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A more inclusive multilateralism from New York to Geneva

As we get “back to school”, what comes next for city diplomacy at the UN? The UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York in July offered many reasons for optimism. Yet one question remains: how can LRG’s contribution be made more institutionalised to have greater impact? The FoM might be part of the solution!
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27 August 2026 14:00

100 Days to the UN Water Conference

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Ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, the Global Cities Hub and UN Habitat co-organize a webinar unpacking the preparations for the Conference and launching the policy paper ‘International Cooperation for a Water-Secure Future’. Join us to reaffirm the indispensable role of LRGs in water governance and ensure that global water decisions are informed by local realities, and to discover the policy recommendations for States and local authorities.
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We need to accelerate the implementation of the New Urban Agenda!

Last week in New York, the Global Cities Hub took part in the UN High-Level Meeting on the New Urban Agenda (NUA). The NUA represents a shared vision for a more sustainable future: urbanization can be a powerful driver of sustainable development for countries worldwide if it is well-planned and well-managed. LRGs are key players in sustainable urban development!
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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.

 

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GCH in New York City: Strengthening Partnerships for City Diplomacy

The GCH’s mission in New York provided an opportunity to deepen dialogue with one of the world's leading cities in multilateral engagement: GCH President and Mayor of Geneva, Christina Kitsos, met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whom she invited to a future edition of the Forum of Mayors. The visit underscored NYC's longstanding leadership in localizing the SDGs.

Multi-level cooperation can deliver affordable and sustainable housing

At the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York, the GCH moderated an event on “Scaling affordable and sustainable housing in a rapidly urbanizing world." A key message emerging from the discussion was that expanding the housing supply inevitably involves difficult trade-offs around climate, land use, and liveable neighbourhoods.

Cities at the Centre of AI Governance at ‘AI for Good’ in Geneva

At the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, the GCH co-hosted this high-level session bringing together local and regional leaders, international organizations, governments, academia, and the private sector to explore how emerging artificial intelligence technologies can support building resilient, inclusive, and people-centred cities.
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