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.
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 [...]
Mayor Rees takes part in UN discussions on the global compact on migration
Mayor Marvin Rees, who becomes the first mayor to take part in UN discussions on the global compact for migration in New York, said cities as well as national governments needed to be involved in [...]
New Member: Taysir Abu Snienah, Hebron, Palestine
Hebron, May 2018 – Hebron's Mayor Taysir Abu Snienah : ” The Global Parliament of Mayors is a platform for all the cities in the world. It is cities that make peace and [...]
‘If Mayors ruled the World’ panel at ICORN General Assembly
. Malmö, 3 May 2018 - GPM Executive Committee Mayors Orlando (Palermo, Italy) and Rees (Bristol, UK) represented the Global Parliament of Mayors in the panel 'If Mayors ruled the World' at the Safe [...]
Mayor Rees invites you to the GPM Annual Summit
Bristol, April 2018 - Mayor Rees personally invites you to join the Global Parliament of Mayors and attend the GPM Annual Summit. This year's Annual Summit takes place from 21-23 october in Bristol, UK. [...]