Knowledge hub

We have gathered a wealth of articles and resources on the topic of low-carbon, climate-resilient cities. This is also where you will find the latest knowledge and news from the Gap Fund and our partners.

Visit this page regularly to stay current, access key knowledge and the latest news on building a better future by tackling climate change. Together, let us take the steps required to start implementing change in our cities.

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Partner Publications

Partner Reports

2024

Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability: Overview 2024

Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability: Overview 2024
Water: Overview 2024
Water: Overview 2024
How to embed equity and inclusivity in sustainable infrastructure
How to embed equity and inclusivity in sustainable infrastructure
Adaptation Gap Report 2024
Adaptation Gap Report 2024
The Future of Africa’s Sustainable Cities: Why Clean Cooking Matters
The Future of Africa’s Sustainable Cities: Why Clean Cooking Matters
2024 State of Cities Climate Finance
2024 State of Cities Climate Finance
Accelerating Next-Generation City Climate Action: Findings from the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference and Update to the Global Research and Action Agenda on Cities and Climate Change Science (GRAA)
Accelerating Next-Generation City Climate Action: Findings from the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference and Update to the Global Research and Action Agenda on Cities and Climate Change Science (GRAA)
Daring Cities 2024: powering collective action to respond to the climate emergency
Daring Cities 2024: powering collective action to respond to the climate emergency
Empowering Cities and Financing ClimateResilient Urban Futures
Empowering Cities and Financing ClimateResilient Urban Futures

2023

Improving Local Enabling Conditions for Private Sector Climate Investments in Cities

Improving Local Enabling Conditions for Private Sector Climate Investments in Cities
Daring Cities 2023 Report: A just and equitable climate emergency response
Daring Cities 2023 Report: A just and equitable climate emergency response

2022

The Summary for Urban Policy maker's of the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report

The Summary for Urban Policy maker’s of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report
Piloting Nature-based Solutions for Urban Cooling | Overview
Piloting Nature-based Solutions for Urban Cooling | Overview

Best Practices and Case Studies

2024

CCFLA Central Asia Hub: Scaling up project preparation and finance for net zero carbon buildings in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

CCFLA Central Asia Hub: Scaling up project preparation and finance for net zero carbon buildings in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Toolkits and Guidance

2024

City Academy on Finance and Equity (CAFE) workbook

City Academy on Finance and Equity (CAFE) workbook
Estrategias para el diseño, mantenimiento y monitoreo de Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza en ciudades
Estrategias para el diseño, mantenimiento y monitoreo de Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza en ciudades
NDCs for Buildings – Ambitious, Investable, Actionable, Inclusive - Guidance for Policymakers and Practitioners in the 2025 NDC Revision
NDCs for Buildings – Ambitious, Investable, Actionable, Inclusive – Guidance for Policymakers and Practitioners in the 2025 NDC Revision
5 strategies to integrate nature into urban planning for resilient African cities
5 strategies to integrate nature into urban planning for resilient African cities
Guide to Biodiversity Financing for Cities and Regions
Guide to Biodiversity Financing for Cities and Regions
The Climate Innovation Readiness Navigator for Cities and Local Governments
The Climate Innovation Readiness Navigator for Cities and Local Governments
TAP Bankability Checklist
TAP Bankability Checklist
TAP Climate Finance Glossary
TAP Climate Finance Glossary

2023

The circular bio-waste management handbook for local authorities

The circular bio-waste management handbook for local authorities
Biodiversity finance decision-making tree
Biodiversity finance decision-making tree
Finance guide from the UNA Resilience project
Finance guide from the UNA Resilience project