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SDG Localization and Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs): what comes after the 1st VLR?

The Global Cities Hub, in partnership with UN-Habitat and UNECE, organised an event on the margins of the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) in the UNECE region to discuss the critical question of what comes after a first Voluntary Local Review (VLR). The discussion underscored the importance of ensuring VLRs are continuous, inclusive, and action-oriented processes.
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May 20, 2026 6:00 pm

Climate change, health and cities – From global commitments to local impact

Villa Rigot & online
Climate change is one of the most significant public health threats of the 21st century, with profound impacts on morbidity, mortality, health systems, and health equity. Addressing these requires policies implemented across all levels of governments. Localization is essential to achieving the objectives of the Global Action Plan on Climate Change and Health.
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May 11, 2026 9:00 am

UN Virtual Worlds Day: AI and the Citiverse

Geneva & online
At the 3rd UN Virtual Worlds Day, local and regional governments will discuss how the convergence of artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies is reshaping urban governance and enabling new approaches to delivering public services. Be there to contribute to turning AI and the citiverse into trusted, people-centred outcomes for cities.
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April 22, 2026 1:15 pm

SDGs Local Implementation: What Comes after the 1st (initial) VLR?

Online & Villa Rigot
Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) have become an increasingly important instrument for cities and regions to work on SDGs, to “translate” them into the local and subnational dimension. However, a critical question remains: What comes after the initial/first VLR? The event aims to move the discussion forward to second-generation implementation pathways.
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Human Rights Council recognizes the role of LRGs

The Global Cities Hub commends the adoption of several Human Rights Council (HRC) resolutions on advancing multilateral work with local and regional governments (LRGs). The GCH provided inputs during the negotiation process. These resolutions reflect a growing openness to recognize the importance and relevance of LRGs.
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A Global Movement for Gender Equality: Launching the Cities for CEDAW Campaign

The Cities for CEDAW campaign is officially launched! By adopting local ordinances, institutionalizing gender equality, and collaborating with civil society and international bodies, every city can become a beacon of gender equality. The future of gender equality is being written one city at a time. The time to act is now.

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