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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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Successful Local Government Fundraising and Project Pitching
While most local governments struggle to access funds for their low-emission and climate resilient projects, within just one year Brasília
The partnership between the World Bank and Italian Development Cooperation was established around the role of culture in sustainable development
Waste in Russia: Garbage or valuable resource? (Russian)
The report is to demonstrate the potential of the waste-recycling sector and offer recommendations for how it can improve. The
The social issues involved in solid waste management (SWM) projects are oftentimes complex and city specific; solutions require a solid
Violent Conflict and Gender Inequality: an Overview
Violent conflict, a pervasive feature of the recent global landscape, has lasting impacts on human capital, and these impacts are
With rapid urbanization, cities featuring valuable historic cores and heritage assets struggle to modernize without completely losing their uniqueness. The
Although World Bank projects in the cultural heritage field are subject to the usual assessments that are applied to any
Municipal Solid Waste Management: Opportunities for Russia - Summary of Key Findings
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management system is one of the key components of a country's overall environmental and resource efficiency
Handbook on Scaling Up Solid and Liquid Waste Management in Rural Areas
Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) launched by Government of India has been the cornerstone of a decentralized, incentive based approach to
The rich cultural heritage of China is an essential touchstone of its collective identity. The country's archaeological sites, historic architecture
