Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

GPSC Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum

09 November - 10 November, 2025, 9:00 CET

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

Xi’an, China

Bridge for Cities: Shaping Sustainable Cities with Technology and Innovation

16 October - 18 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