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.
Report
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.Tool
Talanoa and Beyond: Raising Ambition with Cities and Regions
The briefing argues stronger multilevel governance is essential for coordinated climate action and effective NDC implementation across all government tiers.
EO4SD to Support Land Use Planning in Urban Area
EO4SD‑Urban, launched with ESA support, advances Earth Observation use in urban development and mainstreams applications through collaboration with cities.
Urban Sustainability Framework
The Urban Sustainability Framework guides cities in integrated planning, diagnostics, financing and governance to achieve resilient, low‑carbon development.
Using Data for Policy: A manual for C40 Cities (Spanish)
The manual guides C40 cities in using data to develop and implement building‑efficiency policies across PBE and MBE networks.
Using Data for Policy: A manual for C40 Cities
The manual guides C40 cities in using data to develop and implement building‑efficiency policies across PBE and MBE networks.
Consumption Based GHG of C40 Cities
The study measures consumption‑based emissions for 79 cities, providing methodology and insights to guide urban climate strategies.
Smart Management for LED-based Public Lighting: City of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires retrofitted public lighting with LEDs and smart management, cutting energy use, lowering costs, reducing emissions, and improving safety.
Urban Sustainability Framework (1st Edition)
The USF outlines staged sustainability planning and a measurement framework linking governance, finance and urban outcomes across key dimensions.
[VIDEO] Cities are Taking on Electric Buses: How the FSCI Helps Accelerate the Transition
Cities are shifting from diesel to electric buses, supported by the Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative’s work on innovative business models.
