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
Healthy Cities: Revisiting the Role of Cities in Promoting Health
The Healthy Cities Report aims to provide policymakers and development practitioners with an action-oriented framework for achieving healthy cities. Informed…
A Playbook for Nature-positive Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss. For example, 95% of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is
Unlocking Blue Carbon Development: Investment Readiness Framework for Governments
The purpose of this paper is to provide a practical framework to guide governments in catalyzing and scaling up public
Nature-based Solutions to Build Climate Resilience in Informal Areas
This strategy paper draws from existing research and practical project experience applying nature-based solutions (NBS) for adaptation and building climate
Behavior Change in Solid Waste Management - A Compendium of Cases
Today the world faces unprecedented challenges in waste management while the state of the municipal waste management sector globally is
30x30 A Guide to Inclusive, Equitable and Effective Implementation of Target 3
This guide is about how to plan and implement the new global target for effectively and equitably conserving at least
Nature-Based Solutions for Cities
We are living in the urban century, one where urbanization is driving multiple global environmental changes that in turn place
Urban Flood Risk Handbook: Assessing Risk and Identifying Interventions
This Urban Flood Risk Handbook: Assessing Risk and Identifying Interventions is a roadmap for conducting an urban flood risk assessment
Integrating Gender and Social Inclusion in Nature-Based Solutions: Guidance Note
Nature-based solutions (NBS) have gained traction in recent years because of their potential to promote sustainable development and reduce disaster
