HIGHLIGHTS
UNEA-7 OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT | While cooling has become essential for urban adaptation, the integration of LRGs into international governance and implementation mechanisms remains limited. This session will bridge that gap, showcasing how local actors are already delivering solutions on the ground and why they must be fully included in UNEA-led processes.
Kamelia Kemileva, GCH co-director, spoke at the GENeva UNEA Briefing ahead of UNEA-7. The GCH highlighted three key points: LRGs at the heart of environmental governance; the 4th Summit of Cities and Regions and the #BeatTheHeat official UNEA-7 side event.
TOPICS
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
Local and Regional Action for a resilient planet
UNEA-7 opened today. Mayor Ali Nazar from Addu City brought the voice of all local and regional authorities to all Member States - reporting back from the Cities and Regions Summit. He formulated clearly the Summit’s main takeaway: empowering cities and regions is the key to turning global environmental commitments into reality.- December 8, 2025
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Urban plastic pollution: cigarette filters in cities
Cigarette filters are a substantial source of plastic pollution that harms nature and biodiversity in general, but that affects cities severely due to higher population density. The Global Cities Hub encourages cities and region to connect discussions on tobacco control to their work and advocacy on plastic pollution.- November 18, 2025
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