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 RoundRegional Academy
Online
Scaling Green Infrastructure for a Resilient Rwanda
12 March - 12 March 2026, 9:00 EDT
As climate risks intensify across African cities, nature-based solutions (NBS) and green-gray infrastructure (GGI) are emerging as critical tools for building urban resilience. When strategically designed and implemented, these interventions reduce vulnerability to floods and heat, restore
Online
Invest in liveable streets: Why and how governments can launch Liveable Streets Investment Programs
03 March - 03 March 2026, 10:00 CDT
Introduction Goals Speakers Registration Download the Report Across countries, local governments are expected to deliver safer, healthier, more productive streets—yet funding and delivery systems often remain fragmented. This webinar will introduce the case for national and sub-national governments
Online (by invitation only)
GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program Webinar Series: Results Framework
About the series This is the first in a series of World Bank webinars to be hosted by the Global
Turkey
The GPSC convened two significant meetings on Urban Nature, Green Urban Infrastructure, and Climate Adaptation under the Urban Nature Program
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 Global
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 for
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)
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 Management
