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Heat resilience starts at the local level

On the eve of Heat Action Day (2 June) the Global Cities Hub, in partnership with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, convened an online event titled Cities Beat the Heat. The event spotlighted how the phenomenon of extreme heat needs to be examined through an urban lens and how cities, often bearing the brunt of climate change, are pioneering solutions to extreme heat. It underscored the urgent need for data-driven, inclusive, collaborative and actionable urban heat adaptation.
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Sign the Mayors’ declaration on financing for development

The Global Cities Hub and the Global Parliament of Mayors encourage mayors to sign the Mayors' Declaration on Financing for Development to build a better, more equitable world for future generations. Find here the text of the declaration and sign it with a few clicks to show your support!
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Mayor Anne Hidalgo Visits the Global Cities Hub in Geneva

On 12 May 2025, the Global Cities Hub (GCH) had the honour of welcoming Mayor Anne Hidalgo to Geneva. This meeting provided a valuable opportunity to present the GCH’s mission to better connect local and regional governments (LRGs) to United Nations, as well as other international organizations based in Geneva and beyond.
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Coordinating Housing and Health for Better Quality of Life

On 7 May 2025, UN-Habitat, WHO, and GCH partnered to organize the workshop “Addressing Urban Health Challenges in a Changing World” to drive forward collaborative action on urban development and public health. The GCH was thrilled to host this inter-agency workshop that gave the opportunity for LRGs to be part of this future oriented policy-discussion from the beginning. Inclusive multilateralism is the best way forward to find the right solutions at the intersection of housing and urban health.
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States agree on landmark pandemic treaty with key implications for LRGs

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, and following more than three years of negotiations at the World Health Organization (WHO), States have reached an agreement on a new treaty to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to future pandemics. The GCH has engaged from the beginning and advocated for the whole-of-government approach to make sure that LRGs will have a more structured role in future national and international efforts.

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