The latest edition of the GPSC newsletter highlights new milestones and knowledge emerging from the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities and its partners as cities accelerate the transition toward low-carbon, resilient, and nature-positive development. A key feature is the launch of the Sustainable City Project for the coordinated development of the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region under the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP), advancing integrated solutions in low-carbon transportation, renewable energy, green buildings, and biodiversity conservation.

This issue also showcases practical experiences and insights from cities and partners around the world. Highlights include progress on green-gray infrastructure in Rwanda, wetland restoration in Kigali to strengthen flood resilience and urban livelihoods, and Cape Town’s efforts to build the economic case for nature-based infrastructure. The newsletter also features new knowledge products and webinars on topics such as Earth Observation for climate-informed urban planning, nature-based solutions for coastal resilience, and the next phase of global collaboration as the UrbanShift network transitions into the expanded GEF-8 Sustainable Cities program.