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The 5th meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors will take place on 6 and 7 October 2025 in Geneva. It is organized under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), with support from the Global Cities Hub.
Created in April 2024, the Local and Subnational Governments (LSNG) Coalition unites local and subnational governments, city networks and other organizations to push for urgent collective action at all levels of government and society to address the environmental and health hazards posed by plastic pollution.
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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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From Smart Cities to Citiverse the voice of city leaders count
The GCH in cooperation with WeGo and ITU organized the Smart City Leaders’ Talk on “Safe smart cities and climate frustration”. This is a highly important topic because a people-centered smart city approach means finding answers to peoples’ needs – and a climate conscious sustainable urban future is clearly one of them.- July 8, 2025
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GCH and AIMF renew their MoU
The Global Cities Hub and the Association Internationale des Maires Francophones (AIMF) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding framing their ongoing collaboration.- July 7, 2025
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