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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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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
The guidebook takes a new approach to environmental governance by focusing on identifying the social capital of actors within the
Urban transitions insights from industrial legacy cities
The Urban Transitions Alliance initiative supports industrial legacy cities from across the globe to identify common challenges, share knowledge and
Africa regional consultation workshop on sustainable cities
This document summarizes the content discussed during the Africa Regional Consultation Workshop on Sustainable Cities in Kigali, Rwanda. This peer
Ending Tropical Deforestation: REDD+: Lessons from National and Subnational Implementation
REDD+—which stands for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and
Climate Action Planning Framework (French)
A climate action plan is a strategic document (or series of plans and documents) that demonstrates how a city will
Climate Action Planning Framework (Portuguese)
A climate action plan is a strategic document (or series of plans and documents) that demonstrates how a city will
Climate Action Planning Framework (English)
A climate action plan is a strategic document (or series of plans and documents) that demonstrates how a city will
Water Infrastructure Criteria under the Climate Bonds Standard
Healthy ecosystems like forests, wetlands, and farms are nature's water infrastructure. They are essential for buffering against floods and the
Talanoa and Beyond: Raising Ambition with Cities and Regions
Each tier of government, including the national, regional and local levels, has a unique and potentially complementary role to play
