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Connecting local and regional governments to the United Nations and other international organizations
 

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April 22, 2026 1:15 pm

SDGs Local Implementation: What Comes after the 1st (initial) VLR?

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Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) have become an increasingly important instrument for cities and regions to work on SDGs, to “translate” them into the local and subnational dimension. However, a critical question remains: What comes after the initial/first VLR? The event aims to move the discussion forward to second-generation implementation pathways.
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UNEA-7 Cities and Regions Summit: a stronger multilevel environmental governance

UNEP’s recently published UNEA-7 Cities and Regions Summit Report highlights key messages from mayors and governors as well as State representatives, heads of IOs and NGOs, including the GCH. Speakers underlined that empowering cities and regions is essential to advancing sustainable solutions and turning global commitments into reality.
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March 31, 2026 3:00 pm

Cities for CEDAW: Local Action for Women’s Rights

Online & Villa Rigot
Cities can be places of safety, opportunity, and inclusion for women and girls the world over! The event will launch the Cities for CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women) campaign at the global level and encourage local and regional governments to join to advance the rights of women.
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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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Elevate the local narrative to the global discussions

GCH’s “Davos 2026 Debrief” shared the most relevant outcomes of World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and explained how they translate into local policy and action. WEF brought together diverse stakeholders under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”. It focused on rebuilding trust, cooperation and dialogue – without hiding sometimes antagonistic views.
  • February 26, 2026
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