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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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Thematic Reports for the GEF Sustainable Cities Program

A synthesis of four thematic reports exploring integration, financing, financial archetypes, and just transition to help cities scale nature-based solutions…

Trading Towards Sustainability: The Role of Trade Policies in Indonesia’s Green Transformation

The report analyzes how trade and policy reforms in environmental goods and plastic substitutes can support Indonesia’s green transition.

Nature as Infrastructure

The note argues nature is essential infrastructure and warns its degradation poses an existential risk requiring urgent reversal.

Financing Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation at Scale: Learning from Specialised Investment Managers and Nature Funds

The report reviews global nature‑finance trends, identifying barriers and opportunities to scale investment in NbS for climate adaptation and resilience.

State of Finance for Nature 2022

The series tracks global finance for nature‑based solutions, assessing alignment with targets for climate, biodiversity, and land restoration.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Municipal Finance

This report assesses the impact of the pandemic on local governments’ financial situations through cross-country analysis and comparison.

Municipal PPP Framework: Project Summaries part 2

The report presents national and subnational PPP case studies, highlighting frameworks, institutions, and processes that support successful delivery.

Municipal PPP Framework: Project Summaries part 1

The report compiles city‑level PPP case studies, highlighting design, financing, risk, and advisory lessons to guide infrastructure delivery.

Best Practices and Lessons Learned on the Pathways to Sustainability: Land-Value Capture Mechanism

The project designed a land‑value capture mechanism for Asunción’s metropolitan area, developed collaboratively with government, developers, and community.

Public-Private Partnerships for Investment and Delivery of Affordable Housing in Emerging Market Economies

Public housing roles shifted from builder to enabler, yet shortages persist, prompting governments to partner with markets to expand affordable housing.