequalities across regions and negatively impact already-vulnerable populations: the urban poor will be
Such solutions have the potential to integrate natural habitats, processes, and services as part of a coherent and holistic approach
Nature-Based Solutions in Latin America and The Caribbean: Regional Status and Priorities for Growth
This paper discusses how the Latin American and Caribbean region is on the verge of a transition from experimenting with
Urban Green Infrastructure II: Implementing and Monitoring (Spanish)
This publication is part of a series of three papers exploring the different aspects of urban green infrastructure solutions. This
Urban Green Infrastructure I: Challenges, Opportunities and Good Practices (Spanish)
This publication is part of a series of three papers exploring the different aspects of urban green infrastructure solutions. This
Guidance Note. Community Participation in Slum Upgrading
With its focus on community participation, this Note helps to promote participatory slum upgrading in their dialogue with the client
COVID-19 Vaccination and Municipal Waste Management. Technical Brief
There are over twenty serious vaccine preventable diseases with immunization estimated to save 4-5 million deaths annually. Typically, individual vaccination
Urban Nature and Biodiversity for Cities. Policy Brief
One important way for urban leaders to rise to today’s challenges is to bring biodiversity and nature into urban design
