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02 June 2026 14:00

2026 Heat Action Day: Cities Beat the Heat

Villa Rigot & online
2 June marks the 5th edition of Heat Action Day (HAD), a global day of action and awareness on extreme heat. In 2026, HAD’s theme is indoor heat. The event will mark Heat Action Day by highlighting best practices and scalable initiatives that can be replicated by local and regional governments around the world. Together, we can #BeatTheHeat.
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08 June 2026 14:00

Fireside chat on “The Transformative Power of AI in the Citiverse”

Online
Cities around the world are navigating a shift toward integrating advanced virtual representations to enhance planning, management and citizen engagement. This digital environment is transforming how people live, learn, and govern. Join us for a fireside chat on the occasion of the launch of the GCH policy paper on “The Transformative Power of AI in the Citiverse”.
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15 June 2026 15:00

Preparing Cities for the AI-Enabled Citiverse

Online
This webinar presents the Global Initiative on AI and Virtual Worlds – Discovering the Citiverse and selected tools for LRGs. The Initiative aims to advance the AI-enabled citiverse where AI, spatial intelligence and digital twins converge to deliver real-world impact by aligning strategic vision, technical foundations, and accessibility by design.
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The Global Cities Hub is at the forefront of linking LRGs and international organizations to address the most pressing challenges faced by urban centers worldwide. Engaged in a diverse array of initiatives, GCH fosters collaboration among cities,  mayors and city networks to strengthen inclusive multilateralism in the Geneva ecosystem, including the United Nations. Our work spans critical areas including environment and climate change, smart city development, protection of human rights, and promotion of urban health. By facilitating knowledge exchange and joint action, we aim to create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments for all.

 

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Climate, health and cities: bring local action into global health governance!

Organized by the GCH on the margins of the 79th World Health Assembly, the event “Climate change, health and cities: From global commitments to local impact” explored how cities can help translate global commitments taken by States in the WHO Global Action Plan on Climate Change and Health into concrete action on the ground.

13th World Urban Forum: multilevel cooperation for sustainable urbanization

The Global Cities Hub will participate at the 13th World Urban Forum. As one of the leading global gatherings on sustainable urbanization, WUF offers a platform to exchange experiences, strengthen multilevel cooperation and advance solutions for the future of cities. We are looking forward to an inspiring and action-oriented WUF, with the engagement of LRGs.

Reimagining the Rules of Urban Development for More Liveable Places

On 12 May 2026, the GCH took part in the Annual Meeting of the Davos Baukultur Alliance. The Alliance brings together different stakeholders around a shared objective: creating liveable places designed, built and cared for with long-term quality in mind. A mindset shift is essential to making high-quality Baukultur the norm rather than the exception.
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