Events
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Upcoming Events
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
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 citiesPast events
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Celebrated every year, December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to promote full and equalGPSC Events
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Cities on the Frontline: What Have We Learned?
To conclude the series “Cities on the Frontlines”, co-hosts Francis Ghesquiere and Lauren Sorkin shared reflections on the role of
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The global online series titled Building Back Better: Green, Healthy and Inclusive Cities is hosted by GPSC and co- organizedGPSC Events
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Play and leisure are central to ensuring that children grow up happy and healthy. More time playing outside links toPartner Events
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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 dealPartner Events
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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 onPartner Events
