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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Urban Sustainability Framework
The Urban Sustainability Framework (USF) is a practical tool developed by the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) to help cities plan, finance, and implement integrated sustainability strategies. Designed for policymakers and practitioners, the USF supports cities in moving beyond sector-by-sector planning toward a holistic approach that balances economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion. At its core, the USF helps cities answer three fundamental questions: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? How do we get
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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