Sponsorship Opportunities
Take a leading role in shaping the global urban greening community.
Connect with city leaders and urban planners from around the world for business development opportunities.
The AIPH World Green City Awards recognise cities that place plants and horticulture at the heart of urban development.
The Awards celebrate measurable outcomes in plant-led approaches that deliver practical solutions to shared urban challenges.
Sponsorship offers a direct opportunity to position your organisation as a driver of greener, healthier, more resilient cities.
From international visibility to meaningful connections with city leaders and industry experts, each package is designed to support engagement, influence, and long-term value.
The 2026 Awards Ceremony will be held alongside the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress in Hong Kong - bringing together more than 1,500 urban professionals from 80 nations.
The Awards Ceremony itself will bring together up to 300 attendees, including city leaders, urban policymakers, horticultural professionals, landscape architects, and international partners, for a high-level celebration of leadership, innovation, and achievement in greener, healthier, and more resilient cities.
AIPH is the International Association of Horticultural Producers.
As the world’s champion for the power of plants, we lead the interests of the global ornamental horticulture industry and promote the importance of plants and green spaces in people’s lives.
Through the Awards, we champion the role of city authorities in promoting and supporting greater inclusion of nature and plants in urban environments.
Why Sponsor?
International recognition Promote your business to city leaders, urban policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
Access & engagement Engage directly with Finalist cities and key stakeholders through the Awards programme and associated events.
Corporate positioning Promote your organisation as a leading partner in advancing plant-led urban development worldwide.
Ongoing visibility Benefit from promotion across digital channels, media coverage, and event communications before, during, and after the Awards.
Global reach Connect with an international audience through AIPH communications, FloraCulture International (FCI), and further media partners reaching over 125,000 industry professionals worldwide.
About the Awards
Categories & Finalists
Twenty-one inspiring city greening initiatives have been selected as Finalists across seven categories. Each city demonstrates the transformative power of plants in solving some of the most pressing urban challenges – from extreme heat and flooding to food security, biodiversity loss and public health.
Sponsorship Packages
These four sponsorship packages offer a unique opportunity to support the only global awards programme dedicated specifically to recognising plant-centred urban leadership.
Additional Opportunities
We recognise that every organisation has different objectives. Tailored sponsorship packages can be developed to align with your specific priorities. For interest in being the exclusive sponsor for the event, please get in touch.
Secure your partnership for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
To discuss partnership opportunities and confirm your preferred package, please contact:
Treve Evans Senior International Relations Manager treve.evans@aiph.org
We welcome you to be part of this unique occasion and support our mission as the
‘World’s Champion for the Power of Plants’.
“Participating in the AIPH World Green Cities Award represents a strategic opportunity to give international visibility to Niterói’s environmental initiatives, as well as promoting the exchange of knowledge and strengthening global partnerships focused on urban sustainability.”
Dionê Marinho Castro, Subsecretária de Resiliência e Coordenadora do PRO Sustentável, City of Niterói, Brazil
- 2024 Finalist in the Living Green for Social Cohesion and Inclusive Communities category
