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UCLG-MEWA and Zero Waste Foundation Formalize Partnership at Istanbul’s Zero Waste Forum
Representing UCLG-MEWA on behalf of its incarcerated President, Tayseer Abu Sneineh, Co-President of UCLG-MEWA and President of Urban Community Al Fayhaa—Wael Zmerly attended the forum...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Participated in the UCLG World Council
Xi’an, 17 October 2025 – UCLG-MEWA participated in the UCLG World Council held this week in Xi’an, under the motto “Shaping Communities for Current and...Read More
Call For Proposals: Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE)
UN Women will provide funding through Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) – Women’s Leadership Initiative, which is a multistakeholder initiative, including the European Union, UN Women,...Read More
Applications are Now Open for the UCLG-MEWA Volunteering Program
The UCLG-MEWA Volunteering Program is designed to familiarize young people with the perspectives and practices of local governance, sustainable development, decentralized cooperation, and local governments’...Read More
UCLG-MEWA 2025 Congress Held in Konya
The Congress of the United Cities and Local Governments Middle East and West Asia Section (UCLG-MEWA) was held from 2 to 4 October 2025, hosted...Read More
Call for Submission: Driving Urban Transitions (DUT)
Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) is now open for application. The deadline of the first stage of the DUT is 17 November. DUT is part of the Mission Innovation (MI)...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Participated in the UfM Informal Economy Workshop
Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), in partnership with the German Development Cooperation and with the support of the European Commission (Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs...Read More
UCLG MEWA Congress 2025 to Convene in Konya
UCLG MEWA 2025 Congress will take place in Konya on October 2–4, 2025. Organized in partnership between UCLG MEWA and the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the...Read More
Call for Submission: Dubai International Best Practices Award 2025
We are pleased to inform you that the 14th cycle of the Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development is now open for submissions...Read More