World Cities Day

   Under the theme "AI & Green Innovation: Powering a Sustainable Future," Bridge for Cities 2026 brings together government, industry, academia, and civil society from cities along the Belt and Road and beyond. Related Sites and Documents:  Bridge for Cities Knowledge Platform . Watch the UNIDO's Bridge for Cities 2026 | 28–30 October | Vienna International Centre! 08:49:15

The 6th meeting of the United Nations Forum of Mayors will be held (in-person only) in Geneva, on 12-13 October 2026, under the theme " Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future ". SESSION FOUR | 15:00–18:00 15:00–16:00 | VII. Sustainable, adequate and affordable housing (SDG 11.1) Presenter: Mr. Raf Tuts, Director of the Global Solutions Division, UN-Habitat Co-moderators: Mr. Tony Dyer (Bristol), Vice Chair of the UN Forum of Mayors Bureau Ms. Julaihah binti Jamaludin, Mayor of Hulu Selangor, Malaysia Interventions by the Mayors Closing remarks: Mr. Curt Garrigan, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) 16:00–16:45 | VIII. Cultural and natural heritage protection (SDG 11.4) Presenter: Ms. Laia Gasch, Director of the World Cities Culture Forum Co-moderators: Mr. Eckart Würzner (Heidelberg), Chair of the UN Forum of Mayors Bureau Ms. Clara Muzzio, Deputy Mayor of Buenos Aires, Argentina Interventions by the Mayors Closing remarks: ...

 The 6th meeting of the United Nations Forum of Mayors will be held (in-person only) in Geneva, on 12-13 October 2026, under the theme " Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future ". SESSION THREE | 10:00–13:00 10:00–11:30 | V. Green cities and environmental quality (SDGs 11.6 and 11.7) Presenter: Ms. Sharon Gil, Head of the Subnational Climate Action Unit, UNEP Moderator: Mr. Tony Dyer (Bristol), Vice-Chair of the UN Forum of Mayors Bureau Interventions by the Mayors Closing remarks: Ms. Paola Deda, Director, Environment and Forests Division, UNECE 11:30–13:00 | VI. Inclusive planning and urban resilience (SDGs 11.3 and 11.5) Presenter: Ms. Sophie Baranes, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Co-moderators: Ms. Christina Kitsos (Geneva), Ex Officio member and Vice-Chair of the UN Forum of Mayors Bureau Mr. Amr Lashin, Mayor of Aswan, Egypt Interventions by the Mayors Closing remarks: Ms. Sukaina Al Nasrawi, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN ESCWA) Th...

 The 6th meeting of the United Nations Forum of Mayors will be held (in-person only) in Geneva, on 12-13 October 2026, under the theme " Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future ". The Forum will bring together mayors from across the UNECE region and beyond to exchange experiences, share best practices, and adopt an outcome document reflecting shared priorities , emphasizing the essential role of local governments in delivering a sustainable future . Aligned with the 2026 session of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (New York, 6-15 July 2026), the meeting will focus primarily on the local implementation of key targets of Sustainable Development Goal 11 ( Sustainable Cities and Communities ), while also exploring the role of innovation and creativity in advancing sustainable urban development . Related Sites and Documents: Learn More . Watch the 2nd Session - Forum of Mayors 2026! Meetings & Events

The 6th meeting of the United Nations Forum of Mayors will be held (in-person only) in Geneva, on 12-13 October 2026, under the theme " Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future ". The Forum will bring together mayors from across the UNECE region and beyond to exchange experiences, share best practices, and adopt an outcome document reflecting shared priorities , emphasizing the essential role of local governments in delivering a sustainable future . Aligned with the 2026 session of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (New York, 6-15 July 2026), the meeting will focus primarily on the local implementation of key targets of Sustainable Development Goal 11 ( Sustainable Cities and Communities ), while also exploring the role of innovation and creativity in advancing sustainable urban development . Related Sites and Documents:  Learn More . Watch the 1st Session - Forum of Mayors 2026! Meetings & Events