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

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

Regional Academy

Past events
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GPSC Webinar Series: Bringing Nature to Cities. Urban Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Change Mitigation

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 to
GPSC 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” will
GPSC Events

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GPSC Webinar Series: Bringing Nature to Cities. Unlocking Finance for Nature

The World Bank’s webinar series “ Bringing Nature to Cities: Integrated Urban Solutions to Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change” will
GPSC Events

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Cities on the Frontline: From COP26 to Early Action in 2022 Advancing Resilient Cities

Join Us for the final session of our 2021 Cities on the Frontline Speaker Series. This session will be a
Partner Events

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Bridging the Gap in Solid Waste Management: Governance Requirements for Results

Bridging the Gap in Solid Waste Management by the World Bank’s Global Practice on Urban Development, Resilience & Land was
Partner Events

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Innovation for Net-Zero and Nature-Positive Cities #GPSCWebinarSeries11

The World Bank’s webinar series “ Bringing Nature to Cities: Integrated Urban Solutions to Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change” promotes
GPSC Events