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GCH @ 55th UN Human Rights Council: local and regional governments’ voice strengthened

During the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council, we focused on supporting States on a Joint statement on local governments and human rights and on addressing critical issues for Local and Regional Governments (LRGs), such as the rights to adequate housing and to a healthy environment. Our aim was to amplify their voices …

16 April 2024
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Enhancing the Role of Local and Regional Governments in the Global (Plastic) Waste Crisis

During a high-level event celebration, co-organised by the Geneva Environement Network, together with Türkiye and others, the Global Cities Hub emphasized that LRGs stand at the forefront of combating air, plastic and other forms of pollution and its detrimental effects on the environment and public health. While Member States play a primary role in shaping rules, norms …

27 March 2024
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At UN HRC, States want more space for local governments

The GCH was very proud to be closely associated with and support the joint statement* of 50+ States who jointly reaffirmed that local governments had an important role in relation to human rights, given their competencies in key areas such as housing, water and land management, health, and education, among many others. The statement, which …

15 March 2024
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From UNEA-6: GCH addresses critical issues for LRGs

The GCH works in various, including the environment, climate, and pollution to make the voice and concerns of LRGs heard. Here are some highlights of our activities from the last couple of weeks.

15 March 2024
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GCH advocates for localizing SDGs at the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

On March 13-14, 2024, the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development will focus on “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development…”. GCH will emphasize the need for localizing SDGs by strengthening and empowering local and regional governments to advance the six transitions needed to achieve the goals.

12 March 2024
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Our 2023 Annual report is out!

Read our 2023 Annual Report to learn more about how the Global Cities Hub provided an effective platform for collaboration between local and regional governments (LRGs) and international players and strengthened the voice of LRGs within multilateralism.

10 March 2024
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Ensuring sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems is crucial for cities

On 8 March, the event “Cities and sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems” co-organized by the Global Cities Hub (GCH) and the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project, in collaboration with FAO, raised huge interest. It gathered city representatives from Bangladesh, Kenya and Rwanda, and various international stakeholders dealing with the issue, including FAO, WHO, …

08 March 2024
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All government levels must prioritize housing affordability and ending homelessness

On 5 March 2024, in the margins of the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, the Global Cities Hub (GCH) moderated a side-event co-organized by Brazil, Finland, Germany and Namibia to address the interlinked issues of housing (un)affordability and homelessness, both very topical for local and regional governments (LRGs). In today’s urbanized world, the …

05 March 2024
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The Global Cities Hub celebrates its 4th anniversary!

Established in 2020, the Global Cities Hub has evolved into a dynamic organization that connects local and regional governments to international actors in Geneva and beyond, and which works to elevate the urban agenda within the Geneva ecosystem.

04 March 2024
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GCH contributes to UNEA-6 resolutions and Cities and Regions Summit

UNEA-6 focuses on how multilateralism can help tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. The Assembly is an important opportunity for all levels of governments, including LRGs, and civil society to shape the global environmental policy.

20 February 2024
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