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.
Featured Event
Online
Scaling Green Infrastructure for a Resilient Rwanda
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 ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and generate tangible social, economic, and public health benefits. According to a 2025 World Resources Institute (WRI) report, new NBS initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa grew at an average annual rate of 15% between 2012 and 2021—signaling strong momentum and growing
Partner Events
Past events
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Cali, Colombia
First Meeting of Mayors Forum on Urban Nature and Biodiversity
The Urban Nature Program, co-led by the World Bank, UNEP, and ICLEI, with the support of the GEF, in collaboration
Webinar
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
Webinar
Turkey
The GPSC convened two significant meetings on Urban Nature, Green Urban Infrastructure, and Climate Adaptation under the Urban Nature Program
Webinar
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
Webinar
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
Partner 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
