HIGHLIGHTS
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 (#WEF26), held in Davos from 19–23 January under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”. This webinar co-hosted by GCH and WEF aims to debrief local and regional governments (LRGs) on the most relevant outcomes of #WEF26 and explore how they might translate into place-based policy and action.
We are calling all proactive, alert and agile cities and regions: join the UN Virtual Worlds Day on 11 May 2026. Share with us your city’s innovative project on the application of AI and digital twins to build resilience across critical sectors. If selected, you will be invited to present your city’s activities to the international community.
TOPICS
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.
NEWS
The Global Cities Hub calls for LRG inclusion at 2026 IMRF briefing
The Global Cities Hub took part in the first briefing convened by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to prepare for the 2026 International Migration Review Forum (IMRF). The GCH intervened to call for space for LRGs to participate and contribute. Migration is a cross-cutting issue managed at all levels of government!- February 3, 2026
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New Science policy panel on Chemicals opens its 1st session
The United Nations’ most recent scientific body, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP), opened on Monday, 2 February 2026 in Geneva. The Global Cities Hub will encourage the effective involvement of local and regional governments in the work of the ISP-CWP.- February 2, 2026
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