Programme Highlights

From conferences, roundtables, and ordinances, see how leaders are sharing ideas and making meaningful change in their cities.

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Tree City Highlights

How One Mexican City Is Turning Recognition Into Policy and Community Pride

How one Mexican city is turning recognition into policy and community pride.

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Events and Convenings

Tree Cities of the World Highlight: Brazil's Growing National Movement

Brazil’s second Tree Cities symposium strengthened collaboration and shared best practices in urban forestry.

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Programme Updates

A New Opportunity for Tree Cities of the World

Tree Cities can join FAO’s Green Cities Network for global visibility, technical support, funding opportunities, an...

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Programme Updates

Growth Award: Recognising Progress Beyond the Five Standards

Recognizes cities that go beyond the five Tree Cities standards to strengthen their urban forestry programs.

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Events and Convenings

Cities Across Mexico and Latin America Celebrate Tree Cities of the World Recognition in Puerto Vallarta

Cities across Mexico and Latin America come together to share solutions for resilient urban forests.

A visual representation of the world's tree cities in 2019, showcasing urban areas recognized for their green initiatives.

Events and Convenings

First Italian Tree Cities of the World Meeting Held in Modena

Italy’s Tree Cities come together to celebrate progress and share ideas.

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Events and Convenings

India Urban Forestry Roundtable Held in Mumbai

Urban Forestry leaders across India gather to forge new partnerships.

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Tree City Highlights

Auckland, New Zealand Grows Native Forests Through Community Partnership

Growing native forests through community partnerships.

South Asia Tree City of the World team

Events and Convenings

Southeast Asia Urban Forestry Leaders Roundtable Held in Singapore

A look back at our first regional urban forestry leaders roundtable.

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Tree City Highlights

How One Mexican City Is Turning Recognition Into Policy and Community Pride

How one Mexican city is turning recognition into policy and community pride.

Standards for Recognition

Five standards must be met for cities to earn recognition. By putting in the work, cities are building lasting change for their communities.

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