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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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Climate

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

Nature

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

Knowledge Resources
Explore the GPSC’s constantly growing library of knowledge resources, curated from cities across the world.

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

Data speak louder than words

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

Strengthening Nationally Determined Contributions to Catalyze Actions That Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

Early and ambitious action to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) is essential to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Disaster Recovery

This Guidance Note aims to provide action-oriented guidance to local and national government officials and key decision makers who face