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The Nature of Cities Festival 2026 - International Second Semester

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Organization
International Events 2026
Date & Time
Oct 05, 2026, 00:00 UTC-3 - Oct 10, 2026, 23:59 UTC-3
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Location
Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colômbia, South America
Workstream
Capacity Building

Description

The Nature of Cities Festival 2026 in Cali, Colombia, marks a historic pivot toward Global South leadership in urban ecology. Rooted in the theme of "TRUEQUE — Cities that Care for Life," the festival utilizes the Latin American tradition of reciprocity to facilitate exchanges between artists, scientists, and community activists. Unlike standard academic summits, this event functions as a city-wide laboratory where participants engage in "Seed Sessions" to co-create actionable urban solutions. By blending professional dialogues with public performances and field explorations in one of the world's most biodiverse regions, the festival aims to leave a lasting "Cali Legacy" document that redefines how urban centers can thrive in harmony with nature while prioritizing social justice and collective imagination.