Building connections to support sustainability across the world's cities

The role of cities in addressing environmental challenges is both critical and transformative.

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Cities are at the forefront of the climate challenge and the climate solution.

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Tourism is a key driver of urban economies and a strategic lever for advancing nature-positive, low-carbon, and circular urban development.

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Data underpins effective decision-making and integrated urban management.

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Nature

Nature-positive cities integrate ecological systems into their urban fabric, restoring balance between built and natural environments.

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Inclusivity

Inclusive cities ensure that sustainability benefits everyone.

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Circular cities reduce waste and regenerate resources by rethinking production, consumption, and material flows.

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GPSC Newsletter - September 2025

Explore the GPSC Newsletter to discover how cities worldwide are advancing integrated, resilient, and nature-positive urban development through innovation, leadership, and collective climate-smart

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GPSC Newsletter - October 2023

Explore the GPSC Newsletter to discover how cities worldwide are advancing integrated, resilient, and nature-positive urban development through innovation, leadership, and collective climate-smart

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Supporting Climate-Smart Infrastructure Projects – Case Studies

This publication presents six case studies—three international and three from Turkey—showcasing climate-smart infrastructure projects that promote green and resilient urban development.

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Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation)

The Climate Change Infrastructure Project Screening Framework (for Mitigation and Adaptation) is a tool to help catalyze the next generation of investments in cities for climate-smart, green

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Planning for Transit-Oriented Development in Emerging Cities

Urbanization is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, making sustainable and efficient urban planning critical.

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