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The city-industry-climate nexus: Cities as engines of global net-zero transitions in a shifting world

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

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Nature

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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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

Measuring, Reporting, Verification (MRV) of Urban Low Emission Development; ICLEI’s Green Climate Cities Handbook for Local Governments

Paris Agreement led onto the beginning of a new era where climate action is accelerated, coordinated and properly financed. It

Buying Green!

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

West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program - Reducing Marine and Coastal Pollution (Knowledge Sheet 5)

The West African coastline is home to major industries, mining activities, peri-urban and agro-industry, and tourism, as well as urban

Procura+ Manual

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

Cities Safer by Design

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