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Promoting sustainable urbanization that contributes to global environmental goals: Learning from the GEF’s Sustainable Cities Program

A Paris workshop reviewed lessons from GEF Sustainable Cities programs and explored integrated urban solutions for global environmental challenges.

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GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program Webinar Series: Embedding GPSC Activities in Country Projects

The webinar supports GEF‑8 cities with guidance, updates, and collaboration to strengthen project design and align with GPSC priorities.

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GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program Webinar Series: Results Framework

A GPSC webinar introduced GEF‑8 cities to results‑measurement indicators, helping them track progress and strengthen child‑project design.

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C4B First Deep-Dive Learning

The deep‑dive enabled C4B cities to strengthen capacity through peer learning on integrating ecology and green infrastructure into planning.

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The UrbanShift City Academy: Online Courses

UrbanShift’s City Academy provides eight expert, self‑paced courses helping practitioners plan low‑carbon, resilient, inclusive cities worldwide.

News & Blogs

GPSC Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum

High‑level COP30 events unite global city leaders to advance climate action, launch GEF‑8 SCIP, and promote resilient, nature‑positive urban development.

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C4B 1st Deep-Dive Learning: Greening Cities - Summary Report

The report shares insights from Cities4Biodiversity’s Green Cities Deep‑Dive, highlighting policies and recommendations for expanding urban nature.

Knowledge Product

Data speak louder than words

The report shows how city‑generated adaptation data strengthens planning, support, and diplomacy for more ambitious multilevel climate action.

Knowledge Product

Talanoa and Beyond: Raising Ambition with Cities and Regions

The briefing argues stronger multilevel governance is essential for coordinated climate action and effective NDC implementation across all government tiers.

Knowledge Product

Solid and Industrial Hazardous Waste Management Assessment: Options and Actions Areas to Implement the National Strategy

Viet Nam’s green growth strategy prioritizes integrated SWM; this assessment identifies actions to improve national and city‑level performance.

Knowledge Product

GPSC City Academy on Green Urban Infrastructure and Urban Nature Tourism

City representatives, experts, and partners will meet in Samarkand to exchange insights on planning, financing, and implementing green urban infrastructure.

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