The Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
The 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...Read More
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UCLG Annual Retreat 2026 Highlights Cities as Drivers of Global Change
The UCLG Annual Retreat 2026 was held from 23–27 February in Barcelona, bringing together local and regional leaders to examine the evolving role of cities...Read More
The Seoul Smart City Prize 2026 Applications are Now Open
We are pleased to inform you that applications are now open for the Seoul Smart City Prize 2026. The Prize recognizes innovative and impactful smart...Read More
The 3rd UN Virtual Worlds Day 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland
We 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...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Joins COP31 Preparatory Talks in Ankara
UCLG-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...Read More
The Mediterranean Capitals of Culture 2028 initiative is now open
We are pleased to announce that the call for applications for the Mediterranean Capitals of Culture 2028 initiative is now open. Aiming to promote cultural...Read More
The Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) 2026 Baku, Azerbaijan
The Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be held from 17–22 May 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, co-organized by UN-Habitat and the Government...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Committee on Women Holds Presidency & Committee Meeting in İzmit
The UCLG-MEWA Committee on Women (MEWA Women) Presidency and Committee Meeting convened in İzmit on February 13, hosted by İzmit Municipality, and brought together local...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Committee on Social Inclusion Presidency and Committee Meeting Took Place in Ankara
The UCLG-MEWA Committee on Social Inclusion Presidency and Committee Meeting convened in Ankara on February 11,2026, bringing together mayors, municipal officials, experts, and international partners...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Committee on Culture & Tourism Convenes for Presidency and Committee Meeting in Muğla
The UCLG-MEWA Committee on Culture & Tourism (CC&T) Presidency and Committee Meeting was held in Muğla on February 7, 2026, convening mayors, local government representatives,...Read More
SDG Index Training Held at Esenler Municipality
The SDG Index Training, organized by UCLG-MEWA and hosted by the Esenler Municipality Directorate of Innovation and Technology, was successfully held on January 22, 2026....Read More
VSR Türkiye Workshop Held in Karatay
The first Subnational Voluntary Review “VSR Türkiye Workshop” was organized under the auspices of Karatay Municipality. The workshop addressed the implementation of the United Nations...Read More