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By 2050, almost two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, which already consume most of the world’s energy and emit the majority of greenhouse gases. This makes urban areas central to both the causes of climate change and the solutions. The white paper argues that decarbonizing cities is not only environmental policy, but a strategic industrial agenda. It introduces the “city-industry-climate nexus,” where infrastructure, production systems, value chains, and climate action converge. Cities host the industries that supply
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 of
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Strategic Assessment of Solid Waste Management Services and Systems in Nepal : Policy Advisory Note
This report Strategic assessment of solid waste management services and systems in Nepal is prepared by the World Bank Team
C40 Action Selection and Prioritisation (ASAP) Tool and resources
The aim of the C40 Action Selection and Prioritisation (ASAP) resources is to support cities in selecting and prioritising actions
National, regional and local governments around the world are taking steps to tackle climate change. In order to do so
Washington, DC – a Living Lab for Sustainability and Innovation
Washington, DC is a compact city, encompassing just under 70 square miles and nearly 700,000 residents. In the wake of
Washington, DC – a Living Lab for Sustainability and Innovation
Washington, DC is a compact city, encompassing just under 70 square miles and nearly 700,000 residents. In the wake of
Policy Solution from the Solution Gateway on Efficient Street Lighting Using LED
Define a policy outlining the requirement to use energy efficient technology in all governmental operations and in all systems providing
Climate Finance Decision-making Tree
This climate finance decision-making tree guides local and regional governments through a series of questions that help them consider different
National, regional and local governments around the world are taking steps to tackle climate change. In order to do so
IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
This Standard aims to equip users with a robust framework for designing and verifying NbS that yield the outcomes desired
Primer for Cool Cities: Reducing Excessive Urban Heat – With a Focus on Passive Measures
Cities are getting hotter as a result of growing urbanization and global climate change. The negative impacts of temperature increases
