Madrid

AREA:
605.77 km2 (233.89 sq mi)
POPULATION:
3,477,497
Spain

Madrid contributes to the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) through knowledge sharing on urban nature and climate adaptation. The city showcased its experience during the GPSC Webinar Series: Bringing Nature to Cities, highlighting the transformative Madrid Río project—a major river restoration initiative that replaced highway infrastructure with a continuous green corridor along the Manzanares River. By reintroducing natural flows, expanding public space, and creating extensive tree canopy and biodiversity habitats, Madrid Río has become a flagship example of how nature-based solutions can cool cities, improve mobility, and enhance urban livability. Madrid’s leadership provides valuable insights for GEF SCIP cities seeking to integrate river restoration and green infrastructure into metropolitan planning.

Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

What is TOD? Why TOD Matters From Concept to Practice Making TOD Work Explore Resources Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is an integrated approach to urban planning that aligns transport, land use

Municipal PPP

What is Municipal PPP? Why Municipal PPP Matters Understanding the Context The PPP Project Cycle Municipal PPP Framework Municipal Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are long-term collaborations

Gender and Cities

Why Gender Matters Our Approach What We Do Explore Our Resources Featured Resources Gender equality is essential to achieving sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities. Climate change
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