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World Bank Partners with State of California to Support Low Carbon Cities

The World Bank and California partnered to share low‑carbon expertise, helping Chinese cities advance climate planning and decarbonization pathways.

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Supporting a Breath of Fresh Air for Lagos

Lagos' air pollution has significant health and economic impacts; a World Bank study recommends multisector actions to reduce emissions.

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Riding into a greener future: How widespread use of subways could slash CO₂ emissions

World Bank research shows subways sharply cut urban CO₂ emissions and many cities could justify major low‑carbon investments.

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Clean and Low-Carbon Cities: the Relationship Between the Solid Waste Management Sector and Greenhouse Gases

The briefing explains how rising waste volumes drive GHG emissions and outlines actions to reduce waste and improve management.

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Primer on Urban Form and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Urban form strongly shapes emissions; compact, connected, climate‑responsive cities reduce energy use, transport demand, and infrastructure needs.

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The Value of Using Notation Keys in City Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories: Learning From Absent Data

The note explains how notation keys help complete GHG inventories when emissions data are missing, unclear, or unquantifiable.

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The Value of Using Notation Keys in City Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories: Learning From Absent Data

The text explains why notation keys are essential for complete GHG inventories when emissions data is missing or uncertain.

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A Review of Integrated Urban Planning Tools for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation

The report reviews how four integrated urban‑planning levers can model and maximize cities’ greenhouse‑gas mitigation potential.

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Summary for Policy Makers: What the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C Degrees Mean for Cities

The report explains why cities must drive 1.5°C transitions and gives urban leaders science‑based guidance for achieving them.

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Consumption Based GHG of C40 Cities

The study measures consumption‑based emissions for 79 cities, providing methodology and insights to guide urban climate strategies.

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Transport Emissions & Social Cost Assessment: Methodology Guide

The project provides a methodology and tool to estimate transport emissions and social costs, supporting more efficient policymaking.

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Measuring, Reporting, Verification (MRV) of Urban Low Emission Development; ICLEI’s Green Climate Cities Handbook for Local Governments

The handbook guides local governments in coordinating climate action and MRV processes, strengthening integration across all levels of governance.

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Urbanshift Annual Report Launch Webinar Reflecting 5 Years of Impact

This webinar marks UrbanShift’s final year, highlighting five years of sustainable urban development impact as cities.

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