HIGHLIGHTS
The 20th anniversary of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) offers an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and examine how its institutional practice has evolved. How has the HRC widened participation over its first 20 years, and how can this evolution strengthen its impact in the future?
This webinar presents the Global Initiative on AI and Virtual Worlds – Discovering the Citiverse and selected tools for LRGs. The Initiative aims to advance the AI-enabled citiverse where AI, spatial intelligence and digital twins converge to deliver real-world impact by aligning strategic vision, technical foundations, and accessibility by design.
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The Global Cities Hub is at the forefront of linking LRGs and international organizations to address the most pressing challenges faced by urban centers worldwide. Engaged in a diverse array of initiatives, GCH fosters collaboration among cities, mayors and city networks to strengthen inclusive multilateralism in the Geneva ecosystem, including the United Nations. Our work spans critical areas including environment and climate change, smart city development, protection of human rights, and promotion of urban health. By facilitating knowledge exchange and joint action, we aim to create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments for all.
NEWS
Historic Urban7 meeting in Nancy ahead of G7
At a historic Urban7 meeting in Nancy, mayors delivered a strong political message to G7 leaders ahead of the Évian Summit: empowering cities leads to more effective, inclusive and accountable public action, particularly in times of crisis and rapid transformation. U7 members called on G7 leaders to institutionalise dialogue with cities and local governments.- 05 June 2026
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How can local governments #BeatTheHeat?
On 2 June 2026 the Global Cities Hub and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Center co-hosted an event to mark Heat Action Day. How does Cape Town consider heat in its policies and programmes? What tools do international organizations have for local and regional governments to combat extreme heat? How can cities mitigate workplace heat stress?- 02 June 2026
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