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UCLG-MEWA and Zero Waste Foundation Formalize Partnership at Istanbul’s Zero Waste Forum
UCLG-MEWA’s International Relations Coordinator Dr. Reem Abusamra and Research Assistant Mehmet Arda Yıldız actively participated in the Zero Waste Forum organized by the Zero Waste...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
UCLG-MEWA Concludes Pivotal Training on Urban Climate Resilience: Addressing Loss and Damage in the Middle East and West Asia in Amman
A landmark training program titled “Building Urban Climate Resilience: Addressing Loss and Damage in the Middle East and West Asia” successfully concluded in Amman, bringing...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 Participated in the Webinar “Lebanese Municipalities: What Support Can International Cooperation Provide?”
UCLG-MEWA R&D and Projects Coordinator Yehia Ibrahim participated in the webinar “Lebanese Municipalities: What Support Can International Cooperation Provide?” which brought international partners and local...Read More
UCLG-MEWA Hosts Strategic Dialogue on Urban Traffic Challenges and Solutions
Under the auspices of the UCLG-MEWA, a meeting titled “Traffic Problems and Solution Proposals” was held on Friday, August 8, 2025. The event addressed the...Read More
Avcılar Municipality Set to Strengthen Its Role within UCLG-MEWA
In accordance with UCLG-MEWA’s targets of expanding its scope of activities for the 2025–2028 period and promoting an inclusive approach to local governance, Mayor in...Read More
UCLG-MEWA’s Showcases Regional SDG Localization Strategy at Arab Mayors Academy
The Second Edition of the Arab Mayors Academy, launched by UN-ESCWA and UN-Habitat, convened mayors, governors, and senior municipal leaders from across the Arab region...Read More