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Global Cities Hub

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

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22 June 2026 12:05
This event showcases how the City of Zürich is taking an innovative step to expand its role in global climate action through the Pilot Project for International Climate Finance Zurich (PIKZ). Discover how it serves as a a practical initiative and a forward-looking model for the growing potential of cities to drive collaborative, international climate action.
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07 July 2026 08:00
Join the Mayors' events and 150+ other sessions World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and AI for Good Summit 2026, held in Geneva on 6-11 July 2026. They will convene stakeholders to accelerate progress in digital cooperation and to unlock AI’s potential to serve humanity. The first Global Dialogue on AI Governance will also provide an inclusive platform to discuss critical issues concerning AI.

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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

GCH Advances Dialogue on AI and the Citiverse

The Global Cities Hub (GCH) organized two discussions and launched its new policy paper on artificial intelligence (AI) and the citiverse. Cities are entering a new digital phase driven by AI and immersive digital environments. How can they address these challenges? How can they prepare for the transformation that these new technologies unlock?

The growing role of city networks in digital cooperation

How can cities make their voices heard in global governance and work together to tackle increasingly complex challenges? One answer is international city networks. The Mayors for Digital Cooperation (MDC) is a new global network aimed at strengthening the role of cities in digital governance and localizing the implementation of international digital commitments.

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.