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
Africa regional consultation workshop on sustainable cities
This document summarizes the content discussed during the Africa Regional Consultation Workshop on Sustainable Cities in Kigali, Rwanda. This peer
Urban Sustainability Framework (1st Edition) (Spanish)
The Urban Sustainability Framework (USF) is structured in two parts, along with annexes that explore the good practices of specific
Urban Sustainability Framework (1st Edition) (Chinese)
The Urban Sustainability Framework (USF) is structured in two parts, along with annexes that explore the good practices of specific
Urban Sustainability Framework (1st Edition) (French)
The Urban Sustainability Framework (USF) is structured in two parts, along with annexes that explore the good practices of specific
GPSC Compendium: Small-scale Municipal PPP
Small-scale public-private partnerships (PPPs) offer a number of benefits, especially where projects are developed by municipalities: they are close to
GPSC Compendium: Data-informed Urban Planning
Urban planning is a powerful tool that can be harnessed to meet an area's economic, social, cultural and environmental needs
GPSC Compendium: Strategy and Innovation for Bus Reforms in Developing Countries
In developing countries, buses are the backbone of public transit, and the poor depend on them to access employment and
