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
Integrated Programming in the Global Environment Facility: Learning from the GEF-6 IAP Programs
This report summarizes key findings from a learning exercise on the GEF-6 Integrated Approach Pilot (IAP) programs, which were launched
A Catalogue of Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience
Cities worldwide are facing resilience challenges as climate risks interact with urbanization, loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services, poverty, and
Biodiversity and Health in the Urban Environment
Biodiversity underpins urban ecosystem functions that are essential for human health and well-being. Understanding how biodiversity relates to human health
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
Nature-Based Solutions: State of the Art in EU-Funded Projects
This document summarises outcomes from the Commission individual expert reports delivered through its ‘Valorisation of NBS Projects’ initiative. EU research
