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Global Cities Hub

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

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September 30, 2024 10:00 am
The 4th Forum of Mayors entitled "The Cities Summit of the Future", will be held in Geneva (30 Sept-1 Oct. 2024). Following-up on the "Pact for the Future" to be adopted at the UN Summit of the Future (New York, 22-23 Sept. 2024), Mayors around the world will convene to collaboratively draw up an outcome statement, emphasizing the crucial role of cities and local actors in leading the way towards a brighter and more sustainable future for all.
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The Global Cities Hub is at the forefront of linking LRGs and international organizations to address together the most pressing challenges faced by urban centers worldwide. Engaged in a diverse array of initiatives, the Hub fosters collaboration among cities, their mayors and their 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

Global Digital Compact and the Guidelines on People-Centred Smart Cities

On 10 September 2024 Global Cities Hub contributed to the consultation with LRGs and representatives of city networks to reflect on the Global Digital Compact and opportunities for its implementation by local actors, while leveraging the first International Guidelines on People-Centred Smart Cities. When international regulations are created LRGs should not only be formally ...

Cities at the core of WIPO’s Global Innovation Cluster Index 2024

Innovation is one of the key forces that drive economic growth and social progress. To monitor it, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) publishes annually the Global Innovation Index (GII), which also identifies the world’s top 100 science and technology (S&T) clusters. Year after year, these happen to be cities.  The next GII will be launched on 26 ...

City diplomacy in action

The 4th Forum of Mayors – the Cities’ Summit of the Future starts in one month on 30 September 2024. It is worth recalling the excellent analysis of Paola Deda published by the Geneva Policy Outlook earlier this year about the participation of Mayors in the work of ...