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By 2050, almost two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, which already consume most of the world’s energy and emit the majority of greenhouse gases. This makes urban areas central to both the causes of climate change and the solutions. The white paper argues that decarbonizing cities is not only environmental policy, but a strategic industrial agenda. It introduces the “city-industry-climate nexus,” where infrastructure, production systems, value chains, and climate action converge. Cities host the industries that supply
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 environments. It offers a comprehensive overview of Paris's strategy on urban nature, showcasing how the city is integrating biodiversity into planning, leveraging green spaces, biodiversity corridors, and sustainable landscaping to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The report serves as a valuable resource for cities worldwide seeking to emulate Paris's successful model of
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Financial Returns from Restoration
The annual economic benefits of restoring degraded and deforested land globally are an estimated $84 billion. As the economy surrounding
Municipality-led Circular Economy Case Studies
This reports provides examples of many different and novel approaches that municipalities are beginning to take to move to a
The aggregated data by and for cities provides a strong justification for diplomacy around adaptation at key events, such as
[VIDEO] WRI Explains: 6 Road Design Changes That Can Save Lives
WRI Brasil explains six simple road design changes that can significantly improve road safety. These changes put people – not
From Planning to Action: Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation Into Development
As extreme weather events become more frequent and stronger, it is critical that policymakers and development practitioners incorporate climate change
What a Waste 2.0 : A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050
By 2050, the world is expected to generate 3.40 billion tons of waste annually, increasing drastically from today’s 2.01 billion
Decision Maker’s Guides for Solid Waste Management Technologies
The Decision Maker’s Guides for Solid Waste Management Technologies were created to help mayors and decision makers understand the various
Culture in City Reconstruction and Recovery
As urban growth and development continue at a breathtaking pace across the world, cities are increasingly bearing the brunt of
Climate Opportunity: More Jobs, Better Health, Livable Cities
Climate policies on building retrofits, bus networks and district energy and cooling can generate millions of jobs, save households billions
Early and ambitious action to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) is essential to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement
