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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Cities on the Frontline: SMEs and Urban Resilience, Delivering a Resilient Economic Recover
Event Summary The Covid-19 pandemic lockdown measures have had devastating effects on jobs and local economies, especially small and mediumPartner Events
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GPSC Webinar Series: Bringing Nature to Cities. Measuring and Reporting Urban Ecological Performance
The World Bank’s webinar series “ Bringing Nature to Cities: Integrated Urban Solutions to Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change” willGPSC Events
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The World Bank’s webinar series “ Bringing Nature to Cities: Integrated Urban Solutions to Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change” promotes integrated urban solutions for cities toGPSC Events
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Cities on the Frontline: Migration and Resilience, the MOVE book
Event Summary Historically, migration has been an intrinsic part of how humans navigate the world, however, skewed perceptions and misinformationPartner Events
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The World Bank’s webinar series “ Bringing Nature to Cities: Integrated Urban Solutions to Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change” promotes integrated urban solutions for cities toGPSC Events
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GPSC Webinar Series: Bringing Nature to Cities. Too Hot? Nature-Based Solutions for Cooling Cities
The World Bank’s webinar series “ Bringing Nature to Cities: Integrated Urban Solutions to Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change” willGPSC Events
