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Connecting local and regional governments to the United Nations and other international organizations
 

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Advancing Human Rights from the Ground Up: LRGs and NMIRFs in Focus

On 23 July, the Global Cities Hub, UNOHCHR, the Geneva Human Rights Platform, and UCLG co-organized a full-day workshop, under the theme “Enhancing national reporting and implementation of human rights through coordinated engagement at the local and regional levels: the role of NMIRFs.” The event brought together a wide range of actors to exchange on how to better integrate LRGs into the international human rights system, which has historically been centred on State actors.
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October 6, 2025 10:00 am

5th meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors

Palais des Nations, Geneva
The 5th meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors will take place on 6 and 7 October 2025 in Geneva. It is organized under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), with support from the Global Cities Hub.
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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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“Last Good Chance” to Conclude Plastic Pollution Treaty

The fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) — described by many as the last good chance to conclude negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty — opened today at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. ...
  • August 5, 2025
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Local and Regional Governments at the HLPF

At the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York the 2025 Local and Regional Governments Forum (LRGF) and the Special Event of the Local2030 Coalition take place today.
  • July 16, 2025
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From Smart Cities to Citiverse the voice of city leaders count

The GCH in cooperation with WeGo and ITU organized the Smart City Leaders’ Talk on “Safe smart cities and climate frustration”. This is a highly important topic because a people-centered smart city approach means finding answers to peoples’ needs – and a climate conscious sustainable urban future is clearly one of them.
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