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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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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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Nature

Compendium for City Good Practice Series: How Paris Is Leveraging Nature For Climate Resilience

Explore Paris's innovative approach to climate resilience through the strategic integration of nature into urban environments.

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GEF-6 SCIAP China Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot: Summary Reports

China’s GEF-6 SCIAP project institutionalized Transit-Oriented Development across national and city-level systems.

Planning for Transit-Oriented Development in Emerging Cities

The book guides emerging cities in integrating land use and transport planning to create dense, walkable, transit‑oriented communities.

Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Resources and Tools (Portuguese)

This toolkit guides cities in planning and implementing compact, transit‑focused development through adapted resources, practical tools, and integrated urban…

Best Practices and Lessons Learned: Tactical Urbanism to Design Cities for People

Asunción’s car‑centric design strains mobility, and tactical urbanism can improve safety, support pedestrians, and encourage more sustainable transport…

Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Resources and Tools - 2nd Edition

The TOD toolkit guides stakeholders through assessing, enabling, planning, financing, and implementing transit‑oriented development, offering resources and…

TOD City Academy [Resources]

The workshop convened cities and experts to address challenges and develop action plans for financing, designing, and implementing TOD.

TOD Implementation Resources and Tools

TOD concentrates mixed‑use development around transit, integrating land use, design, and infrastructure to create inclusive, resilient, walkable communities…

Projects and Programs Manual to Encourage Cycling in Communities

The manual compiles successful urban mobility practices to guide Brazilian communities in designing cycling projects and strengthening everyday cycling…

[VIDEO] WRI Explains: 6 Road Design Changes That Can Save Lives

WRI Brasil explains six simple road design changes that can significantly improve road safety. These changes put people – not

[VIDEO] Cities are Taking on Electric Buses: How the FSCI Helps Accelerate the Transition

Cities are shifting from diesel to electric buses, supported by the Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative’s work on innovative business models.