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Advocate of the Forum of Mayors Lord Foster tells mayors to “THINK BIG!”

The 4th Forum of Mayors titled the Cities’ Summit of the Future concluded with great success. It brought together around 400 participants – including more than 50 mayors – from cities and member States from all over the world, various UN entities, other intergovernmental organizations, as well as NGOs and academia. The Forum is in full expansion and its further development will consolidate it as a prime example of inclusive multilateralism where all levels of government collaborate to build a better future for all and ...

Building Peace through an Urban Lens

This insightful panel discussion looked at how building peace in urban areas requires addressing critical issues such as security provision, human rights protection, mobility, post-conflict reconstruction and governance of marginalized communities that often lack access to basic public services. The panel also looked at the role that cities and their leaders play in peacebuilding, the challenges faced by local actors in participating in these processes, and how local knowledge and expertise can contribute to peace.

October 17, 2024 11:00 am

GPW24: Building Peace through an Urban Lens

Maison de la Paix

Managing the social and political impact of rapid urbanization is a defining global challenge of the 21st century. As cities expand and new urban centres emerge, the dynamics of peacebuilding and conflict prevention increasingly involve urban spaces. Join us for this critical discussion about the intersection of urbanization, security, and peacebuilding.

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October 15, 2024 8:00 am

Final Local and Subnational Governments’ Coalition Consultation to End Plastic Pollution

Online

This webinar will cover an introduction to the coalition and global plastics treaty, present the updated LSNG Statement with new points relevant for INC-5, and feature insights from Local and Subnational Governments on considerations, challenges and opportunities Member States should consider ahead of the final round of negotiations.

Multilateralism is neither dead, nor obsolete

On 22-23 September 2024 UN Member States gather in New York to pledge a new beginning in multilateralism and transform global governance by strengthening the UN and making it more inclusive and effective in responding to our common challenges. One week after the Summit of the Future the 4th Forum of Mayors will take place in Geneva. The Forum titled “Cities’ Summit of the Future” will discuss the core messages of the Pact for the Future and translate it into ...

September 30, 2024 10:00 am

Fourth Forum of Mayors

Palais des Nations, Geneva

The 4th Forum of Mayors entitled "The Cities Summit of the Future", will be held in Geneva (30 Sept-1 Oct. 2024). Following-up on the "Pact for the Future" to be adopted at the UN Summit of the Future (New York, 22-23 Sept. 2024), Mayors around the world will convene to collaboratively draw up an outcome statement, emphasizing the crucial role of cities and local actors in leading the way towards a brighter and more sustainable future for all. For an overview of events ...