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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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Geneva Urban Debate Sets the Scene for UN Water Conference

This Geneva Urban Debate brought together representatives of national governments, international organizations, water utilities, local and regional governments, and the Geneva water community 100 days ahead of the UN Water Conference 2026 to discuss how international cooperation can accelerate progress towards SDG 6 – clean water and sanitation for all.

  • 27 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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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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