Mayors Debate Democratic, Inclusive, and Innovative Change in Cities at the GPM Annual Summit 2022

2022-09-14T12:11:03+02:00

Katowice, June, 2022 – Over 45 mayors representing 20 countries, leaders of city networks, and representatives of international organisations came together at the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) Annual Summit. The event was hosted by Mayor Marcin Krupa of Katowice, Poland, with the title: “Transforming Together: How Cities Must Lead Democratic, Inclusive, and Innovative Global [...]

Mayors Debate Democratic, Inclusive, and Innovative Change in Cities at the GPM Annual Summit 20222022-09-14T12:11:03+02:00

Mayors Introduce Global Declaration for Democracy

2022-09-14T12:11:32+02:00

28 June 2022 — Today the German Marshall Fund announced that 51 mayors joined together to advance a Global Declaration of Mayors for Democracy in collaboration with the Global Parliament of Mayors, GMF Cities, and the Pact of Free Cities. Cities are on the front lines of the fight to preserve liberal democracy and defend [...]

Mayors Introduce Global Declaration for Democracy2022-09-14T12:11:32+02:00

Mayors of Ukraine Awarded GPM’s Prestigious Dr. Benjamin Barber Global Cities Award 2022

2022-09-14T12:12:21+02:00

28 June 2022 - The Global Parliament of Mayors has awarded the prestigious Dr. Benjamin Barber Global Cities Award to all Ukrainian Mayors, as a symbol of support for their resistance in the face of hostile attacks against and invasions of their cities. Their determination in safeguarding their citizens and territories, and their tenacious focus [...]

Mayors of Ukraine Awarded GPM’s Prestigious Dr. Benjamin Barber Global Cities Award 20222022-09-14T12:12:21+02:00

Joint Call on raising efforts to end the war in Europe

2022-09-14T12:13:58+02:00

19 April 2022 – “The invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin’s military in violation of international law and the war being waged in the most brutal way is causing more and more human suffering every day, affecting the innocent citizens of Ukraine. A sign of hope is the unprecedented solidarity and unity of the world community [...]

Joint Call on raising efforts to end the war in Europe2022-09-14T12:13:58+02:00

Mannheim’s Mayor Peter Kurz declaration on Ukranian detained Mayors

2022-03-17T12:47:45+01:00

17 March, 2022 - “The GPM is appeased to hear the news of the release of Ivan Fedorov, the Mayor of the city of Melitopol. However, Yevhen Matveyev, the Mayor of Dniprorudne is still in the hands of the Russian forces. The GPM strongly condemns the kidnapping and the detention. We reiterate our demand for [...]

Mannheim’s Mayor Peter Kurz declaration on Ukranian detained Mayors2022-03-17T12:47:45+01:00

Strong Urban Alliance Formed to Accompany the German G7 Presidency

2022-09-15T12:43:16+02:00

28 February, 2022 – In January, the G7 Presidency published its program, which highlighted the importance of “harnessing the transformative power of cities.” Cities can offer immense contributions to the goal of “progress for a just world” and the five fields of action defined by the Presidency. To this end, the Association of German Cities, [...]

Strong Urban Alliance Formed to Accompany the German G7 Presidency2022-09-15T12:43:16+02:00

Standing United with Ukrainian Mayors

2022-09-15T12:43:45+02:00

25 February, 2022 - We, mayors, join together in support of the cities, towns, settlements, and villages of Ukraine. Cities everywhere must have a say in determining their own, and our shared, futures. Mayors and city residents are advancing action on democratic practices, economic opportunity and climate change, but they can do none of this [...]

Standing United with Ukrainian Mayors2022-09-15T12:43:45+02:00

Call to Action on Climate Migration Unites Hundreds of Cities Around the World

2022-04-21T14:55:20+02:00

18 November 2021 – Approximately 200 million people are expected to leave their homes due to climate change by 2050, with most of those displaced people moving to cities. Forced migration is the human face of the global climate crisis and cities are sanctuaries for many migrants. Cities in the Global North and South must [...]

Call to Action on Climate Migration Unites Hundreds of Cities Around the World2022-04-21T14:55:20+02:00

Mayors gather for the Global Parliament of Mayors Annual Summit 2021 in Palermo, Italy

2022-09-15T12:51:22+02:00

  22 October, 2021 - Over 75 mayors from around the world came together at the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) Annual Summit “Reset: Cities leading in a New Era”. The mayors discussed pressing global issues, ranging from governance to climate-related migration and public health. Host of the event, Mayor Leoluca Orlando (Palermo, Italy) underlined [...]

Mayors gather for the Global Parliament of Mayors Annual Summit 2021 in Palermo, Italy2022-09-15T12:51:22+02:00

GPM ANNUAL SUMMIT 2021 “RESET: CITIES LEADING IN A NEW ERA”

2022-09-15T12:52:05+02:00

21 October, 2021 - The annual summit of the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) 2021, took place for the first time in Italy, hosted by the City and Metropolitan City of Palermo with Mayor Leoluca Orlando, co-founding the GPM. The work took place from 21-23 October 2021 at the Sala Diana in Palazzo Sant'Elia. "The [...]

GPM ANNUAL SUMMIT 2021 “RESET: CITIES LEADING IN A NEW ERA”2022-09-15T12:52:05+02:00
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