Events

20 May 2026 18:00

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

Climate change is one of the most significant public health threats of the 21st century. This event will explore how localization and multi-level cooperation are key to address the impacts of climate change on health and to achieve the objectives of the Global Action Plan on Climate Change and Health.

02 June 2026 14:00

2026 Heat Action Day: Cities Beat the Heat

Villa Rigot & online

2 June marks the 5th edition of Heat Action Day (HAD), a global day of action and awareness on extreme heat. In 2026, HAD’s theme is indoor heat. The event will mark Heat Action Day by highlighting best practices and scalable initiatives that can be replicated by local and regional governments around the world. Together, we can #BeatTheHeat.

08 June 2026 14:00

Fireside chat on “The Transformative Power of AI in the Citiverse”

Online

Cities around the world are navigating a shift toward integrating advanced virtual representations to enhance planning, management and citizen engagement. This digital environment is transforming how people live, learn, and govern. Join us for a fireside chat on the occasion of the launch of the GCH policy paper on “The Transformative Power of AI in the Citiverse”.

11 May 2026 09:00

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.

22 April 2026 13:15

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.

31 March 2026 15:00

Cities for CEDAW: Local Action for Women’s Rights