HIGHLIGHTS
During the 4th Forum of Mayors, the GCH will provide the opportunity for Mayors to directly interact with leaders of Geneva-based International Organizations and discuss how to handle today’s most pressing global challenges with local effects.
During the 4th Forum of Mayors, the "Cities' Summit of the Future", the GCH will co-organize a side-event with UNECE and Switzerland on Voluntary Local Reviews, which constitute tools for local governments to monitor progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
TOPICS
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
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 ...- September 10, 2024
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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 ...- August 30, 2024
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