HIGHLIGHTS
Water underpins sustainable development. Join us to mark World Water Day with a webinar on Cape Town’s experience in urban water crisis management, highlighting lessons and practices for local and regional governments and the international community. The discussion will also situate urban water management within the context of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
Cities can be places of safety, opportunity, and inclusion for women and girls the world over! The event will launch the Cities for CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women) campaign at the global level and encourage local and regional governments to join to advance the rights of women.
TOPICS
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
The Global Cities Hub celebrates 6 years of engagement for cities and regions!
For the past 6 years, the GCH has tirelessly advocated for local and regional governments in international multilateral discussions, connecting global challenges and local solutions. Together, we can make multilateralism more effective!- March 2, 2026
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Elevate the local narrative to the global discussions
GCH’s “Davos 2026 Debrief” shared the most relevant outcomes of World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and explained how they translate into local policy and action. WEF brought together diverse stakeholders under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”. It focused on rebuilding trust, cooperation and dialogue – without hiding sometimes antagonistic views.- February 26, 2026
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