This side event to the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC63) will explore possible elements for a future Human Rights Council initiative on sea-level rise and human rights focused on urban and local action. It aims to promote a policy-oriented and practical dialogue on how to protect the rights of people living in coastal cities and settlements exposed to sea-level rise.
Join us to discuss GCH's new publication, Strengthening Democratic Local Governance to Advance Human Prosperity and explore why effective democratic local governance matters and how strengthening it can contribute to more prosperous, resilient and inclusive communities.
At the Building Bridges 2026 Summit, GCH and SDSN co-organize the event “Aligning Policy and Finance to Deliver Sustainable Local Development”. Join us to discuss how policy alignment, innovative financing structures, and stronger partnerships can help bring sustainable finance closer to the cities and communities where it is needed most.
Join over 60 mayors from all over the world at the 6th meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors “Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future”. Bring your local perspectives to the discussions on sustainable cities, water and sanitation, innovation and creativity, affordable and clean energy, housing, Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) and more!
This Geneva Urban Debate brought together representatives of national governments, international organizations, water utilities, local and regional governments, and the Geneva water community 100 days ahead of the UN Water Conference 2026 to discuss how international cooperation can accelerate progress towards SDG 6 - clean water and sanitation for all.
As we get “back to school”, what comes next for city diplomacy at the UN? The UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York in July offered many reasons for optimism. Yet one question remains: how can LRG’s contribution be made more institutionalised to have greater impact? The FoM might be part of the solution!
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