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Supporting Climate-Smart Infrastructure Projects – Case Studies
This publication presents six case studies—three international and three from Turkey—showcasing climate-smart infrastructure projects that promote green and resilient urban development. These case studies were selected from an extensive list to support the World Bank’s lending initiatives in Turkish cities, aiming to illustrate effective approaches to sustainable urban infrastructure. The publication outlines the key lessons from these examples, categorizing success factors into ‘Policy and Finance,’ ‘Planning and Design,’ and ‘Processes and Partnerships.’ Each section addresses critical aspects of successful project
Combating Heat in Cities: Operationalizing the Urban Heat Agenda at the World Bank
This report stems from growing concern about the threat of extreme heat in urban settings and its adverse impacts on health. The team made use of the TIP—that is, the targeted, integrated, and prepared—framework, introduced in the recent "Healthy Cities" report (Lee et al. 2023), to help World Bank task teams explore pathways toward urban heat investments. This study gathered city responses and investigated existing World Bank initiatives to gain an understanding of what had already been done and the
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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
