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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 West African coastline is home to major industries, mining activities, peri-urban and agro-industry, and tourism, as well as urban
This fully updated and revised edition of the Procura+ Manual aims to position sustainable procurement in the current economic, political
Violence Against Women and Girls: Transport Sector Brief
Transport infrastructure and services development has historically been largely gender-blind, in other words, it has not taken gender roles and
A global reference guide to help cities save lives from traffic fatalities through improved street design and smart urban development.
Output-Based Aid for Solid Waste Management Nepal and the West Bank - OBA Approaches
With rapid urbanization, population growth, and new economic activity, municipal solid waste is increasing at alarming rates, and is expected
IFC Municipal Solid Waste Management: Opportunities for Ukraine. Summary of Key Findings
11–13 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) is generated every year in Ukraine. A per capita annual volume constitutes
Violence Against Women and Girls: Disaster Risk Management Brief
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) has negative impacts on their physical and mental health. Health care settings provide a
This study looks at six initiatives around the world that aspire to facilitate city-business collaboration with holistic, multi-stakeholder approaches from
Expanding Women's Access to Land and Housing in Urban Areas
Evidence is mounting that secure property rights have positive effects for poor people in general and women in particular. The
Inclusive Heritage-Based City Development Program in India
This report summarizes the motivation, objectives, methodology, results and lessons learned from the design and implementation of the Demonstration Program
