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08 June 2026 14:00

Fireside chat on “The Transformative Power of AI in the Citiverse”

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Join us for a fireside chat on the occasion of the launch of the GCH policy paper on “The Transformative Power of AI in the Citiverse”. The event will explore the technological, social, economic and governance aspects of the shift toward integrating virtual representations to enhance urban planning, city management and more.
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15 June 2026 15:00

Preparing Cities for the AI-Enabled Citiverse

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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.

 

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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.

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?

Climate, health and cities: bring local action into global health governance!

Organized by the GCH on the margins of the 79th World Health Assembly, the event “Climate change, health and cities: From global commitments to local impact” explored how cities can help translate global commitments taken by States in the WHO Global Action Plan on Climate Change and Health into concrete action on the ground.
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