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TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's influential leaders, mayors, ministers, urban visionaries, and forward-thinking academics united in Toronto for a historic event from October 10th to 13th. The 5th Urban Economy Forum (UEF5) and the 59th World Planning Congress (WPC59) converged in an extraordinary joint venture between The Urban Economy Forum (UEF) and the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP). The mission set was to tackle a defining challenge of our era: Climate Action and Urban Finance.
A major outcome of this global premier gathering on sustainable urban economy was the launch of The Glocal (Global + Local) Platform for Urban Finance (GPUF). This platform is a ground-breaking initiative created to transform the way cities access and utilize financial mechanisms and investment opportunities to address urban challenges and opportunities, ultimately creating more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban economies.
The GPUF is a visionary solution that recognizes the pivotal role of cities in achieving global development agendas and the United Nations' Sustainable Development...