Fourth Forum of Mayors

The UN 4th Forum of Mayors, the “Cities Summit of the Future”, will take place at the Palais des Nations, Geneva from 30 September to 1 October 2024. It will immediately follow the UN Summit of the Future (New York, 22-23 September 2024). Mayors convening in Geneva will have the opportunity to deliberate on the ramifications for local authorities of the “Pact of the Future” to be adopted by UN Member States in New York. Furthermore, they will be able to highlight the multiple ways in which cities can substantially contribute to implementing the Pact, forging a brighter future for humanity and accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Forum will consist of four sessions. The first three sessions will focus on examining the implications for local authorities stemming from the various chapters of the Pact of the Future.

During each of these sessions, mayors will have the opportunity to address the audience and provide insights into how their city can contribute to the implementation of the Pact in the areas in question. In particular:

• Session one will examine the first chapter of the Pact and its implications for local authorities: 1. Sustainable development and financing for development. 
• Session two, the Forum will delve into the implications for local authorities outlined in the second and third chapters of the Pact: 2. International peace and security. 3. Science, technology, and innovation, and digital cooperation
• Session three will center around two crucial topics of the Pact: 4. Youth and future generations. 5. Transforming global governance. 

During the fourth, and the last session, the Forum is expected to collaboratively finalize and agree on a Statement from mayors on the Future of Cities representing a unified vision and commitment from municipal leaders towards shaping the future of our cities.

Date: 30 September 2024 – 1 October 2024 
Time: 10h00 – 18h00
Location: Palais des Nations, Geneva and online 
Format: On-site only
Language: English