Organizer
The Forum of Mayors is organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
A ground-breaking initiative, the Forum convenes mayors in a formal UN process in Geneva to discuss global challenges that affect them. The Forum adopts declarations and conveys recommendations to UN Member States. It promotes a new and more inclusive multilateralism, which enables mayors to participate in global debates alongside States and develop collective solutions that respond to people’s concerns.
The Forum of Mayors is unique in the UN system. Global Cities Hub (GCH) is proud to be a partner since its first edition in 2020.
Fourth Forum of Mayors (2024)
The Fourth Forum of Mayors (ECE/HBP/2023/42 §75) will be held between 30 September and 1 October in Geneva. Taking place immediately after the UN Summit of the Future it is titled “Cities Summit of the Future” and will explore issues from that event that are relevant to cities.
The Forum of Mayors is a formal body of the United Nations. It meets in Geneva. As an official meeting of UNECE, the Forum is recorded and broadcast.
- Anyone can watch the event live or recorded on the UN television channel (UNTV). To watch the webcast, click on the link during the meeting.
- In-person participation is limited. Participants must be officially accredited by a diplomatic mission or an accredited NGO, or officially invited by the UNECE secretariat.
Forum of Mayors mapping
The GCH presents work that international actors in Geneva do on urban issues. It showcases that work, helps actors connect, and builds a community of urban experts in Geneva. Discover GCH’s Mapping for the Forum of Mayors.
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