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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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The study of Korea’s economic and social transformation offers a unique window of opportunity to better understand the factors that
Unlocking Value: Alternative Fuels For Egypt’s Cement Industry
The Egyptian cement industry is the world’s 12th largest and a vital economic force supporting the construction and building sector
Waste Resources Management and Utilization Policies of Korea (English and Korean)
The study of Korea’s economic and social transformation offers a unique window of opportunity to better understand the factors that
Accelerating Building Efficiency - Eight Actions for Urban Leaders
Reference Source: WRI, Johnsons Control With buildings responsible for 32 percent of global energy consumption and a quarter of CO2
This case study documents the recovery of the biogas generated in the wastewater treatment process and highlights its importance within
A model for Transit Oriented Development: Curitiba, Brazil
In the mid-1960s, to keep pace with Curitiba’s surge in population, traffic congestion, and uncontrolled urban sprawl, the City shifted
Solutions Gateway Sourcebook: Low Carbon Solutions for Urban Development Challenges
The local government plays a crucial role in defining and harnessing the benefits of urban low emission resilient development pathways
Paris Agreement led onto the beginning of a new era where climate action is accelerated, coordinated and properly financed. It
The third edition of the European Commission's guidance on implementing green public procurement. This version has been updated to reflect
Safe Access Manual: Safe Access to Mass Transit Stations in Indian Cities
The Safe Access Manual offers recommendations to develop safe access to mass transit stations in Indian cities. An investment of
