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UCLG‑MEWA actively participated in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026, under the theme “Housing the...Read More

Izmir Culture Policy Workshop, organized by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, was held at the Izmir Historical Gas Factory on May 7-8, 2026. UCLG-MEWA was represented...Read More

A cooperation agreement was signed between UCLG-MEWA and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) on 21 April 2026 during the UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau Meeting...Read More

UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau 2026 was held in Niğde, Türkiye, bringing together local and regional leaders, international organizations, UN experts, and academics. Over the course of...Read More

The Executive Bureau of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) convened in Mexico City on April 8-10, 2026, bringing together local and regional leaders from...Read More

We are pleased to inform you that the call for applications for the ICLEI 2026 Local Sustainability Award is now open. Organized by ICLEI Europe,...Read More

Following the UCLG-MEWA Congress held in October 2025, the Presidency of the UCLG-MEWA Committee on Environment has been newly elected. To ensure a coordinated and...Read More

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

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 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

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