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.

Featured Resources

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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Knowledge Resources
Explore the GPSC’s constantly growing library of knowledge resources, curated from cities across the world.

Integrating Climate Adaptation: a Toolkit for Urban Planners and Adaptation Practitioners

The toolkit helps cities integrate climate adaptation into urban planning through assessments, case studies, policies, and practical workshop resources.

Assessment of SWM Services and Systems in Nepal - Policy Advisory Note

The report reviews Nepal’s solid waste systems, compiling stakeholder insights to shape findings and recommendations for future improvements.

C40 Action Selection and Prioritisation (ASAP) Tool and resources

The ASAP resources help cities select and prioritise climate actions by comparing benefits, co‑benefits and implementation barriers.

The Value of Using Notation Keys in City Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories: Learning From Absent Data

The note explains how notation keys help complete GHG inventories when emissions data are missing, unclear, or unquantifiable.

Washington, DC – a Living Lab for Sustainability and Innovation

Washington, DC seeks to integrate equity, affordability, cultural inclusion, and climate resilience into planning.

Policy Solution from the Solution Gateway on Efficient Street Lighting Using LED

The policy requires all government and community lighting systems to use energy‑efficient technology, supported by sustainable procurement.

Climate Finance Decision-making Tree

The tool guides local governments through financing options, with case studies to support climate‑related investment choices.

The Value of Using Notation Keys in City Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories: Learning From Absent Data

The text explains why notation keys are essential for complete GHG inventories when emissions data is missing or uncertain.

Successful Local Government Fundraising and Project Pitching

Brasília rapidly raised over USD 450 million for climate projects, highlighting persistent barriers local governments face in accessing early‑stage finance.

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.