The candidacy process of our local leaders for their election to the 2025–2028 term UCLG-MEWA governing bodies has officially begun. The elections are scheduled to take place during the UCLG-MEWA Congress 2025, to be held in Konya on 25-26-27 September 2025. However, due to unfavorable developments and overlapping elections in certain countries within our region, if the required majority is not achieved during the initial session, the elections will be held on 2–3-4 October 2025, at the same venue and under the same program.
We urge all Mayors and City Leaders across the region to step forward and express their interest in assuming leadership roles, representing the voices and aspirations of our local communities within the global sphere of local governance.
The nominations are invited for the following positions:
- UCLG-MEWA Presidency
(President, Co-Presidents, Treasurer, and Deputy Treasurer, Ombudsman, and Deputy Ombudsman) - UCLG-MEWA Council
(99 Members) - UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau
(33 Members, 17 substitute members elected from and by the Council) - President and a maximum of 5 Co-Presidents of UCLG-MEWA Committees
- City Diplomacy and Sustainability
(Working Group Chair under the committee)
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- Working Group on Intermediary Cities
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- Culture and Tourism
- Environment
(Working Group Chairs under the committee)
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- Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction
- Working Group on Food and Agriculture
- Working Group on Energy
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- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Smart Cities and Urban Mobility
- Social Inclusion
- MEWA Women
- UCLG-MEWA Ambassadors
- Ambassador for Climate
- Ambassador for Culture
- Ambassador for Governance
- Governing Bodies for the UCLG World Organization
- UCLG World Council (33+2 Members)
- UCLG Executive Bureau (11+1 Members, selected from the World Council)
This election cycle marks a pivotal moment to reaffirm our shared commitment to regional priorities that enhance local capacities, elevate quality of life, and advance the sustainable development agenda across our cities.
We kindly remind you that confirmation of your participation in the UCLG-MEWA Congress, to be held in Konya, must be submitted no later than 1 August 2025. We also wish to inform you that the meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format.
Deadline for Nominations: 15 August 2025
Contact: uclg-mewa@uclg-mewa.org, ir@uclg-mewa.org, idari@uclg-mewa.org, communications@uclg-mewa.org,
