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.
Report
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
Biodiversity and Health in the Urban Environment
Biodiversity strongly influences human health, and understanding causal pathways can guide nature‑based public health solutions and policy integration.
Best Practices and Lessons Learned on the Pathways to Sustainability: Urban Park Rangers
Urban conservation areas reduce environmental impacts, and training park rangers helps cities place nature at the center of urban life.
Nature-Based Solutions: State of the Art in EU-Funded Projects
The report synthesizes evidence from EU NbS projects, highlighting impacts, cost‑effectiveness, policy links, recommendations, and remaining knowledge gaps.
Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services: An EU ecosystem assessment
The report assesses EU ecosystems, analysing pressures, conditions, trends, and progress toward biodiversity targets to inform future restoration policy.
IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
The Standard guides users in designing adaptable, effective NbS without rigid thresholds, supporting continuous learning and improved outcomes.
Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Insurance: Success, Challenges and Opportunities
The passage highlights opportunities and challenges in integrating insurance with EbA, aiming to boost resilience for people and nature.
Madrid360 Carbon Neutrality Roadmap by 2050
Madrid’s 360 Strategy responds to EU climate goals by adopting a more ambitious roadmap that positions the city at the forefront of mitigation.
