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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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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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Cities at the Centre of AI Governance at ‘AI for Good’ in Geneva

At the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, the GCH co-hosted this high-level session bringing together local and regional leaders, international organizations, governments, academia, and the private sector to explore how emerging artificial intelligence technologies can support building resilient, inclusive, and people-centred cities.

  • 09 July 2026
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How can cities localize the twin transition?

At the WSIS Forum 2026, GCH organized the High-Level Dialogue: Mayors – Localizing the Twin Transition. The session brought together local and regional leaders, international organizations, and experts to discuss how the twin transition can be translated from global policy ambitions into practical pathways that reflect local realities.

  • 08 July 2026
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United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance Opens in Geneva

The 1st session of the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance opened on 6 July 2026 in Geneva. The Global Dialogue aims to provide a platform for exchanging experiences, perspectives, and ongoing initiatives related to AI governance and to advance global discussions on the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence.

  • 06 July 2026
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Local Governments and Peaceful Protest

At the UN Human Rights Council side event on peaceful protest, the GCH argued that the recognition of the role of local and regional governments (LRGs) needs strengthening. As LRGs make practical decisions on crowd management, public safety, and policing, GCH proposed the creation of a concise guide for officials to ensure human rights-compliant protest management.

  • 26 June 2026
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GCH and WeGO Renew Partnership to Advance Inclusive Multilateralism

Today, the Global Cities Hub (GCH) and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming a partnership driven by a shared conviction: cities and local and regional governments have a vital role to play in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity.

  • 24 June 2026
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Human Rights: Change comes from the ground up!

The GCH co-organised, together with the Geneva Human Rights Hub and partners, an event marking the 20th of the UN Human Rights Council. The event highlighted that participation is not an end in itself. Does broader engagement help the HRC achieve greater impact through stronger implementation, more effective follow-up and better prevention of human rights violations?

  • 19 June 2026
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