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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
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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 ofReport
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The study “Operationalizing the Urban NEXUS” is founded on pioneering experiences from cities all over the world that have recognized
Success stories in socially responsible public procurement
The report contains a series of success stories on how public authorities have put socially responsible procurement into practice and
Over the past decade and especially in the past five years, industrialized governments and development finance institutions have launched a
Inclusion Matters : The Foundation for Shared Prosperity
Today, the world is at a conjuncture where issues of exclusion and inclusion are assuming new significance for both developed
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
