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
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
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 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
Cities are shifting from diesel to electric buses, supported by the Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative’s work on innovative business models.
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
Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Roadmap for Reform for Policy Makers
The roadmap draws lessons from multiple countries, outlining key building blocks and sequencing to guide incremental municipal solid waste reforms.




