HIGHLIGHTS
Join the Mayors' events and 150+ other sessions World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and AI for Good Summit 2026, held in Geneva on 6-11 July 2026. They will convene stakeholders to accelerate progress in digital cooperation and to unlock AI’s potential to serve humanity. The first Global Dialogue on AI Governance will also provide an inclusive platform to discuss critical issues concerning AI.
Find out how the Global Cities Hub will engage with the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026, held in New York in July. The HLPF 2026 will focus on SDG6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG7- Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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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.
NEWS
The growing role of city networks in digital cooperation
How can cities make their voices heard in global governance and work together to tackle increasingly complex challenges? One answer is international city networks. The Mayors for Digital Cooperation (MDC) is a new global network aimed at strengthening the role of cities in digital governance and localizing the implementation of international digital commitments.- 10 June 2026
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Historic Urban7 meeting in Nancy ahead of G7
At a historic Urban7 meeting in Nancy, mayors delivered a strong political message to G7 leaders ahead of the Évian Summit: empowering cities leads to more effective, inclusive and accountable public action, particularly in times of crisis and rapid transformation. U7 members called on G7 leaders to institutionalise dialogue with cities and local governments.- 05 June 2026
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