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February
12febAll DayThe Jungle of Bonds: Innovative Finance for Cities in transition (Online)
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Covenant of Mayors Webinar Series: Private capital to support climate action The Covenant of Mayors is
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Covenant of Mayors Webinar Series: Private capital to support climate action
The Covenant of Mayors is accompanying its signatories and their supporters and their coordinators in the adaptation process, as they are working across Europe to develop ambitious actions and SECAPs. These series of webinars are designed to help signatories identify and exploit different sources of financing to deliver actions from their cities’ SECAP, and looking at the role that the private sector can play. The following webinar will focus on innovative finance for cities in transition, especially the bonds. Private capital can support climate action in diverse ways, and bonds are a tool that cities and municipalities can use to finance their transition. Bonds can be seen as an innovative way to fund the climate and energy transition of local and regional governments. By ensuring the inclusion of private actors in the transition process, cities can gain access to new opportunities. This inclusion is also a way to ensure private actors can comprehend the full circle of needs and realities of cities and municipalities.
- Open to all
- Register here
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2026 02 12 All Day(GMT+01:00)
17febAll DayExpert group meeting on migration and asylum (ONLINE)
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The meeting will be the opportunity to present and discuss the EG workplan for the year and have a first discussion on the
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The meeting will be the opportunity to present and discuss the EG workplan for the year and have a first discussion on the European Pact on Migration and Asylym implementation: experiences and challenges.
- CEMR Members
- Online – TEAMS
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2026 02 17 All Day(GMT+01:00)
18febAll DayUCLG European caucus meeting (Online)
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CEMR organises an online UCLG European caucus meeting that will provide the opportunity to:
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CEMR organises an online UCLG European caucus meeting that will provide the opportunity to:
- Exchange on potential update about the renewal of the UCLG leadership positions.
- Discuss the positioning of Europe in the new world, taking into consideration current geopolitical shifts. With the participation of Pol Morillas, Director of CIDOB.
- Present the general programme of the UCLG Annual Retreat.
- CEMR Members
- Register here
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2026 02 18 All Day(GMT+01:00)
18feb10h0011h00Webinar: Funding Opportunities for Cities – Understanding the Landscape (online)
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As cities across Europe continue to digitalise public services, mobility systems, governance mechanisms, and citizen engagement, understanding and accessing EU funding opportunities becomes
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As cities across Europe continue to digitalise public services, mobility systems, governance mechanisms, and citizen engagement, understanding and accessing EU funding opportunities becomes increasingly essential. Programmes such as Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme, NetZeroCities, and the New European Bauhaus support cities to accelerate digital and green transformation through funding, capacity building, and cross-border collaboration.
This webinar is part of a dedicated training series organised by Living-in.EU. The series provides an entry point for local authorities, city representatives, and partners to explore available EU funding programmes, understand their relevance for urban digital development, and gain practical guidance on accessing them.
Participants will:
- Gain a clear understanding of available EU funding opportunities for digital innovation
- Learn how to navigate and use the Funding & Tenders Portal
- Improve their capacity to align local strategies with EU policy and funding frameworks
Link to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f295ca29-f18d-4ed5-860d-a6d3c8c45b25@3bbe1b1f-c4cd-4078-827f-57f3c2577749
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2026 02 18 10:00am - 11:00am(GMT+01:00)
23febAll Day27UCLG Annual retreat 2026 (in-person)Barcelona (Spain)
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The UCLG Annual Retreat is a week-long gathering that provides an opportunity for the key nodes of the organisation and partners to define
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The UCLG Annual Retreat is a week-long gathering that provides an opportunity for the key nodes of the organisation and partners to define synergies and develop actions in line with the work plans set out by the Governing Bodies.
It offers participants an opportunity to boost the connections among the different parts of the UCLG ecosystem, including the involvement of political leaders and the technical staff, to come together as a network and reflect on our priorities for the rest of the year.
- Open to CEMR Members
- For more information
- Register here
Time
2026 02 23 - 2026 02 27 (All Day)(GMT+01:00)
Location
Barcelona (Spain)
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March
03marAll DayBridges of Trust Community Gathering (ONLINE)
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The Bridges of Trust (BoT) Community Online brings together the actors of the European Partnership Hub every quarter to
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The Bridges of Trust (BoT) Community Online brings together the actors of the European Partnership Hub every quarter to discuss the latest activities and developments in international municipal cooperation between the EU and Ukraine.
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2026 03 03 All Day(GMT+01:00)
25marAll Day26Local Leaders Climate Academy 2026 (Online)
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“Co-Creating Climate Action: Justice Centred Leadership for Local & Regional Governments” This Climate Academy is important because
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“Co-Creating Climate Action: Justice Centred Leadership for Local & Regional Governments”
This Climate Academy is important because it equips local governments with the tools to co-create climate action that is equitable, inclusive, and grounded in real community needs. By centering justice-centered leadership, it ensures that those most affected by climate change, women, youth, and marginalised communities, are actively shaping solutions, not just impacted by them. The academy bridges global climate commitments and European policy frameworks with practical, locally driven action through shared learning and concrete case studies. It also strengthens local capacity and decentralised cooperation, helping elected representatives design climate policies that are more effective, democratic, and resilient over time.
- Open: to all
- Online
- Register here
Time
2026 03 25 - 2026 03 26 (All Day)(GMT+01:00)
April
21apr9h0017h00Strategic Foresight training (Hybrid)
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This executive training programme by EUI, in collaboration with CEMR, equips professionals with strategic foresight tools to anticipate and navigate uncertainty in an
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This executive training programme by EUI, in collaboration with CEMR, equips professionals with strategic foresight tools to anticipate and navigate uncertainty in an increasingly complex world. Addressing challenges such as climate disruption, technological change and geopolitical risk, the course supports proactive, informed decision-making.
Delivered through a combination of online learning and residential workshops, the programme introduces the foundations of strategic foresight and provides hands-on experience in scenario-building. Guest speakers from European and international institutions will share practical insights into real-world applications of foresight.
The training also offers valuable networking opportunities, enabling participants to exchange perspectives and build future-oriented strategies.
- Audience: Open to all
- Hybrid: online and in-person
- Registration: https://exed.eui.eu/open-courses/strategic-foresight
Time
2026 04 21 9:00am - 5:00pm(GMT+01:00)
May
17mayAll Day22World Urban Forum (in-person)Baku, Azerbaijan
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The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the world’s leading global conference dedicated to sustainable urbanisation. Established in 2001 by the United Nations, WUF
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The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the world’s leading global conference dedicated to sustainable urbanisation. Established in 2001 by the United Nations, WUF serves as a high-level platform to address the challenges and opportunities created by rapid urban growth and its impacts on communities, economies, climate change, and urban policy.
Since its first edition in Nairobi, Kenya in 2002, the Forum has been hosted in cities around the globe, bringing together diverse voices to shape the future of cities.
WUF13, co-organised by the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is expected to welcome thousands of participants, including representatives from national, regional, and local governments, academia, business, urban planners, community leaders, and civil society organisations.
The Forum provides a unique space for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration to advance inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities worldwide.
- Open to all
- Register here
Time
2026 05 17 - 2026 05 22 (All Day)(GMT+01:00)
Location
Baku, Azerbaijan
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June
04jun(jun 4)10h0005(jun 5)18h00CEMR Leaders' Summit (In-person)Rovaniemi - Finland
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The CEMR Leaders’ Summit brings together over 150 international leaders from 41 member countries and partners to explore Europe’s most urgent challenges. This
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The CEMR Leaders’ Summit brings together over 150 international leaders from 41 member countries and partners to explore Europe’s most urgent challenges. This two-day gathering includes internal CEMR statutory affairs meetings, as well as political discussions and events on the broader EU and international context.
This edition of the Leaders’ Summit will be hosted by the Association of Finnish Cities and Municipalities.
- Open to CEMR members only
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2026 06 04 10:00am - 2026 06 05 6:00pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
Rovaniemi - Finland
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July
06jul10h0018h00United Nations High-Level Political Forum (In-person)New York (United States)
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“Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for
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“Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all” will be the theme of the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York.
The 2026 HLPF will conduct in-depth reviews of: SDG 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all; SDG 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all; SDG 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation; SDG 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; and SDG 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
CEMR and PLATFORMA will participate with a delegation of European local leaders and release their annual study on the localisation of the SDGs.
36 countries will present their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) at the 2026 HLPF: Albania, Algeria, Bahrain, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Estonia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kiribati, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mozambique, Norway, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, Switzerland, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uruguay.
- Open to all
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2026 07 06 10:00am - 6:00pm(GMT+01:00)
Location
New York (United States)
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08jul(jul 8)10h0009(jul 9)18h00Cités Unies France “Rencontres” (In-person)Paris, France
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The 2026 edition of the “Rencontres” of local and regional governments international action, organised by Cités Unies France and its partners, will be
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The 2026 edition of the “Rencontres” of local and regional governments international action, organised by Cités Unies France and its partners, will be held on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 July in Paris, at the Salons de l’Hôtel des Arts et Métiers.
PLATFORMA will participate with a stand and intervene in the different sessions.
Opening of registration on 15 April 2026.
- Open to all
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2026 07 08 10:00am - 2026 07 09 6:00pm(GMT+01:00)
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Paris, France
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