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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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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.

Urban Flood Risk Handbook: Assessing Risk and Identifying Interventions

New roadmap for conducting an urban flood risk assessment in any city in the world.

Integrating Gender and Social Inclusion in Nature-Based Solutions: Guidance Note

The note guides inclusive NBS design, emphasizing gender and social equity to enhance climate, environmental, and development outcomes.

Banking on nature: What the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework means for responsible banks

The briefing explains how the GBF applies to banks, outlining risks, opportunities, and actions to prepare for emerging requirements.

Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate

The report examines how climate shocks compound urban stresses and offers policymakers guidance for greener, resilient, inclusive development strategies.

The Urban Nature Indexes

The UNI helps cities measure ecological performance through science‑based indicators and a web platform that supports transparency, action and reporting.

Stepping Up on Biodiversity: What the Kunming‑Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework means for responsible investors

The report guides investors on managing biodiversity risks, identifying opportunities, and preparing for forthcoming policy and disclosure requirements.

Best Practice in Delivering the 30x30 Target: Protected Areas and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures

The report outlines effective options for achieving the GBF’s 30x30 target and offering practical guidance for conservation implementation.

Calculating Indicators From Global Geospatial Data Sets for Benchmarking and Tracking Change in the Urban Environment

This technical note discusses methods for using these data in combination with locally meaningful jurisdictional boundaries to calculate local measurements

City WORKS: A digital working aid to support the implementation of global agendas in cities and communities

City WORKS is a web-based toolkit that aims to support the implementation of global agendas at the local level. It

Cities, Culture, Creativity: Learning from the Republic of Korea’s Experience

The report highlights Korea’s leadership in cultural and creative industries, offering city case studies and policy insights.