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Global Cities Hub

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

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January 29, 2025 2:00 pm
Kickstart the year by discovering some of the most important multilateral issues for local and regional governments. Explore how LRGs can actively engage at the global level in the following processes: Plastics and Pandemics new global treaties that will shape our future. The 5th UN Forum of Mayors UN Environment Assembly / 30th Climate Change CoP Q&A to bring a topic of your interest
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As we embark on a new year, a new strategic framework will guide the GCH’s work over the next 4 years, through 2028. This document provides our partners with a clear blueprint about GCH’s vision, mission and values, along with its objectives and how to achieve them.

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

UN Forum of Mayors to take place on 6-7 October 2025

The GCH team, official partner of the UN Forum of Mayors (FoM), is  happy to confirm that UNECE Member states have adopted the new Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the UN FoM, which confirm for its fifth edition the truly global nature of the Forum. The 2025 UN FoM will be set up as a …

The power of city diplomacy

On 13 December 2024, the GCH was honored to participate in a thought-provoking event on the power of city diplomacy, organized by the Office of international relations of the Diputació de Barcelona.

GCH and ITU sign agreement to strengthen cooperation

On 12 December 2024, Global Cities Hub and International Telecommunication Union signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize and pursue their successful cooperation. The purpose of this MoU is to contribute to advancing the participation and engagement of Local and Regional Governments (LRGs) in multilateralism, especially in digitalization, smart cities and AI governance and ...