Cities around the world are accelerating the shift toward integrated, climate-smart, and nature-positive development—and this month’s GPSC newsletter highlights that momentum in action. From the GPSC Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum at COP30 in Rio de Janeiro to new innovations emerging across Africa, Latin America, and Europe and Central Asia, this edition showcases how strong partnerships and practical solutions are helping cities turn ambition into implementation. Explore key program launches, city success stories, new resources, and insights shaping the future of sustainable urban development.
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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



