Knowledge Products
The GPSC hosts a digital library featuring practical tools, reports, and case studies. Explore curated resources across thematic areas, filtering by topic or region to find the insights required to advance urban sustainability.
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
PPIAF Supports Private Sector Participation in the Solid Waste Sector in Ethiopia (Impact Stories)
In 2002, PPIAF supported the government of Ethiopia in the formulation of a strategy for private sector involvement in municipal
Upstream Reduction of Solid Waste Generation: Implications on Dioxin and Furan Emission
Burning of garbage is prevalent in Latin America at poorly managed disposal sites and when it is used as a
PPIAF Supports Private Sector Participation in the Solid Waste Sector in Ethiopia (Impact Stories)
In 2002, PPIAF supported the government of Ethiopia in the formulation of a strategy for private sector involvement in municipal
Municipal Solid Waste Management in Small Towns : An Economic Analysis Conducted in Yunnan, China
Municipal solid waste management continues to be a major challenge for local governments in both urban and rural areas across
Driving energy efficient innovation through procurement - A practical guide for public authorities
This guide provides clear steps for public authorities that want to become “innovation-friendly” – that is achieving the most innovative
Disaster Preparedness for Cultural Heritage
A comprehensive guide on disaster preparedness for cultural heritage was produced by the international center for the study of preservation
Study of Mercury-containing Lamp Waste Management in Sub-Saharan Africa
The overall amount of mercury in the mercury containing lamps (MCL) market in Sub-Saharan Africa is low compared to other
Korea Environmental Policy Bulletin - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
The Korean government introduced its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system in 2000 that strengthened producers responsibility from the production stage
