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.
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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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Showcasing how Earth Observation data can help inform nature-relevant decision-making in cities
28 January, 2026, 8:30 CET
The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with the Urban Nature Program, will host this webinar to showcase how Earth Observation (EO) data can support nature-relevant decision-making in cities, with a particular focus on climate adaptation and urban nature outcomes. The session will
Xi’an, China
Bridge for Cities: Shaping Sustainable Cities with Technology and Innovation
18 October - 20 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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The Climate-Smart Cities Community of Practice (CoP) is organizing a bi-monthly webinar series in coordination with the City Climate FinanceGPSC Events
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Cities on the Frontline: Circular Economy. Creating Urban Resilience & Employment
We hear a lot about this concept of circular economy and circularity particularly with regard to advancing more sustainable citiesPartner Events
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One Year of COVID-19: Delivering a Green and Just Recovery
One year has passed since the World Health Organization declared #COVID19 a pandemic, cities around the world are still onPartner Events
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During this World Bank internal discussion, Urban Biodiversity Hub (UBHub) presented the initial results of the research explor ing theGPSC Events
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Cities on the Frontline: Low Carbon Cities and Real Estate
Most of the world's GHG emissions are produced in cities, however, it is through city leadership that real achievements canPartner Events
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Earth Day Special Event: Launch of the R-Cities Chair’s Agenda
Join us for a Special Earth Day Session where Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston and Chairman of the R-Cities'Partner Events
