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16 March 2022 13:30

Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response: what do local authorities bring to the global debate?

As the international community embarks on a global debate to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, it is important to consider the crucial work undertaken at municipal level to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic and the role of local authorities in preventing and responding to possible future pandemics.

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Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) and its Mayors Mechanism

Geneva

The GFMD fosters dialogue on migration and development in an informal, non-binding and state-led framework. It has established an innovative tool to engage with local and regional governments: the Mayors Mechanism.

Institution: GFMD

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Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response: what do local authorities bring to the global debate?

Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) and its Mayors Mechanism

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The Plastics wrap-trap: what about cities in inter-states negotiations?

The Plastics wrap-trap: what about Cities in inter-states negotiations?

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