Date: Tuesday 14 October

Time: 09:30 - 10:30 CET

Location: Square Brussels

This workshop for city leaders and policy and finance experts will, through scene setting and focused discussions, explore how cities can leverage city networks to develop tailored financing solutions. Responding to cities’ interest in diversifying their access to finance for the implementation of sustainable development plans, we will build on the EU toolbox of financial instruments. We will examine tools such as de-risking instruments, green and sustainability-linked bonds, and public-private partnerships. We will also reflect on how stakeholder participation in urban planning can support the leveraging of private investment.

The event is organised by the EBRD, ICLEI Europe, the Climate Bonds Initiative Europe, the Covenant of Mayors Europe and the European City Facility, as part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, which runs from 13 to 15 October 2025.