Events
GPSC hosts a broad range of local, regional and global events and supports many partner events. Sign up to an upcoming event or explore recordings from past events. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on LinkedIn to not miss future events.
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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Online
Thriving: Making Cities Climate-Ready
Cities, as engines of prosperity, are major contributors to climate change, generating about 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. AtPartner Events
Online
Cities on the Frontline Speaker Series: Post Disaster Resilience and Recovery
Cities are facing more and more severe weather events in recent years, having a catastrophic impact on communities and theirPartner Events
Online
Livelihood Centred Public Space Innovations
WEBINAR SERIES: INNOVATIONS IN URBAN INFORMAL ECONOMY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT WATCH THE RECORDING HERE World Bank’s Urban Disaster Risk ManagementPartner Events
Online
4th Conference on Evaluating Environment and Development by the GEF IEO
The GEF Independent Evaluation Office is gathering distinguished speakers and participants for two and a half days (March 5-7, 2024)Partner Events
Belém, Brazil
Urbanshift Latin-America Forum
Focusing on the theme of financing for green and resilient cities, this Forum will offer capacity-building and networking opportunities forPartner Events
Online (by invitation only)
GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program Webinar Series: Advancing Gender Inclusiveness
About the series This is the first in a series of World Bank webinars to be hosted by the GlobalGPSC Events
