Nordic and Nigerian leaders participating in a high-level green cities summit plenary

High-level policy, investment & implementation platform

Six disciplines. One delivery system.

The Summit integrates urban transformation, infrastructure, finance, circular systems, responsible business and technology into one action-focused platform.

29–30 October 2027GovernmentFinanceTechnologyDelivery

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Summit pillars

A connected agenda for sustainable urban transformation.

Each pillar is designed as part of one system: policy shapes standards, innovation enables solutions, finance supports projects and implementation creates measurable impact.

Green Cities & Urban Transformation

Green infrastructure, urban renewal, sustainable public spaces, green buildings, climate-resilient planning and nature-based solutions.

PlanningPublic realmNature-based solutions

Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure

Renewable and distributed energy, efficiency, battery storage, smart public infrastructure, resilient facilities and green mobility.

Clean energyEfficiencyMobility

Climate Finance & Investment

Development finance, climate funds, impact capital, green bonds, public-private partnerships and blended-finance structures.

CapitalProject preparationRisk allocation

Circular Economy & Environment

Waste-to-value, recycling, water management, resource efficiency, pollution reduction and environmental monitoring.

WasteWaterResource efficiency

ESG & Responsible Business

Responsible procurement, human rights, sustainability reporting, supply chains, corporate responsibility and impact measurement.

ESGProcurementImpact

Innovation, Technology & Smart Cities

Artificial intelligence, IoT, smart lighting and mobility, environmental sensors, digital infrastructure and urban analytics.

AI & dataIoTUrban analytics

Summit operating model

Dialogue designed to produce usable next steps.

The Summit combines strategic visibility with practical working formats so conversations can continue into preparation, partnership and implementation.

Policy dialogue

Align mandates, standards, public priorities and enabling conditions.

Technical exchange

Compare proven approaches and identify what must be adapted locally.

Solution showcase

Connect city challenges with credible technology and service providers.

Project clinic

Improve project definition, readiness, ESG quality and institutional ownership.

Investment forum

Match qualified opportunities with relevant capital and preparation pathways.

Delivery workstreams

Assign post-Summit actions, owners, milestones and follow-up mechanisms.

Expected outcomes

A Summit with a continuation plan.

Outputs are designed to give participating institutions a shared framework for continued engagement after the event.

Nordic–Nigeria Green Cities Declaration

Green Cities Action Framework

Green Cities Project Pipeline

Green Cities Investment Catalogue

Strategic partnership agreements

Investor and development-finance engagement

Technical cooperation opportunities

Post-Summit implementation workstreams

Take part

Bring a mandate, solution, project or investment perspective.

The Summit welcomes structured participation from governments, business, finance, academia and development institutions.