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June 19, 2025 3:00 pm

What to expect at the Financing for Development Conference and beyond?

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As the global community prepares for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) at the end of June, the webinar discusses the key issue of SDG financing. With climate change intensifying, fiscal space tightening, and the SDGs still far from reach, how can financing for development become more effective? Localizing it in collaboration with the private sector is without doubt part of the answer. 
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Heat resilience starts at the local level

On the eve of Heat Action Day (2 June) the Global Cities Hub, in partnership with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, convened an online event titled Cities Beat the Heat. The event spotlighted how the phenomenon of extreme heat needs to be examined through an urban lens and how cities, often bearing the brunt of climate change, are pioneering solutions to extreme heat. It underscored the urgent need for data-driven, inclusive, collaborative and actionable urban heat adaptation.
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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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Local governments are key in fighting against plastic pollution

The Global Cities Hub joined the Geneva Environment Network and the other actors of International Geneva to celebrate World Environment Day. We highlighted the key role of local and regional governments (LRGs) in fighting plastic pollution, this year's World Environment Day theme.

Cities celebrate World Environment Day

Join the Global Cities Hub in celebrating World Environment Day 2025! Answer the question "How are you fighting against plastic pollution?" by posting on social media with the hashtag #CitiesAgainstPlastics and tag us!
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