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.
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
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
Development Contributions City of Johannesburg “Diepsloot Node” - Case study
The Diepsloot Node is bounded by an upmarket, gated development and a low-income suburb.
Phu My Hung City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Case Study
In the 1990s, Phu My Hung (PMH) was undeveloped swampland located seven kilometers to the south of downtown Ho Chi
Toronto: Density Bonuses in Exchange for Community Benefits - Case Study
Ontario’s Section 37 allowed municipalities to grant extra development density in exchange for community benefits secured through negotiated agreements.
A Review of Integrated Urban Planning Tools for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next 30 years will critically depend upon urban land use and infrastructure
Understanding the Impact of Earth Observation for Sustainable Urban Development
This evaluation was commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA) to understand the impact of the Earth Observation for Sustainable
Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Insurance: Success, Challenges and Opportunities
There are many opportunities for the greater integration of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and insurance for risk reduction, and many challenges
Learning from Vietnam’s urban upgrading projects
When economic and political reforms were introduced in Vietnam to transition from a centralized economy to a socialist-oriented market economy
The Impact of COVID-19 on Public Space: A Review of the Emerging Questions
Restrictions on the use of public space and social distancing have been key policy measures to reduce the transmission of
