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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Guangzhou, China
GPSC Regional City Academy in Asia
BACKGROUND GPSC and its Regional City Academy The Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), led by the World Bank andRegional Academy
Online
GPSC Urban Nature Webinar: Integrating Nature and Low Carbon into Neighborhood Regeneration
About the series This is the first in a series of World Bank webinars hosted by the Global Platform forGPSC Events
Xi’an, China
Bridge for Cities: Shaping Sustainable Cities with Technology and Innovation
Background The 2025 edition of UNIDO’s flagship Bridge for Cities event will focus on the vital role of technological advancesWorking Group Meeting
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GPSC Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum
In the lead-up to COP30, a series of high-level gatherings will take place in Rio de Janeiro from November 3–6Regional Academy
