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02 June 2026 15:00

2026 Heat Action Day: Cities Beat the Heat

Villa Rigot & online
2 June marks the 5th edition of Heat Action Day (HAD), a global day of action and awareness on extreme heat. In 2026, HAD’s theme is indoor heat. The event will mark Heat Action Day by highlighting best practices and scalable initiatives that can be replicated by local and regional governments around the world. Together, we can #BeatTheHeat.
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08 June 2026 14:00

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

Online
Cities around the world are navigating a shift toward integrating advanced virtual representations to enhance planning, management and citizen engagement. This digital environment is transforming how people live, learn, and govern. 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”.
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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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Alternative lawmaking for new multilateralism: cities as co-creators?

The roundtable discussion on “Alternative lawmaking for a new multilateralism: cities as co-creators?” explored how LRGs could contribute more directly to international norm creation. It focused on whether evolving forms of international governance may open space for cities not merely as active co-creators of international norms.

Global Cities Hub contributes to Bologna II Roundtable on LRGs in the UPR

The GCH participated in the 2nd Bologna Expert Roundtable to advance discussions on the role of sub-national authorities in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). It addressed a central policy question: how to systematically integrate LRGs into the UPR cycle through localized data, digital tools and structured multi-level governance.
  • 23 April 2026
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SDG Localization and Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs): what comes after the 1st VLR?

The Global Cities Hub, in partnership with UN-Habitat and UNECE, organised an event on the margins of the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) in the UNECE region to discuss the critical question of what comes after a first Voluntary Local Review (VLR). The discussion underscored the importance of ensuring VLRs are continuous, inclusive, and action-oriented processes.
  • 22 April 2026
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