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Supporting Climate-Smart Infrastructure Projects – Case Studies
This publication presents six case studies—three international and three from Turkey—showcasing climate-smart infrastructure projects that promote green and resilient urban development. These case studies were selected from an extensive list to support the World Bank’s lending initiatives in Turkish cities, aiming to illustrate effective approaches to sustainable urban infrastructure. The publication outlines the key lessons from these examples, categorizing success factors into ‘Policy and Finance,’ ‘Planning and Design,’ and ‘Processes and Partnerships.’ Each section addresses critical aspects of successful project
Combating Heat in Cities: Operationalizing the Urban Heat Agenda at the World Bank
This report stems from growing concern about the threat of extreme heat in urban settings and its adverse impacts on health. The team made use of the TIP—that is, the targeted, integrated, and prepared—framework, introduced in the recent "Healthy Cities" report (Lee et al. 2023), to help World Bank task teams explore pathways toward urban heat investments. This study gathered city responses and investigated existing World Bank initiatives to gain an understanding of what had already been done and the
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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
