Green Cities Initiative Special Event - Multifunctional green infrastructures, a solution to urban challenges

Roma (Italy), Hybrid Event, 26/07/2024

With two-thirds of the global population expected to reside in cities by 2050, addressing climate challenges and social inequalities in urban communities has become increasingly urgent. Local governments and civil society recognize the importance of multifunctional green infrastructure for its economic, environmental, and social benefits. In response, they are seeking support from the FAO to br...

2nd World Forum on Urban Forests

Hybrid Event, 16/10/2023 - 20/10/2023

The 2nd edition of WFUF will take place in Washington DC, from 16 to 20 October 2023.  The overall theme will be: Greener, Healthier and Happier Cities for All. This theme was chosen to highlight the importance of building inclusive and accessible cities where the goods and services of urban forests and trees are universally available.

The aim of the Forum is to continue to highli...

City Region Food Systems (CRFS) Assessment and Planning Handbook and Toolkit

Virtual Event, 04/05/2023

A climathon for students to tackle climate change challenges in secondary cities: Feedback from 3 recent experiences in Senegal, Burkina-Faso and Niger

Virtual Event, 25/04/2023

The FAO Green Cities Initiative will hold a virtual side event during the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2023 on "Accelerating the Recovery from the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and the Full Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at Levels" on 25 April, 1:00 to 2:30 pm EDT (17:00 to 18:30 UTC), in English.

International Day of Forests

Virtual Event, 21/03/2023

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.

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Sustainable and resilient agri-food systems and green spaces for better African cities

Hybrid Event, 28/09/2021

The Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2021 is the African virtual forum to debate, exchange and explore climate challenges and opportunities in the region. It presented ambitious solutions and gave the chance to regional stakeholders to have their voices heard and to contribute to 

Launch of the Green Cities Regional Action Programme for Africa

Virtual Event, 21/06/2021

The high-level event featured a keynote address by FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and included a virtual signing ceremony with mayors and governors from six African cities who shared views on the future of their city. There were presentations on innovative ideas for cities and a roundtable discussion on financing smart cities.

Launch of the “FAO Green Cities Action Programme”

Virtual Event, 18/09/2020

FAO hosted “Green cities to build back better for SDGs - A new powerful venture” on the occasion of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The virtual event launched the “FAO Green Cities Action Programme”, a new initiative focusing on small, intermediate and metropolitan cities that aims to improve people’s wellbeing through increased availability of and access to products an...