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 Round

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Past events
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Cities on the Frontline: Addressing Urban Heat

The Earth is trapping unprecedented amounts of heat and temperatures continue to rise around the world, so extreme heat is
Partner Events

Online

GPSC Global Online Series 2021. Greater Than Parts: A Metropolitan Opportunity

The event launched the report Greater Than Parts: A Metropolitan Opportunity and shared how developing and emerging economies are successfully
GPSC Events

Online

Cities on the Frontline: Advancing Community Resilience

This tenth session of 2021 Cities on the Frontline Speaker Series, jointly organized by Resilient Cities Network and the World
Partner Events

Online

Pancakes to Pyramids: City Form to Promote Sustainable Growth

Join the Virtual Launch on Zoom Meeting ID: 918 7683 0286 Passcode: Easypass2@
GPSC Events

Online

Cities on the Frontline: Resilient Infrastructure

In 2019, the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) released a report highlighting the
Partner Events

Online

GPSC Global Online Series 2021. Raising Climate Ambition in Cities: C40’s Experience Supporting Climate Action Planning

The Climate-Smart Cities Community of Practice is organizing a series of bi-monthly webinars in coordination with the City Climate Finance
GPSC Events