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

Using Data for Policy: A manual for C40 Cities

The manual guides C40 cities in using data to develop and implement building‑efficiency policies across PBE and MBE networks.

Consumption Based GHG of C40 Cities

The study measures consumption‑based emissions for 79 cities, providing methodology and insights to guide urban climate strategies.

Transport Emission Mapping, Monitoring and Capacity Building in 5 Selected African Cities

A pilot in five African cities built capacity to monitor emissions, producing tools and recommendations to scale low‑emission urban transport.

GPSC Compendium: Data-informed Urban Planning

Urban planning uses reliable data and new technologies to understand needs and create coordinated, effective, sustainable city plans.

Measuring, Reporting, Verification (MRV) of Urban Low Emission Development; ICLEI’s Green Climate Cities Handbook for Local Governments

The handbook guides local governments in coordinating climate action and MRV processes, strengthening integration across all levels of governance.