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Why Local Governments Must Have a Voice in Global Discussions on Sea-Level Rise

At the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the GCH participated in the side-event “Coastal Cities, Towns & Settlements on the Front Line”. Sea-level rise is no longer only an environmental concern. It is a human rights issue, affecting housing, health, and livelihoods. While the challenge is global, its consequences are felt locally.

  • 28 September 2026
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“Guiding Principles for People-Centred Smart Cities in the AI Era” – Consultation

GCH joined the consultation on the “Guiding Principles for People-Centred Smart Cities in the AI Era”, led by ITU and UN-Habitat. The document is intended for key actors shaping, governing and delivering digital and AI-enabled transformation in cities. Local and regional government can contribute to shaping the document, which will be launched at the Barcelona Smart City Expo.

  • 24 September 2026
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GCH takes part in 9th OECD roundtable on cities and regions for SDGs

The Global Cities Hub took part in the 9th OECD Roundtable on Cities and Regions for the SDGs. The Roundtable brought together cities, regions, States, international organisations, academia, civil society and other stakeholders to discuss the impact of decentralised development co-operation (DDC) and reflect on the outcomes of the 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum on sustainable development (HLPF).

  • 08 September 2026
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GCH welcomes secondment from The Hague

The Global Cities Hub welcomes a secondment from the Municipality of The Hague (Netherlands). Eline joins the GCH as Visiting Policy Officer. In connection with the 6th UN Forum of Mayors and the GCH’s thematic priorities, she will help promote the localization of the SDGs and advocate for better inclusion of cities and regions at the global level. Welcome Eline!

  • 01 September 2026
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“Build Back Better”: work with your cities and regions now, before the next disaster strikes

GCH took part in the first Geneva Disaster Prevention Dialogue. The new Dialogue series seeks to draw on the expertise in International Geneva to make Build Back Better, the least advanced of the four priorities of the Sendai Framework, a reality. For the GCH, Build Back Better is a question of urban governance where LRGs have responsibilities, capacity and decision-making power.

  • 31 August 2026
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A more inclusive multilateralism from New York to Geneva

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!

  • 24 August 2026
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We need to accelerate the implementation of the New Urban Agenda!

Last week in New York, the Global Cities Hub took part in the UN High-Level Meeting on the New Urban Agenda (NUA). The NUA represents a shared vision for a more sustainable future: urbanization can be a powerful driver of sustainable development for countries worldwide if it is well-planned and well-managed. LRGs are key players in sustainable urban development!

  • 16 July 2026
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GCH in New York City: Strengthening Partnerships for City Diplomacy

The GCH’s mission in New York provided an opportunity to deepen dialogue with one of the world’s leading cities in multilateral engagement: GCH President and Mayor of Geneva, Christina Kitsos, met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whom she invited to a future edition of the Forum of Mayors. The visit underscored NYC’s longstanding leadership in localizing the SDGs.

  • 15 July 2026
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Multi-level cooperation can deliver affordable and sustainable housing

At the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York, the GCH moderated an event on “Scaling affordable and sustainable housing in a rapidly urbanizing world.” A key message emerging from the discussion was that expanding the housing supply inevitably involves difficult trade-offs around climate, land use, and liveable neighbourhoods.

  • 10 July 2026
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