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October 17, 2024 11:00 am

Building Peace through an Urban Lens

Maison de la Paix
Managing the social and political impact of rapid urbanization is a defining global challenge of the 21st century. As cities expand and new urban centres emerge, the dynamics of peacebuilding and conflict prevention increasingly involve urban spaces. Join us for this critical discussion about the intersection of urbanization, security, and peacebuilding.
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Advocate of the Forum of Mayors Lord Foster tells mayors to “THINK BIG!”

The 4th Forum of Mayors titled the Cities’ Summit of the Future concluded with great success. It brought together around 400 participants – including more than 50 mayors – from cities and member States from all over the world, various UN entities, other intergovernmental organizations, as well as NGOs and academia. The Forum is in full expansion and its further development will consolidate it as a prime example of inclusive multilateralism where all levels of government collaborate to build a better future for all and ...
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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.

 

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Cities Lead the Way: Highlights from Workshop on Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs)

A landmark workshop on “Action-Oriented Plans for Implementing Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs)” brought together mayors and city representatives from across the globe to share their experiences on localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as every year, on the margin of the 2024 United Nations Forum of Mayors
  • October 7, 2024
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4th Forum of Mayors: Side Event Addresses Solutions for the Triple Planetary Crisis

At the margin of the 4th Forum of Mayors, a key side event titled “Solutions for the Triple Planetary Crisis” convened city leaders, UN representatives, and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)  experts to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The event underscored the importance of leveraging expertise in …
  • October 4, 2024
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Mayors and International Organizations: Working together for sustainable and inclusive cities

Following last year's successful event, the Global Cities Hub brought together Mayors and Deputy Mayors with leaders from UNECE, UNCTAD, UNHCR, and WHO, on the margins of the Fourth Forum of Mayors. The discussion covered critical topics such as refugee inclusion, sustainable urbanization, urban health, and trade development. Each leader underscored the importance of local ...
  • October 3, 2024
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