UCLG-MEWA Committee on Culture and Tourism Presidency and Committee Meeting
The Presidency of the UCLG-MEWA Committee on Culture and Tourism (CC&T) was elected anew following the UCLG-MEWA Congress held in October 2025. To ensure an...Read More
UCLG-MEWA-Led UN SDGs Index Training Held in Karatay
Organized by UCLG-MEWA and hosted by Karatay Municipality, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index Training, a significant capacity-building activity for local governments regarding...Read More
Call for Participation: 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)
Registration deadline: 23 January 2026 Event Dates: 9–20 March 2026 The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will take place...Read More
The UCLG-MEWA 2025 Annual Staff Retreat was held in Istanbul
The UCLG-MEWA Annual Staff Retreat was held from 22 to 26 December 2025 at the General Secretariat in Istanbul, Türkiye. The Retreat brought together staff...Read More
Call for Submissions: 17th International Festival of Research and Innovation in Urban Management
The 17th International Festival of Research and Innovation in Urban Management, organized by the Urban Research and Planning Center of Tehran Municipality, will take place...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Contributed to Global Environmental Governance at UNEA-7 Cities and Regions Summit and GMGSF
Organized under the framework of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), UCLG-MEWA participated in the UNEA-7 Cities and Regions Summit and the 21st Global Major...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Brings Regional Priorities to the International Agenda at the Mercociudades Summit
UCLG-MEWA participated at a high level in the Mercociudades Summit, organized by Mercociudades, a major network of local governments in Latin America. UCLG-MEWA Secretary General...Read More
Join UCLG to Celebrate the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
UCLG would be honored if you could join the celebration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 4 December 2025, from 14:00...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Participates in LivCom Awards 2025 in Istanbul
United Cities and Local Governments Middle East and West Asia Section (UCLG-MEWA) proudly participated in the International Awards for Livable Communities (LivCom Awards) 2025, held...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Engages in the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha
UCLG-MEWA actively participated in the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD), convened by the United Nations General Assembly in Doha, Qatar, under Resolutions A/RES/78/261...Read More
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