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.
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
Compendium for City Good Practice Series: How Paris Is Leveraging Nature For Climate Resilience
Explore Paris's innovative approach to climate resilience through the strategic integration of nature into urban environments.Report
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
A Kigali workshop discussed urban sustainability challenges, exchanged experiences, and explored planning, governance, financing, and environmental…
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
EO4SD to Support Land Use Planning in Urban Area
The project “Earth Observation for Sustainable Development-Urban” (EO4SD-Urban) was initiated in May 2016 and is supported by the European Space
Urban Sustainability Framework
The Urban Sustainability Framework (USF) is a practical tool developed by the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) to help
