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.

Water, Security and Conflict

This paper reviews global water‑security threats, links them to conflict and migration, and outlines approaches for reducing water‑related risks.

Projects and Programs Manual to Encourage Cycling in Communities

The manual compiles successful urban mobility practices to guide Brazilian communities in designing cycling projects and strengthening cycling culture.

Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative

The initiative links cities and investors, providing knowledge, assistance, and tools to scale financing for sustainable urban infrastructure.

Financial Returns from Restoration

Restoring degraded land yields major economic benefits; growing investor interest reflects strong financial potential in the emerging restoration economy.

Municipality-led Circular Economy Case Studies

The report highlights emerging municipal approaches for circular economies, mapping where cities can embed circular principles across systems.

Data speak louder than words

The report shows how city‑generated adaptation data strengthens planning, support, and diplomacy for more ambitious multilevel climate action.

[VIDEO] WRI Explains: 6 Road Design Changes That Can Save Lives

WRI Brasil outlines six people‑focused road design changes that slow vehicles, improve crossings, enhance safety, and support greener cities.

From Planning to Action: Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation Into Development

The paper outlines key factors that accelerate climate‑adaptation mainstreaming, helping turn policy commitments into real implementation.

What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050

The report projects rising global waste and details data, costs, regulations, and systems shaping future solid‑waste management.

Decision Maker’s Guides for Solid Waste Management Technologies

The guides help mayors assess solid waste technologies by outlining functions, costs, examples, and key questions for vendors.