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)
The Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation) is a tool to help catalyze the next generation of investments in cities for climate-smart, greener,…Tool
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…Report
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
In the early 1980s, the Province of Ontario (Canada), sought to improve the quality of life in communities where development
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
COVID-19: Safeguarding lives and livelihoods - A checklist guide for local governments
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting communities and cities around the world. This guide provides a framework for adaptation by local
