PAST EDITIONS
In this page, you can find information on past editions of the Forum of Mayors, including links to the UNECE website for each edition and to the UNTV broadcast.
The Global Cities Hub has participated in sessions of the Forum of Mayors since 2020. We are a strong supporter of the Forum which is a unique opportunity for local and regional governments to engage with the multilateral system on key global issues with local effects.
Watch the video highlights from the Fourth Forum of Mayors:
The Fourth Forum of Mayors (ECE/HBP/2023/42 §75) was held on 30 September – 1 October in Geneva.
The theme was “Cities Summit of the Future”.
It took place immediately after the UN Summit of the Future. Discussions focused on topics relevant to cities that were explored during the Summit.
You can watch the Fourth Forum of Mayors on UNTV:
The Third Forum of Mayors was held on 2-3 October in Geneva.
The theme was “Urban regeneration towards 2030”.
You can watch the Third Forum of Mayors on UNTV:
The Second Forum of Mayors was held on 4-5 April in Geneva.
The theme was “Recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic while advancing the implementation of the SDGs”.
You can watch the Second Forum of Mayors on UNTV:
The First Forum of Mayors was held on 6 October in Geneva.
The theme was “City action for a resilient future”.