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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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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
