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
Guide for the Management of Urban Solid Waste in Institutions (Spanish)
This report guides the actions within these, with the aim of incorporating the concept of management and the best practices
Focused Acceleration: A Strategic Approach to Climate Action in Cities to 2030
This report made in collaboration with the McKinsey Center for Business and Environment analyzes the biggest opportunities for cities to
Her Home - Housing Finance for Women
IFC conducted a market study of housing finance for women in three countries where cultural, institutional, and policy barriers to
Municipal Public-Private Partnership Framework
The Municipal PPP Framework is a tool developed specifically for local governments to help them understand and implement PPPs, keeping
Health, Safety and Dignity of Sanitation Workers: An Initial Assessment (French and English)
The global sanitation workforce bridges the gap between sanitation infrastructure and the provision of sanitation services. Sanitation workers provide an
São Paulo Statement [Portuguese]
São Paulo Statement on Urban Sustainability: A Call to Integrate Our Responses to Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Social Inequality
São Paulo Statement on Urban Sustainability [English]
The São Paulo Statement on Urban Sustainability was endorsed by more than 26 mayors and city leaders during the GPSC
Madrid360 Carbon Neutrality Roadmap by 2050
The Madrid 360 Environmental Sustainability Strategy, presented in September 2019, already pointed out in its introduction that “the compelling need
Climate Action Planning City Academy [Resources]
The City Academy was co-organized by the GPSC Resource Team, the consortium made up of C40, ICLEI and WRI. This




