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
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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
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
Online
Invest in liveable streets: Why and how governments can launch Liveable Streets Investment Programs
Introduction Goals Speakers Registration Download the Report Across countries, local governments are expected to deliver safer, healthier, more productive streets—yet
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Showcasing how Earth Observation data can help inform nature-relevant decision-making in cities
Background Introduction Agenda Presentation Recording The Urban Nature Program , co-led by the World Bank through its Global Platform for
Urbanshift Annual Report Launch Webinar Reflecting 5 Years of Impact
This webinar marks UrbanShift’s final year and spotlights five years of impact around cities shaping a new era of urban
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GPSC Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum
In the lead-up to COP30, a series of high-level gatherings will take place in Rio de Janeiro from November 3–6
Xi’an, China
Bridge for Cities: Shaping Sustainable Cities with Technology and Innovation
Background The 2025 edition of UNIDO’s flagship Bridge for Cities event will focus on the vital role of technological advances
