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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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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
Since 2000 the municipal waste management sector in BiH is under reform driven by the policy framework of the European
Using Data for Policy: A manual for C40 Cities (Spanish)
This manual provides guidance and best practices on how to use data for developing and implementing policy on building energy
Using Data for Policy: A manual for C40 Cities (English)
This manual provides guidance and best practices on how to use data for developing and implementing policy on building energy
Consumption Based GHG of C40 Cities
This report presents the methodology and results of a study investigating the consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from 79 cities
Smart Management for LED-based Public Lighting: City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Local governments can lead on climate action through municipal service areas such as public lighting. Smart and connected public lighting
Urban Sustainability Framework (1st Edition)
The Urban Sustainability Framework (USF) is structured in two parts, along with annexes that explore the good practices of specific
[VIDEO] Cities are Taking on Electric Buses: How the FSCI Helps Accelerate the Transition
Each day, a quarter million people around the world rely on diesel-fueled buses to reach their destinations. For decades, these
Global Review of Finance For Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
This paper is a background review that builds on a growing body of research that highlights both the importance of
Summary of good practice of successful project preparation facilities
Significant infrastructure investments are needed for the world to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Paris Agreement targets. However
