Online Webinar – 31 March | 15:00–16:30 CET Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xDTygI9dStKfCRnnbVMdvw  Cities play a crucial role in bringing fundamental rights to life. While the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights provides a common framework for protecting rights across the European Union, it is at the local level that many of these principles are translated into concrete [...]

Delivering Democracy: DeCiDE - At the GPM Annual Summit 2025 DeCiDE Session | 6 June 2025 | 15:00–17:00 On Friday, 6 June, the Global Parliament of Mayors Annual Summit 2025 in Braga, Portugal kicked off with a powerful session titled “Delivering Democracy: DeCiDE”, highlighting the growing role of cities in safeguarding democracy and human rights [...]

16 November 2022 - In partnership with Abu Dhabi Sustainable Week (ADSW) and Masdar City, the GPM hosted today an onsite Roundtable for mayors at COP27. GPM Mayors Sharon Dijksma (Utrecht, the Netherlands), Rohey Malick Lowe (Banjul, the Gambia), and Manuel de Araujo (Quelimane, Mozambique) contributed to the debate. Mayor Marcin Krupa (Katowice, Poland) and Ms. Phyllis Dickerson, ED African American [...]

10 November 2022 - At COP27, Vice Chair Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of Banjul (the Gambia) will participate in the panel on 'Financing low carbon, resilient and inclusive cities through multi-level governance’ hosted by the World Resources Institute (WRI). The session will take place on November 11, 12.00 – 13.30 pm EET, in the Multi-level [...]

21 September 2022 - On the observance of the International Day of Peace and the start of the 3rd Annual 40 Days Safer Cities Challenge of UN-Habitat, the GPM acknowledges the importance of a collective human imperative to ensure our urban environments are productive, healthy, and safe. With the majority of humanity residing in cities, city [...]

6 September 2022 - In partnership with Masdar City and the Global Parliament of Mayors, Talent CitiesTM will host the ADSW Web Series: Cities Bringing Talent in the Innovation Economy on Tuesday, September 13th at 15:00 GTS. Join us for an in-depth discussion exploring talent gaps and the opportunities they offer for achieving economic growth and [...]