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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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Planning

The Making of Sustainable Cities: GEF-6 Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot (SC-IAP) – Insights and Lessons

A decade of lessons from the GEF-6 Sustainable Cities Program and its impact on future urban development.

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

Pancakes to Pyramids: City Form to Promote Sustainable Growth

The report explains how cities shift from sprawling “pancakes” to dense “pyramids” to improve growth and reduce emissions.

Bridging the Gap in Solid Waste Management: Governance Requirements for Results

The paper offers practical guidance to help authorities strengthen solid waste governance despite fiscal constraints and limited capacities.

Cities Can: Accelerating Progress Toward the SDGs Through City-led Initiatives

The report examines city‑led initiatives, highlighting challenges, success factors, and innovative programs that demonstrate the value of urban leadership.

Kyoto A Creative City : Leveraging Creativity for City Competitiveness and Inclusive Urban Transformation

A Kyoto‑focused report distills lessons on creative cities, showing how planners and creative communities can drive urban transformation.

Cities, Culture, Creativity: Leveraging Culture and Creativity for Sustainable Urban Development and Inclusive Growth

Culture and creativity strengthen urban competitiveness and inclusion; and can be used to support regeneration, cohesion, and resilience.

Biodiversity and Health in the Urban Environment

Biodiversity strongly influences human health, and understanding causal pathways can guide nature‑based public health solutions and policy integration.

Market Study for the Philippines: Plastics Circularity Opportunities and Barriers

Mismanaged plastic waste harms economies and oceans, prompting Philippine plans to improve recycling, circularity, and private‑sector investment.

Market Study for Malaysia: Plastics Circularity Opportunities and Barriers

Plastics are integral to Malaysia’s economy, but waste poses risks, prompting this study’s assessment of the national plastics value chain.

Municipal PPP Framework: Project Summaries part 2

The report presents national and subnational PPP case studies, highlighting frameworks, institutions, and processes that support successful delivery.

Municipal PPP Framework: Project Summaries part 1

The report compiles city‑level PPP case studies, highlighting design, financing, risk, and advisory lessons to guide infrastructure delivery.