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.

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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.

Tool

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.

Report

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 on Integrating Climate Adaptation is aimed at both urban planning and climate adaptation specialists working for cities. This

Assessment of SWM 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

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

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

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

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

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

National, regional and local governments around the world are taking steps to tackle climate change. In order to do so

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.