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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Online

GEF6 China Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot Project Annual Workshop on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

The World Bank implements the “Global Environment Facility 6--China Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot” Project (GEF6 China SCIAP)”, which aims
Partner Events

Online

Cities on the Frontline: Urban Violence - Intervening for Equity

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many North American cities are facing higher rates of violence across the board
Partner Events

Online

Cities on the Frontline: Data for Climate Action: The Resilient Sydney Platform

Australia’s recent experience of intense bushfires, storms, flooding and heat is driving increasingly urgent city action to address the climate
Partner Events

Online

Cities on the Frontline: Small Businesses for Urban Resilience

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), essential drivers of economic and social well-being in cities, have been disproportionately affected and have
Partner Events

Online

Cities on the Frontline: Cities on the road to COP27

As COP27 approaches, global attention focuses on the urgent commitments needed to address the unfolding challenges of climate change. Cities
Partner Events

Paris, France

C4B 2nd Deep-Dive Learning

Deep-dive learning and knowledge sharing The second deep-dive learning took place in Paris from November 28 to December 1, 2022
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