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Nairobi joins the GCH as a new member!

Nairobi joins the Global Cities Hub, strengthening connections between local governments and international organizations. As a UN host city and home to UN-Habitat and UNEP, Nairobi will contribute to advancing urban development, environmental sustainability, and global governance.
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December 11, 2024 2:00 pm

Enhancing local-global dialogue for sustainable waste management in urban areas

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The rapid urbanization of the global population, with over 4.4 billion people currently residing in cities, has intensified challenges related to waste management. As cities expand, the generation of municipal wastewater, solid waste (both organic and inorganic fractions), and greenhouse gas emissions increases significantly.
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Preparations for 5th UN Forum of Mayors can start !

The mandate of the UN Forum of Mayors was extended on 9 December 2024 as a standing body with a unanimous decision. In doing so, Member States of the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) acknowledged that the Forum had successfully allowed mayors to contribute to the work of the UN and to exchange best practices, such as the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level.
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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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The future of multilateralism is not what it used to be

On 6 December 2024 GCH organized its Annual Retreat. This truly multi-stakeholder meeting offered a ‘safe space’ for an open-minded discussion among cities and regions’ representatives, their networks, States and international organizations. It contributed to a mutual understanding of what multilateralism could look like in the future and how to strengthen the work of the UN and ...
  • December 10, 2024
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Strengthening investors’ confidence in urban climate finance

The SDSN Global Commission for Urban SDG Finance and the Penn Institute for Urban Research have recently published their report “The Green Cities Guarantee Fund: unlocking access to urban climate finance”. The Commission also presented the proposed Green Cities Guarantee Fund (GCGF) at U20 in Rio de Janeiro. Global Cities Hub co-director Kemileva is an SDSN commissioner and GCH ...
  • November 20, 2024
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Local and Subnational Governments’ Coalition to End Plastic Pollution: An Open Letter to the Chair of the Negotiations for the Plastic Pollution Treaty

Today, during a dedicated event hosted by the Geneva Environment Network, the Local and Subnational Governments’ Coalition to End Plastic Pollution reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a strong Plastic Pollution Treaty. The Coalition introduced an open letter  and draft langage addressed to the Chair of the negotiations (INC5) mentionning that the treaty presents a crucial ...
  • November 14, 2024
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