The Global Parliament of Mayors is a governance body of, by and for mayors from all continents. It builds on the experience, expertise and leadership of mayors in tackling local challenges resulting from global problems. At the same time, it brings local knowledge to the table and thus participates actively in global strategy debates and underscores the need for practical, action oriented solutions.
GPM extends condolences on the passing of Kofi Annan
GPM Chair Mayor De Lille: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Kofi Annan devoted his life to a peaceful, sustainable and equal world for all. His [...]
Refugees and the city
In cooperation with the World Refugee Council, the Centre for International Governance Innovation publishes the World Refugee Council Research Paper Series. The GPM Advisory Committee Co-chair Robert Muggah together with Adriana Erthal Adbenur have contributed to this [...]
Health and city resilience as part of the GPM
One of the topics at the GPM Annual Summit 2018 will be ‘dealing with health as part of city resilience’. Mayors and experts will discuss, share and deliberate on pandemic preparedness and ensuring cities are [...]
Maps reveal hidden truths of the world’s cities
"Maps are as old as man. Not surprisingly, they can help us get our heads around complex ideas” says GPM Advisory Committee Co-Chair Robert Muggah. From refugee flows, to rising sea levels, to fires and light [...]
The GPM congratulates Mayor Wolusmal
The GPM congratulates Executive Committee member Mayor Wolusmal on his appointment as minister at the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing. As a pioneer mayor of the GPM who has been involved since the early days [...]
New Member: Yousef Al-Shawarbeh – Amman, Jordan
Amman, June 2018 - Amman's Mayor Yousef Al Shawarbeh: "Amman has been a pioneer city of the GPM, having joined the Inaugural Convening in The Hague in September 2016. We praise the distinguished [...]
Global Parliament of Mayors now part of UCLG’s Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments
The Hague, June 2018 - The Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) has officially become a member of the Global Taskforce and looks forward to a fruitful collaboration. GPM Executive Committee Vice Chair, Mayor Kurz from [...]
New Member: Jozias van Aartsen, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Amsterdam, June 2018 - Amsterdam's Mayor Jozias van Aartsen
New Member: Nicolás Ducoté, Pilar, Argentina
Pilar, May 2018 - Pilar's Mayor Nicolás Ducoté: " I celebrate the oportunities provided by this forum, which gives us the possibility of improving our public administrations. I am grateful for the exchange [...]
Uganda’s liberal refugee policy
" There are more than 20m refugees in the world today, more than at any time since the end of the second world war. Nearly 90% reside in poor countries. In many, to preserve [...]