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The factsheet provides a concise overview of the City WORKS toolkit. It explains the background of its development, provides reasons for why cities need it and summarises the main objectives. In addition, it gives a brief overview of the country applications and the thematic extensions of the toolkit.

The guide to the City WORKS digital toolkit. The quick guide is a work-aid that explains the underlying processes, background and details of the toolkit. What is it about? How is it used? What are the different phases? And how will it all come together in the end? Including reports on best practices.

A database of over 300 resources from a wide range of organisations and institutions. The database is compiled in form of an Excel file that lists a vast variety of relevant publications, guidance documents, useful links, websites and stand-alone tools. It is conceived as a living document and updated on a regular basis. Multiple sheets and filtering options aid navigation within the resources and tools.

The Concept Study: Linking Urban Action with Global Agendas provides examples of how urban development actions (UDA) can contribute to implementing various agenda targets. It assesses different UDAs’ potential impact and trade-offs with regards to global agendas and what interlinkages and co-benefits can arise.

A PowerPoint-Presentation including background information and explanations regarding the additional tools and extensions to existing tools focusing on the Paris Climate Agreement.

A PowerPoint-Presentation including background information and explanations regarding the additional tools and extensions to existing tools focusing on the Sendai Framework.

This is the Impact Matrix that is included in the concept study: Linking Urban Action with Global Agendas. It is showing the direct imacts, potential impacts and trade-offs of different urban development actions.