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Cities and Regions are emerging humanitarian donors

The Global Cities Hub facilitated the discussion among representatives of local and regional governments (LRGs) met for an open discussion on their engagement in international solidarity. Subnational contributions to development cooperation and humanitarian aid have grown significantly over the years but so have the challenges.

  • 29 October 2026
  • 25
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From Risk to Resilience: Mayors, Housing and Sustainable Local Communities

GCH moderated the roundtable “Resilient Housing in a Changing Risk Landscape”, held on the margins of the 6th UN Forum of Mayors, on 14 October, co-organized with UNDRR, UNECE, UNDP, UN-Habitat. For mayors and city representatives the discussion is especially relevant as cities have extensive responsibilities linked to resilient housing.

  • 14 October 2026
  • 107
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GCH partners with WEF on Urban Transformation Summit 2026

GCH partnered with WEF to bridge the UN Forum of Mayors and the WEF Urban Transformation Summit. The UTS brought together leaders from business, government and civil society. The discussions underscored that successful urban transformation depends on a shared understanding of how development can generate lasting economic value and create more resilient, attractive and competitive cities.

  • 14 October 2026
  • 12
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“Mini-multilateral” exchanges between mayors and international organizations

On 13 October, GCH and UNECE organized the first Mayors × International Organizations High-Level Exchange, during the 6th UN Forum of Mayors. Designed as an alternative to a traditional panel discussion, the new format enabled mayors to speak directly with senior representatives from WHO, UN-HABITAT, ITU, UNECE, and UNDRR about the expertise, tools and opportunities available.

  • 13 October 2026
  • 253
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Mayors call for stronger support for nature-based urban resilience

Organised by GCH and ICLEI with UNECE, UNEP, UNDRR and IFSS, the event Nature as Urban Infrastructure: Local Solutions to Heat, Flooding and Fires explored how nature can strengthen urban resilience and what cities need from national and international partners to bring local solutions to scale. It brought together mayors, representatives of international organisations and experts.

  • 13 October 2026
  • 306
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Women mayors call for more inclusive urban leadership

The event Women Mayors: Empowering Urban Leadership for a Sustainable Future gathered women mayors from around the world to explore the barriers women continue to face both in reaching and exercising political leadership. Reaching political office does not mean these challenges disappear! Women leaders continue to face gender-based scrutiny.

  • 12 October 2026
  • 193
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The 6th UN Forum of Mayors opens in Geneva!

The 6th United Nations Forum of Mayors opens today (12 Oct. 2026) in Geneva under the theme “Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future”, bringing together the highest number of mayors and city leaders from around the world in its history. They will exchange on the most pressing challenges facing urban communities, focusing on SDG 11 (Sustainable cities & communities).

  • 12 October 2026
  • 148
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Aligning Policy and Finance to Deliver Sustainable Local Development

At Building Bridges 2026, our panel, “Aligning Policy and Finance to Deliver Sustainable Local Development: Mobilizing Finance to Reach Cities,” explored a critical question: how can we ensure that finance reaches the cities and communities where it is needed most? Cities are on the frontlines of climate change, yet many Local and Regional Governments (LRGs) face barriers to financing.

  • 08 October 2026
  • 163
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