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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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.

Primer for Cool Cities: Reducing Excessive Urban Heat – With a Focus on Passive Measures

The primer outlines urban cooling solutions and offers practical guidance to help cities reduce heat impacts and protect residents.

Inclusive Community Engagement Playbook

The Playbook guides cities in delivering inclusive community engagement using practical tools and case studies for climate‑action planning.

City-level Assessment and Draft Service Improvement Plan for Solid Waste Management For Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City

The passage describes Nepal’s severe urban waste challenges and highlights successful performance‑linked pilots improving municipal waste management.

COVID-19’s Impact on the Waste Sector

Cities face worsening waste challenges as COVID‑19 impacts services and global municipal waste volumes rise sharply, especially in low‑income countries.

City-level Assessment and Draft Service Improvement Plan for Solid Waste Management For Pokhara Metropolitan City

The passage outlines Nepal’s shift to empowered local governments and plans robust, output‑based improvements for Pokhara’s waste management.

Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery

The guide compiles global street‑design practices for safe mobility and public space during COVID‑19, supporting cities’ response and recovery.

Bonifacio Global City: A Public-Private Joint Venture - Case Study

The Philippines transformed Fort Bonifacio from a decommissioned U.S. base into a mixed‑use district developed through public‑private partnership.

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Case Study

Brooklyn transformed abandoned cargo piers into Brooklyn Bridge Park, a self‑sustaining waterfront destination created through community advocacy and PPP.

The Copenhagen Model: a Publicly Owned, Privately Run Corporation - Case Study

Copenhagen’s City & Port Corporation leveraged land value, zoning, and private collaboration to finance major infrastructure and regeneration.

Development Contributions City of Johannesburg “Diepsloot Node” - Case study

The Diepsloot Node is bounded by an upmarket, gated development and a low-income suburb.