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.
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, more resilient, and inclusive urbanization. It has been developed to assess proposed infrastructure investments for World Bank Group (WGB) support and activate increased city ambition to tackle issues of social, environmental, and economic sustainability. The Framework was developed under the Green and Future Cities (GFC) Project, designed to operationalize Türkiye’s National Development PlanTool
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 ofReport
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
