Green Cities Initiative

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Call for submissions: Case studies and inspiring stories on urban and peri-urban forestry
15/09/2026

FAO invites submissions of case studies and inspiring stories that showcase innovative approaches, practical solutions and impactful experiences.

Event
FAO at the 13th World Urban Forum, Baku
17/05/2026

FAO contributed to the thirteenth session of World Urban Forum (WUF13), convened by UN-Habitat and hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan...

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Chile takes the lead in Latin America with the first Green Cities Strategy for sustainable urban development
04/03/2026

Transforming Chilean cities into territories that are more resilient, sustainable, and integrated with their natural surroundings. [Spanish]

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What if cities were redesigned for people – and the planet?
31/10/2025

Courbevoie is striving to demonstrate that being a city doesn’t mean putting sustainability on the back burner.

High-level segment of the First International Green Cities Conference, Rome FAO HQ
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WFF 2025: Green Cities Conference adopts Communiqué, principles and criteria for greener future cities
22/10/2025

A Communiqué and the Green City Principles and Criteria guide global efforts to make cities greener, more resilient, and inclusive.

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First International Green Cities Conference 14–15 October 2025
04/09/2025

Join FAO, UN-Habitat and partners for the inaugural International Green Cities Conference held in Rome during the World Food Forum.

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Arbor Day Foundation and FAO name record-breaking 210 Tree Cities of the World
04/03/2025

The Arbor Day Foundation and FAO have recognized 210 communities as 2024 Tree Cities of the World.

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FAO Green Cities Initiative aims to transform Eenhana, Namibia, into a green oasis
19/11/2024

The event marked a crucial step toward a greener, healthier, and more sustainable urban environment.

Urban landscape
Event
Cities as catalysts for change - insights from the Committee on World Food Security
12/11/2024

Cities play a pivotal role in transforming agrifood systems to enhance food security, resilience and sustainability.