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GPSC Regional City Academy

The Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) is a World Bank initiative that connects cities and partners to address urbanization and climate change challenges. The Regional City Academy, a core GPSC program, provides practical training to city leaders and urban practitioners to manage sustainable urban development through expert knowledge, tools, and best practices. The upcoming event will host the Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum for city and local leaders from November 5 to 6, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Delivery Mode

In-Person

Location

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Language

English

Delivery Dates

November 5-6, 2025

Duration

1 Day

Overview

The Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), led by the World Bank and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), serves as a knowledge hub for cities to tackle challenges from urbanization and climate change. The Regional City Academy, a core initiative of the GPSC, strengthens city leaders' and practitioners' operational capacities through training, knowledge exchange, and best practices. . The upcoming event will host the Mayors Round Table and Urban Nature Forum for city and local leaders from November 5 to 6, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.