Knowledge Products

The GPSC hosts a digital library featuring practical tools, reports, and case studies. Explore curated resources across thematic areas, filtering by topic or region to find the insights required to advance urban sustainability.

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Climate

Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation)

This tool helps catalyzing the next generation of investments in cities for climate-smart, greener, more resilient, and inclusive urbanization.

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Nature

Compendium for City Good Practice Series: How Paris Is Leveraging Nature For Climate Resilience

Explore Paris's innovative approach to climate resilience through the strategic integration of nature into urban environments.

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Knowledge Resources
Explore the GPSC’s constantly growing library of knowledge resources, curated from cities across the world.

Green Infrastructure Design for Transport Projects: A Road Map to Protecting Asia's Wildlife Biodiversity

This report discusses the impacts of transport projects on wildlife and biodiversity in Asia, and how to address them by

Analyzing the Spatial Patterns of the Elderly's Daily Activities

Aging cities need elder‑oriented environments; traditional planning overlooks diverse needs, requiring data‑driven spatial strategies to support health,…

Guide for the Management of Urban Solid Waste in Institutions (Spanish)

This report guides the actions within these, with the aim of incorporating the concept of management and the best practices

Focused Acceleration: A Strategic Approach to Climate Action in Cities to 2030

This report made in collaboration with the McKinsey Center for Business and Environment analyzes the biggest opportunities for cities to

Her Home - Housing Finance for Women

The study assesses women’s housing finance demand in Colombia, India, and Kenya, recommending tailored lending products and policy reforms.

Municipal Public-Private Partnership Framework

The Municipal PPP Framework helps local governments design and implement PPPs, offering practical modules, templates, and project summaries tailored to…

Health, Safety and Dignity of Sanitation Workers: An Initial Assessment (French and English)

The global sanitation workforce bridges the gap between sanitation infrastructure and the provision of sanitation services. Sanitation workers provide an

São Paulo Statement [Portuguese]

São Paulo Statement on Urban Sustainability: A Call to Integrate Our Responses to Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Social Inequality

São Paulo Statement on Urban Sustainability

The São Paulo Statement commits city leaders to integrated urban action on climate, biodiversity, and inequality, advancing global sustainability goals.