Events
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GPSC Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum
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In the lead-up to COP30, a series of high-level gatherings will take place in Rio de Janeiro from November 3–6, 2025, bringing together mayors and local leaders from around the world. These events will spotlight bold city leadership on climate action, highlight subnational priorities, and mobilize resources for an ambitious and inclusive COP30 agenda. The program will feature two main moments: the COP30 Local Leaders Forum and the GPSC Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum. The GPSC Mayors RoundRegional Academy
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Showcasing how Earth Observation data can help inform nature-relevant decision-making in cities
28 January, 2026, 8:30 CET
The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with the Urban Nature Program, will host this webinar to showcase how Earth Observation (EO) data can support nature-relevant decision-making in cities, with a particular focus on climate adaptation and urban nature outcomes. The session will
Xi’an, China
Bridge for Cities: Shaping Sustainable Cities with Technology and Innovation
18 October - 20 October, 2025, 9:00 CET
Background The 2025 edition of UNIDO’s flagship Bridge for Cities event will focus on the vital role of technological advances and inclusive innovation in shaping sustainable urban development. By 2050, over two-thirds of the global population will live in urban areas, requiring bold transformations
Nairobi, Kenya
Green and Resilient Urbanshift Africa Forum
17 February, 2025, 8:00 CET
UrbanShift's forum for Africa gathered leaders from cities and national governments from across the continent to collectively discuss the role of urban planning amidst rapid urbanisation and climate breakdown. Hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, the regional UrbanShift Forum for Africa brought together cities
Online
Cities on the Frontline: Scaling up Climate Resilience
The world is falling short of promises made under the Paris climate deal to help the most vulnerable nations deal
Online
eLearning Course on Passive Urban Cooling Solutions (Self-paced)
The course will be based on the Primer for Cool Cities: Reducing Excessive Urban Heat – With a Focus on
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Cities on the Frontline: Transitioning to a Sustainable Energy Future
While there have been tremendous advances in green energy and energy delivery systems, people in urban and peri-urban areas still
Online
GPSC Global Online Series 2021
The World Bank’s GPSC Global Online Series explores how cities can implement an integrated approach to urban sustainability. Sessions held
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GPSC Global Online Series. Growing Greener: Venturing to Reconnect with Urban Biodiversity
The Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) is organizing a monthly online series focusing on project implementation throughout the Sustainable
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GPSC Global Online Series. Crecimiento Verde: Volver a Conectarnos con la Biodiversidad Urbana
La Plataforma Global para Ciudades Sostenibles (GPSC) está organizando una serie mensual virtual que se centra en la implementación de
