The city-industry-climate nexus: Cities as engines of global net-zero transitions in a shifting world

By 2050, almost two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, which already consume most of the world’s energy and emit the majority of greenhouse gases.

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GPSC Newsletter - December 2025

Cities around the world are accelerating the shift toward integrated, climate-smart, and nature-positive development—and this month’s GPSC newsletter highlights that momentum in action.

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Madrid

Madrid contributes to the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) through knowledge sharing on urban nature and climate adaptation.

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Lagos

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Nigeria

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Los Angeles

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Shanghai

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Seoul

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Georgia

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North Macedonia

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Manila

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The World Bank and the GEF launch next phase of Sustainable Cities Integrated Program

The World Bank and the GEF expand support to 40 additional cities with targeted grants and co-financing pathways to drive sustainable u

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Thailand

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