2026 Innovate4Cities Conference

The Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C26) is coming to Nairobi, Kenya on 21–24 June 2026! Co-hosted by UN-Habitat and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), I4C26 will unite city leaders, researchers, innovators, and climate experts to connect science, policy, practice, and innovation for a sustainable urban future.

Regional and global knowledge priorities on cities and climate change, synthesized for action

Innovate4Cities is underpinned by the Global Research and Action Agenda on Cities and Climate Change Science (GRAA) – a key outcome of the IPCC Cities Conference in 2018, and the foundation for the research and innovation needed to meet Paris Agreement goals.

The Innovate4Cities initiative

As a city-focused research and innovation initiative under the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) alliance, Innovate4Cities is leading the charge in revolutionizing how cities worldwide address climate challenges.

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