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We should carve out a bigger space for LRGs in global decision-making

In a recently published WEF Agenda Post GCH argues that LRGs can be agile partners with the capacity to respond quickly in times of economic, health or environmental crisis. Their actions can complement and extend the actions of central governments. They can also help deliver key global goals, such as the SDGs or the Paris …

  • July 23, 2024
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New dynamics for continued pandemic negotiations, but still no transparency

From 16-17 July 2024, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) tasked to draft a new pandemic agreement met for its 10th session. There was high hope that relevant stakeholders, including the Global Cities Hub, would be allowed from now on to take part as observer in all INB meetings. But this proposal has been strongly pushed back by several delegations.

  • July 17, 2024
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Human Rights Council need to engage more with local governments

On 4 July, the Global Cities Hub took part in an event organized by Chile, Egypt, the Republic of Korea, Romania and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to share the conclusions and discuss the implementation of recommendations contained in the OHCHR report (A/HRC/56/32) submitted at this current session (56th) …

  • July 4, 2024
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Joint Statement on “Digitalization of Cities and Human Rights”

On 1 July 2024, 52 countries joined the Statement on “Digitalization of Cities and Human Rights”. It is the first time that the UN Human Rights Council addresses the question of ‘smart cities’. While digitalization presents many opportunities (accessibility of public services, enhanced civic participation), it also entails human rights risks, including those arising from …

  • July 2, 2024
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Towards a Sustainable Ocean Economy: The Role of Coastal Cities and Regions

On 20 June 2024 we discussed how the international community can offer a path towards a sustainable ocean economy involving coastal cities and regions. The Role of Cities in the Ocean Economy Speakers of the Geneva Urban Debate “Towards a Sustainable Ocean Economy: What Role for Cities?” emphasized the critical but often under-valued role of …

  • June 27, 2024
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Smart City Leaders’ Talk

The Smart City Leaders’ Talk at the WSIS+20 High-level Events on 28 May 2024 discussed the issue of people-centered and sustainable smart city development and provided a great example of an inclusive dialogue between international organizations and local governments on this crucial topic. Hosted by ITU WSIS Process, co-organized by GCH and WeGO, with the …

  • June 20, 2024
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Cities must beat the heat, but they face a lot of challenges!

On 29 May 2024, a few days ahead of Heat Action Day, the Global Cities Hub co-organized an event with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre on “Cities beat the heat”. With heatwaves being on the rise globally, occurring earlier in the summer, getting both longer and hotter due to climate change, we felt …

  • June 17, 2024
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GCH and UN-Habitat sign agreement to continue fruitful cooperation and set new goals

On 14 June 2024, Global Cities Hub and UN-Habitat signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue their successful cooperation. The purpose of this MoU is to provide a framework of collaboration to advance the participation and engagement of LRGs in multilateralism and various aspects of sustainable urban development. UN Assistant Secretary-General and Acting Executive Director …

  • June 17, 2024
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Cities have the potential to drive innovative initiatives on drugs that can inspire national change

On 26 June 2024, at the occasion of the International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, the GCH hosted a Geneva Urban Debate on “Advancing Drug Policy Reform at the Local Level”. The event put the limelight on an issue that is not often discussed within the International Geneva ecosystem and at a level that is usually forgotten, i.e., the local level.

  • June 13, 2024
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