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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 of
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Project Summaries - Part 2
PPP Project Summaries - Part 1
Women, Business and the Law 2021
Women, Business and the Law 2021 is the seventh in a series of annual studies measuring the laws and regulations
Market Study for Thailand: Plastics Circularity Opportunities and Barriers
Plastics are an integral and important part of the global and Thai economies. Since the 1950s the use of plastic
Inclusive Resilience : Inclusion Matters for Resilience in South Asia
South Asia is one of the region’s most vulnerable to the impacts of natural hazards, particularly climate-induced extremes. The frequency
Influence of COVID-19 on China’s Urban Planning and Design Regulations
Cities globally have been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This has sparked a discussion about how cities are designed
Health-Oriented Micro-Generation in Shanghai
The pursuit of health and wellbeing is crucial for human society, and has been listed as one of the UN’s
Participatory Community Regeneration Powered by Disruptive Technologies
The pursuit of sustainable cities and communities is crucial for human society. Sustainable cities and communities have been listed as
Best Practices and Lessons Learned on the Pathways to Sustainability: Urban Park Rangers
The importance of conservation units in urban areas lies in the fact that they are mitigating elements of environmental impact
