The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. The WCS will be held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

The Race To Zero Dialogues (9-19 November) are critical inputs to the UNFCCC Climate Dialogues from 23 Nov – Dec 4 to accelerate progress to meet the Paris Agreement. Together, both Dialogues will set the stage for the Anniversary of the Paris Agreement on 12 December as the world embarks on the ‘Race to Zero’ towards COP26 in 2021.

Each ‘Race to Zero’ virtual dialogue is organised by a key partner, under an umbrella programme curated by the High-Level Champions - topics range from zero carbon transition for transport and industries, to financing a healthy and resilient climate and improving resilience.

Created by ICLEI and the city of Bonn, Daring Cities is a radical, action-oriented forum to recognize and empower courageous urban leaders – including mayors and other decision-makers, technical staff, researchers, private sector representatives, and community organizers – to disrupt business-as-usual and shift towards business-as-possible. Daring Cities showcases and catalyzes exemplary local climate action to tackle the climate emergency, including ambitious resilience-building and climate mitigation efforts.

The Virtual Island Summit is running from 7-13 September 2020. It is a free and entirely online event designed to connect global islands to share their common experiences through a digital platform. Join islanders from around the world to share ideas, good practices and solutions.

Biodiversity is an important global asset. We can take this day to reflect on the true value of biodiversity and reexamine our relationship with the natural world

2,600 of the most passionate CityChangers from all around the world gathered in the wonderful city of Oslo in May 2019. This year’s conference will be held in Lisbon, Portugal.