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
GPSC Compendium: Achieving Affordable Housing for All
The text highlights global housing gaps and urges action across supply, finance and institutions to deliver affordable urban homes.
GPSC Compendium: Integrated Planning for Sustainable Urban Form
The text stresses that fast‑growing cities need integrated planning to avoid harmful urban forms and ensure long‑term sustainability.
GPSC Compendium: Strategy and Innovation for Bus Reforms in Developing Countries
Bus systems in developing countries need hybrid reforms where public oversight and private operators improve safety, service, and sustainability.
GPSC Compendium: Data-informed Urban Planning
Urban planning uses reliable data and new technologies to understand needs and create coordinated, effective, sustainable city plans.
GPSC Compendium: Small-scale Municipal PPP
Small‑scale PPPs benefit municipalities by meeting local needs and attracting local investors, representing a large share of global PPP project activity.
Future of the Funds: Exploring the Architecture of Multilateral Climate Finance
The report finds major climate funds need stronger coordination, systemic focus, and risk‑taking to distribute limited resources effectively.
Nature-based solutions for sustainable urban development
Tree planting, green roofs, parks, and wetland restoration strengthen urban resilience and deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits.
Rail Plus Property Development in China: the Pilot Case of Shenzhen
The paper examines Shenzhen’s R+P model, showing how coordinated development can fund metro projects despite financing and institutional barriers.
Global Architecture of Climate Finance
The report explains how decades of new climate funds created a complex finance architecture shaping today’s global mitigation and adaptation efforts.
