root, Author at Global Cities Hub

January 20, 2023 2:00 pm

Plastic pollution convention under negotiation: what about the cities?

The negotiation of the new International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution (Plastic Pollution INC-1) started in November in Punta del Este Uruguay and will continue next April in Paris (INC-2). As the issue raises a lot of interest, a "plastic COP" some say, local and regional governments (LRGs), among the first to be concerned are nowhere to be seen in the negotiations.

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December 6, 2022 6:45 pm

Urbanization and climate change: what challenges for the countries from the “Global south”?

Forum Genève, Rue de Lausanne 19 Genève

On 6 December, the Geneva Cities Hub has been invited to contribute to an event organized by Helvetas on “Urbanization and climate change: what challenges for the countries from the “Global south”?”.

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December 6, 2022 1:15 pm

Cities for refugees: places of economic productivity, participation and wellbeing

Av. de la Paix 9, and Online

With a focus on refugee hosting in cities of East Africa and the Middle East, this event on Tuesday, 6 December will include the first public presentation of emerging findings from a ground-breaking large-scale study comparing refugee wellbeing, livelihoods and enterprise in camps and urban areas.

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November 30, 2022 1:00 pm

Artificial Intelligence and Children & Youth

Av. de la Paix 9, and Online

The aim of this workshop is to identify a strategic approach to drive change in AI practices to protect children and youth.

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November 29, 2022 1:30 pm

Human rights of the Rapa Nui people during the COVID-19 pandemic: Local government & business experiences

Av. de la Paix 9, and Online

It is of particular importance to hear the voice of local and regional governments in the international fora, including business & human rights. This is particularly striking in the areas of water and sanitation, transport, trade, telecommunications, and energy production.

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World Economic Forum (WEF)

Geneva

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is the International Organization for Public-Private cooperation. It provides a platform for leaders from all stakeholder groups from around the world – businesses, governments and civil society – to come together and drive positive change, including in cities which are faced with numerous challenges brought by urbanization.

Institution: WEF

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Plastic pollution convention under negotiation: what about the cities?

Urbanization and climate change: what challenges for the countries from the “Global south”?

Cities for refugees: places of economic productivity, participation and wellbeing

Artificial Intelligence and Children & Youth

Human rights of the Rapa Nui people during the COVID-19 pandemic: Local government & business experiences

World Economic Forum (WEF)

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