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 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.Tool
Integrating Climate Adaptation: a Toolkit for Urban Planners and Adaptation Practitioners
The toolkit helps cities integrate climate adaptation into urban planning through assessments, case studies, policies, and practical workshop resources.
Successful Local Government Fundraising and Project Pitching
Brasília rapidly raised over USD 450 million for climate projects, highlighting persistent barriers local governments face in accessing early‑stage finance.
Washington, DC – a Living Lab for Sustainability and Innovation
Washington, DC seeks to integrate equity, affordability, cultural inclusion, and climate resilience into planning.
Primer for Cool Cities: Reducing Excessive Urban Heat – With a Focus on Passive Measures
The primer outlines urban cooling solutions and offers practical guidance to help cities reduce heat impacts and protect residents.
A Review of Integrated Urban Planning Tools for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
The report reviews how four integrated urban‑planning levers can model and maximize cities’ greenhouse‑gas mitigation potential.
Urban Land and Housing Market Assessment: A Toolkit
The toolkit guides city practitioners in diagnosing housing and land market constraints to prioritise practical, supply‑focused policy interventions.
Municipal Public-Private Partnership Framework
The Municipal PPP Framework helps local governments design and implement PPPs, offering templates and project summaries tailored to municipal needs.
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.
