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The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
3 March 2026AnnouncementsThe Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation is now open for submissions. The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation is co-sponsored by the City of Guangzhou, the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and the World Association of the Major Metropolises (Metropolis). The 7th Guangzhou Award aims to recognize innovation...

The Seoul Smart City Prize 2026 Applications are Now Open
2 March 2026AnnouncementsWe are pleased to inform you that applications are now open for the Seoul Smart City Prize 2026. The Prize recognizes innovative and impactful smart city initiatives implemented by local and regional governments, institutions, corporations, and other stakeholders. Projects that promote digital innovation, inclusive urban governance, sustainability, and citizen-centered services...

The 3rd UN Virtual Worlds Day 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland
2 March 2026AnnouncementsWe are pleased to inform you that the 3rd UN Virtual Worlds Day will take place on 11-12 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, at the headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The 3rd UN Virtual Worlds Day brings together governments, cities, UN entities, industry, and experts to explore how...

UCLG-MEWA Joins COP31 Preparatory Talks in Ankara
27 February 2026NewsUCLG-MEWA took part in the Consultation Meeting for the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held on 26 February 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye. Convened by the Presidency of Climate Change under the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, the meeting...
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