The Sixth meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming Sixth meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors (2026), taking place from 12 to 13 October 2026,...Read More
World Mayors Tour China
We are pleased to inform you about an upcoming opportunity for one Mayor from the MEWA region to participate in the World Mayors Tour of China,...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Champions Local Action and Governance at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar
As extreme weather events, land degradation, and severe droughts continue to disrupt cities globally, local and regional governments took center stage at the 17th session...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Forum on Innovation and Food Systems Took Place in Selçuklu
UCLG-MEWA Forum on Innovation and Food Systems brought together municipal leaders, regional delegates, international representatives, academic experts, and urban policy specialists in Selçuklu on July...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Drives Regional SDG Action and Local Leadership at HLPF 2026
UCLG-MEWA actively participated in the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2026, held in New York, USA, between July 7-15. With 2026 marking a critical juncture...Read More
Call for Contributions! | MEWA Agora Issue 52
We are pleased to invite contributions for Issue 52 (September edition) of MEWA Agora, themed: “Governing the Future: Local Power in a New Era of Multilateralism.” This issue will...Read More
Launch of 2026 Report on SDG Localization at HLPF
We are pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Report of the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments (facilitated by UCLG) has been officially launched at...Read More
MEWA Agora Issue 51 is out!
We are pleased to announce that Issue 51 (June edition) of MEWA Agora, themed: “Green Frontiers: Local Leadership in Biodiversity & Land Restoration.” is out now! This issue...Read More
Call for Contributions: Localizing the Right to Adequate Housing
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing has launched a Call for Input entitled “Localizing the Right to Adequate Housing: How...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Joins Global Leaders at Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul
On June 5, 2026, UCLG-MEWA participated in the Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul, organized by the Zero Waste Foundation under the auspices of the...Read More
Advancing Housing Solutions: UCLG‑MEWA’s Voice at World Urban Forum 13
UCLG‑MEWA actively participated in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026, under the theme “Housing the...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Participates in Izmir Culture Policies Workshop
Izmir Culture Policy Workshop, organized by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, was held at the Izmir Historical Gas Factory on May 7-8, 2026. UCLG-MEWA was represented...Read More