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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
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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
  • 10
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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
  • 3
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GCH co-chairs ITU Working Group on AI

GCH is proud to co-chair the Working Group on “Outreach and Engagement” of ITU’s Focus Group on AI for Smart Sustainable Cities and Communities. This international collaboration brings city administrations and technology experts together to identify where standards and related guidance can help create the conditions to turn AI opportunities into tangible benefits.

  • 07 October 2026
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63rd Human Rights Council Session: what’s there for local governments?

Throughout the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Global Cities Hub followed negotiations on key resolutions, engaged with Member States and other stakeholders, and advocated for stronger recognition of local and regional governments (LRGs) within the human rights system. The outcomes of the HRC included key priorities for the GCH.

  • 07 October 2026
  • 1
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Countering anti-migrant narratives locally

GCH participated in a UN Human Rights Council event focusing on the critical role of local and regional governments (LRGs) in countering anti-migrant narratives. LRGs, being the level of government closest to, and usually also the most trusted by citizens, are uniquely positioned to foster inclusive communities and counteract discrimination.

  • 30 September 2026
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Strengthening Democratic Local Governance

GCH hosted the webinar Why Local Democracy Matters for a More Prosperous World, bringing together experts from international and national level to discuss how democratic local governance can contribute to stronger, more prosperous and inclusive societies. GCH’s new publication Strengthening Democratic Local Governance to Advance Human Prosperity was officially launched.

  • 28 September 2026
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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
  • 349
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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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