The GEN is at the UN #ForumOfMayors!

The 6th edition, under the theme “Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future” gathers city leaders to discuss the local implementation of the #SDGs, including the environmental dimension.

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The #ForumOfMayors gathers in plenary for a session on #GreenCities and envt. quality, allowing participants to share experiences, and explore how to protect & expand green spaces, integrate NbS into urban value, towards SDG 11.6 & 11.7.

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The GEN is at the #ForumOfMayors side event "Nature as Urban Infrastructure: Local Solutions to Heat, Flooding and Fires", a space to exchange experiences & connect them with evidence tools, initiatives and financing approaches to scale action.

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The UN Forum of Mayors has recognised that healthy cities depend on people and animals. A milestone for animals in urban policy. 🏙️🐾 #UrbanOctober #ForumofMayors

Over 80 cities took part in the 2025 #ForumofMayors from member states in Europe, Africa, Asia & Latin America, with our discussions highlighting how much even very different cities have in common. We are all at the frontline of global challenges and all innovating to find the solutions

🪡It was my honour this week to chair the 5th UN #ForumofMayors in Geneva and report back our recommendations to member states for enhanced multilevel cooperation between international, national & local governments on the global housing crisis, gender equity, climate change & inclusive growth

Tea Aulavuo of UNECE presents an overview of the 6th UN #ForumofMayors taking place in #GENeva from 12 to 13 October 2026.

Focusing on #SDG11 on sustainable cities & communities, this year's Forum will tackle environment-related topics such as green cities & pollution.

Tea Aulavuo shares relevant activities and events of UNECE, including:

🔹 2025 #ForumOfMayors, where mayors will participate & reflect on key urban issues
🔹 86th session of the Committee on Urban Development Housing & Land Management, where ministers are invited to adopt concrete commitments

Commissioner Ruth Dreifuss met with Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of @un-habitat.bsky.social, to exchange ideas on promoting cities that prioritize health, inclusion & resilience.

Collaboration is essential for people-centered urban development.

#UrbanHealth #ForumOfMayors #SDGs

Comm'r Ruth Dreifuss, official spokesperson at the 5th meeting of the UN #ForumOfMayors, highlighted how cities are on the front line of public health. By addressing inequalities, protecting human rights & supporting community-led responses, mayors can build healthier, stronger cities.
#UrbanHealth

🙏Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of UNECE, for convening #ForumofMayors, where I highlighted how the real benefits of #DigitalTransformation are felt locally.
From #SmartCities to incl local development, let's make sure that digitalization drives progress where people live.
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What is the role of cities in the future of #globalgovernance and #multilateralism? The #ForumofMayors in Geneva was dedicated to this question. @janasikorska.bsky.social examines the internationalisation of cities🏙️

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