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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!
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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.
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GCH at the UN HLPF!

The GCH participated in the 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), where UN Member States reviewed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and recognized the role of local and regional governments, particularly on SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), by including mayors and city representatives in their delegations.
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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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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.

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.

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.
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