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SUMMARY:Summit for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Will build on the 2021 Summit for Democracy\,/side event “Mayors delivering democracy daily”
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/summit-for-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230322T080000
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SUMMARY:Network meeting ICORN
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities for networking\, a variety of plenary sessions\, and activities. The diversity of topics\, including migration and mobility\, well-being\, digital security\, and professional re-adjustment and development in exile\, is aimed at all parts of the ICORN network.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/network-meeting-icorn/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
DESCRIPTION:To identify actions to be taken to improve the human rights situation of Afro-descendants. UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet will be speaking about the mid-point review at the Human Rights Council
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination/
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230316T080000
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SUMMARY:Cities Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Cities Forum is a biennial major event of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy\, which brings together key urban stakeholders from European\, natioanl\, regional and local levels.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/cities-forum-2023/
LOCATION:Turin\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230314T080000
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CREATED:20230130T152229Z
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SUMMARY:UN Development Cooperation Forum
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URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/un-development-cooperation-forum/
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230310
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CREATED:20221128T095159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T152131Z
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Under the theme Building Bridges: From vision to collective action and over the course of a week\, efforts will be concentrated on defining actions that will bring to life the commitments made in the Pact for the Future. The Retreat will be the space to identify transversal priorities throughout the network. \n  \nhttps://www.arup.com/perspectives/publications/research/section/cities-alive-designing-cities-that-work-for-women
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/international-womens-day/
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20230130T152002Z
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SUMMARY:Urban7 Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/urban7-summit/
LOCATION:Tokyo
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230220T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20230130T151918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T151918Z
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SUMMARY:UCLG Annual Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Under the theme Building Bridges: From vision to collective action and over the course of a week\, efforts will be concentrated on defining actions that will bring to life the commitments made in the Pact for the Future. The Retreat will be the space to identify transversal priorities throughout the network.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/uclg-annual-retreat/
LOCATION:Barcelona
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230217T141500
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SUMMARY:The Future of Multilateral Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Next session of the workshop series: “Rethinking Multilateralism and Global Governance” The series brings together researchers\, policymakers\, and representatives of civil society to tackle these challenges through structured dialogue and develop new strategies and models for international cooperation. \n• More information: https://www.global-solutions-initiative.org/programs/rethinking-multilateralism-and-global-governance/?utm_source=MASTER_Verteiler&utm_campaign=47909476ef-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_11_10_44_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4f4e08bb85-47909476ef-452845320&utm_source=MASTER_Verteiler&utm_campaign=0e02640eac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_11_10_44_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4f4e08bb85-0e02640eac-452969700
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/the-future-of-multilateral-institutions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230201
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CREATED:20230130T145730Z
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SUMMARY:ECOSOC Partnership Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:The yearly ECOSOC Partnership Forum discusses ways to define and promote effective partnerships and how partnerships can best advance the sustainable development agenda and the 17 SDGs. \nMore information: https://www.un.org/ecosoc/en/ecosoc-partnerships-forum
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/ecosoc-partnership-forum-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230130T080000
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SUMMARY:Award Ceremony Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award
DESCRIPTION:The official Award Ceremony will take place during the plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions at the European Parliament building in Brussels.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/award-ceremony-mayor-pawel-adamowicz-award/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230119
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CREATED:20221128T094955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T124326Z
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SUMMARY:Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
DESCRIPTION:• Opening: January 16 \n• Roundtable for Mayors: January 17
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/abu-dhabi-sustainability-week/
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230113T010000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230114T005900
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CREATED:20221128T094736Z
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SUMMARY:GPM Strategy Session
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URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/gpm-strategy-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events 2023
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20191218T142722Z
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SUMMARY:World Urban Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Tenth Edition\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF 10) will be held from 8-13 February 2020 in Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates. This will be the first time that an Arab country will host the world’s most important conference on cities and human settlements. \n\nGPM Chair\, Peter Kurz\, will represent the GPM at the 10th edition of the World Urban Forum (8-13 February) in Abu Dhabi. The theme of the Tenth Session is Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation. The city of Mannheim is organising a side networking event together with the GPM on Sunday 9th of Febraury ‘The GPM Virtual Parliament the solution to accelerate digital democracy.’ The networking event will highlight the ways in which the GPM is harnessing new technologies to bring large\, medium and smaller cities together in a compelling new form of advocacy. It will also show that digitally empowered and emboldened cities can stimulate action in multilateral fora. By showcasing the Virtual Parliament\, the networking event will solicit inputs and recommendations\, and identifying concrete opportunities to scale-up the Virtual Parliament in participating city networks and cities. \nDialogue Themes \n\nUrbanization\, Culture and Innovation\nFrontier Technologies and Sustainable Cities\n\nThe UN 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda (NUA) are the main reference frameworks for a sustainable urban transformation. The NUA presents a vision for a more sustainable urban future. Through SDG 11\, the UN 2030 agenda addresses cities and human settlements directly whereas many other SDGs can only be achieved in coordination with local actors. While policy is set at the national level\, its effects\, ramifications and implementation takes place on the local “urban” level\, in cities. As a response\, cities and their mayors are creating alliances with international organizations\, shaping international agendas\, and propelling cities into the centre of the international policy-making process. Many international actors\, such as the UN or the EU\, consider cities as crucial partners for addressing global challenges. However\, cities are still largely excluded\, at least formally and structurally\, from international policy-making. Against this background\, the concept of “urban diplomacy” has gained in importance over the last years. It comprises an ever-growing set of activities\, which cities are carrying out today. \nThe Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) defines itself as a global city rights movement\, based on local self-governance\, which collaborates with city networks and international organisations by amplifying and publicizing their issues of concern and influencing global partners. The focus of this networking event is on highlighting the connecting power of GPM’s Virtual Parliament. The Virtual Parliament is a unique digital platform offering Mayors from all over the world the opportunity to exchange views\, to debate on political issues\, provide direct information and to engage in global policy decision making processes. In 2019\, for the first time ever\, the GPMs Virtual Parliament has facilitated a virtual debate leading to a resolution on “Empowering cities to cope with global challenges“\, which was presented at the first UN Habitat Assembly. The Virtual Parliament is a tool in the hands of Mayors\, which fosters digital democracy. Furthermore\, it accelerates political inclusion by engaging especially Mayors from remote countries and the “global south”\, often with limited capabilities of attending international political gatherings themselves. The GPMs Virtual Parliament helps cities pooling their resources and acting collectively to make their voices heard. Vice versa\, the Global Parliament of Mayors offers internationals bodies such as UN-Habitat a unique accessible channel for direct communication and coordination with progressive Mayors from all over the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWUF10 is convened by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport\, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation\, General Secretariat of the Executive Council\, and the ultra-modern Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. \nThe theme of the Tenth Session is Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation. \n\n\n\nThe World Urban Forum (WUF) was established in 2001 by the United Nations to address one of the most pressing issues facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities\, cities\, economies\, climate change and policies. Convened by UN-Habitat\, the Forum is a high level\, open and inclusive platform for addressing the challenges of sustainable urbanization. \n  \n\n\nThe World Urban Forum has the following objectives:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaising awareness of sustainable urbanization among stakeholders and constituencies\, including the general public;\nImproving collective knowledge on sustainable urban development through open and inclusive debate\, exchange of best practices and policies\, and sharing of lessons learnt.\nPromote collaboration and cooperation between different stakeholders and constituencies engaged in the advancement and implementation of sustainable urbanization.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/world-urban-forum/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
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SUMMARY:Cities Forum
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the European Commission\, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy\, and the City of Porto \nThe “CITIES Forum 2020 – “together we shape a sustainable urban future” is a two-day major event of the European Commission bringing together key stakeholders from European\, national and local levels. The Forum is a place for all stakeholders to capitalise on common achievements and reflect on the future directions of urban development within Cohesion Policy including the future of the Urban Agenda for the EU. \nOn the first day\, we will touch base and organise two workshops in the City of Porto showcasing how this city works on technology solutions and deals with climate and environmental issues at specific locations in the city. At the same time\, a CityLab on balanced territorial development in relation to the renewal of the Leipzig Charter is scheduled. In the afternoon of the first day welcoming words and introductions of high-level speakers will be followed by two panel discussions on “how will the European Urban Initiative support cities” and “shaping the future of sustainable urban development including the Urban Agenda for the EU”. \nOn the second day several parallel workshops will allow the creation of your own urban workshop ‘menu’. Be inspired by cities presenting good practises making use of European Regional Development Funds\, learn more about the outcome of the assessment study on the Urban Agenda for the EU\, be prepared for a transition towards a circular economy and the issues cities face related to housing and equal access to services for all. Join in to learn how you can strengthen your local economy by focusing on Jobs&Skills and help us boosting digital transformation in cities and communities. After the workshops Mayors from different EU cities will reflect on their current challenges and will share their visions on the way forward towards better urban policy making and urban investments. \nAfter lunch\, we will continue with different sessions highlighting the progress made so far by the Urban Agenda Partnerships\, how to localise the UN Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals or be vocal on what you think the European Urban Initiative should focus on. \nA small exhibition will also be open to participants where urban organisations and networks host stands\, engage and provide information on urban programmes and initiatives. \nWe very much look forward to your participation in this important event. As space will be limited\, we encourage you to register at the earliest opportunity! Please note that priority will be given to those who register early and attend both days. \nPlease note that for the main plenary sessions (taking place in the Archive Hall) Portuguese\, French and German will be interpreted from and into English. \n 
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/cities-forum/
LOCATION:Porto\, Portugal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
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SUMMARY:88th Winter Meeting USCM
DESCRIPTION:The United States Conference of Mayors’ 88th Winter Meeting will take place January 22-24\, 2020 in Washington\, DC. It will be presided over by Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett. \n  \nThe United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30\,000 or more. There are over 1\,400 such cities in the country today. Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official\, the mayor.\nThe Conference holds its Winter Meeting each January in Washington\, D.C. and an Annual Meeting each June in a different U.S. city. Additional meetings and events are held as directed by the Conference leadership. \nConference members speak with a united voice on organizational policies and goals. Mayors contribute to the development of national urban policy by serving on one or more of the conference’s standing committees. Conference policies and programs are developed and guided by an Executive Committee and Advisory Board\, as well as the standing committees and task forces which are formed to meet changing needs. \nDuring the Conference’s Annual Meeting in June\, standing committees recommend policy positions they believe should be adopted by the organization. At this time\, every member attending the annual meeting is given the opportunity to discuss and then vote on each policy resolution. Each city\, represented by its mayor\, casts one vote. \nThe policy positions adopted at the annual meeting collectively represent the views of the nation’s mayors and are distributed to the President of the United States and Congress. \nIn addition to the ongoing work of the Conference’s standing committees\, mayors are organized into task forces to examine and act on issues that demand special attention such as civic innovation\, exports\, hunger and homelessness\, and brownfields.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/88th-winter-meeting-uscm/
LOCATION:Washington D.C
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T090212Z
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SUMMARY:Cities at a crossroads EUROCITIES 2019
DESCRIPTION:2019 is a year of transformation and renewal\, at European level but also for cities. Where better to hold our annual conference than in Prague\, where old meets new and the challenges of transforming a city can be directly experienced. \nPrague has always been considered as a city at many crossroads. Today\, leaders of all cities are looking to manage the transition to future fit\, sustainable and inclusive cities and a Europe that reflects our societies. The EUROCITIES annual conference in Prague will reflect on the new political landscape at EU level\, as well as the changing landscapes in our own cities. How can we retain genuine urban life within the historic cores of modern European cities\, and how can we bring back city life and find new purpose for old municipal or industrial sites that no longer serve their original purposes? Sharing knowledge and experiences will be highly inspirational for participants from cities dealing with similar issues.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/cities-crossroads-eurocities-2019/
LOCATION:Prague\, Prague\, Czech Republic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20190625T062659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T062728Z
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SUMMARY:GPM Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:The most critical challenges that humankind faces in this decade\, from migration and pandemic diseases to social inequality and urban security\, must be solved in cities. More than 50% of the world’s population lives in cities\, so it is inconceivable that national and international bodies decide on policy actions without the cities and their mayors present as equal partners in shaping global policy. To drive a fundamentally important shift in this structure\, this year’s GPM Summit will focus on ‘Empowering Cities for the 2020s\, a decade of change: shaping multi-level governance on a global scale.’ \nThrough its work bringing Mayors’ voices to the fore\, GPM offers a complementary governance approach to the current nation states system and invites all mayors to join forces on tackling these critical issues\, formulate progressive yet achievable resolutions\, and vote as a parliament for the Durban Declaration 2019. Through debates and votes\, the GPM drives Mayors from cities around the world to unite by taking a collective position to create better solutions for the world\, its cities and its citizens. Participation at the Summit will also demonstrate effective city-to-city cooperation at a global scale. It will advocate for cities and its city networks to be formally represented in international frameworks through multi-level governance. City networks and international experts from around the world will participate in the Summit\, to ensure a clear\, united message to amplify city voices in support of the 2030 Agenda for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This year the GPM Summit will be followed directly by the UCLG World Congress and World Council in Durban. \nYou can find the participants list here and register for this global event here.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/gpm-summit-2019/
LOCATION:Durban\, South Africa\, eThekwini\, South Africa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190609
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T140511Z
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SUMMARY:The 2019 Chicago Forum on Global Cities
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Chicago Forum\, hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Financial Times\, raises provocative questions about the rising influence of global cities and their capacity to solve pressing global challenges. This unique international forum brings together leaders across corporate\, civic\, educational\, and cultural sectors to share innovative solutions and insights on topics such as inequality\, security\, climate change\, and disruptive technologies.  Hundreds of business leaders\, mayors\, scholars\, and artists from more than 35 countries attend the forum to deepen their understanding of how cities are driving the global economy and influencing the world. Participants leave with new connections and are inspired with ideas to advance beyond the event.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/2019-chicago-forum-global-cities/
LOCATION:Chicago\, United States of America
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T135527Z
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SUMMARY:The 2019 ICORN Network Meeting & PEN International WiPC Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 ICORN Network Meeting & PEN International WiPC Conference is titled At Home\, Everywhere. \nUnder the title At Home\, Everywhere\, more than 300 writers\, artists\, activists\, city representatives\, sister networks and experts from around the globe will meet in Rotterdam 29-31 May 2019 for the biennial ICORN Network Meeting and PEN International WiPC Conference\, to explore what it means to be at home in today’s world\, and what it means to be bereft of it. We will discuss the role of cities and communities in supporting writers\, journalists and artists\, so they can continue to raise awareness globally and be change actors for democratic values and freedom of expression.  The main venue for At Home\, Everywhere – The ICORN Network Meeting & PEN International WiPC Conference is the ship SS Rotterdam\, which had its maiden voyage in 1959 from Rotterdam to New York\, and for years carried Dutch migrants to the United States of America\, in search and hope of a new home.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/2019-icorn-network-meeting-pen-international-wipc-conference/
LOCATION:Rotterdam\, the Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190412
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
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SUMMARY:Migration & Integration meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Working Group Migration & Integration will meet from 8 to 10 April 2019 and is hosted by the City of Toulouse. \nOn Monday 8 evening\, the participants are invited to attend the exhibition “Frontiers” at the space Diversité Laïcité of Toulouse City Hall at 19.00. \nOn Tuesday 9\, we will start at 9.00 with the official welcome by the Mayor of Toulouse at the Town Hall\, Place du Capitole. This plenary will be followed by two parallel workshops on city policies for integration of children and young migrants. In the afternoon\, we will visit some city services and projects for the socio-economic integration of young migrants. \nOn Wednesday 10\, the WG meeting will start with a thematic discussion and focus group on how to build a guideline for city policies on the integration of young migrants. The day will continue with a debate on the attitude of local population towards migrants\, and will end with EUROCITIES and members policy and project updates.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/migration-integration-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20190308T085334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T105251Z
UID:7327-1553040000-1553212799@globalparliamentofmayors.org
SUMMARY:Mayors Summit on the Future of Europe
DESCRIPTION:EUROCITIES will hold its second mayors summit next 20-21 March 2019 in Brussels to launch its political manifesto ahead of the European elections and to present the results of our cities’ work in bridging the gap between Europe and its citizens. \n\nAt a time when Europe is striving to retain its legitimacy and relevance\, cities can provide a critical link with people. The mismatch between citizens’ expectations and what can be done to tackle our most pressing challenges is causing an increasing distance between political institutions and the public. With EUROCITIES ‘Cities4Europe–Europe for citizens‘ campaign\, cities are now leading the way towards the creation of societies where people come first and where trust between people and public authorities is strengthened.\n\nAs mayors and city leaders from across Europe we are committed to being strategic partners to the EU institutions and working towards a more positive future for Europe and its people. That is why the summit will be the opportunity to launch our political manifesto ahead of the European elections in May: ‘The city leaders’ agenda for the EU’.\n\n 
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/mayors-summit-future-europe-2/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190316
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20190307T095341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T100331Z
UID:7308-1552262400-1552694399@globalparliamentofmayors.org
SUMMARY:Fourth United Nations Environment Assembly Cities Summit
DESCRIPTION:The global economy and population is growing\, but the planet is not. We have to be smarter and more circular in the way we grow our cities where we expect an additional 2.5 billion people by 2050. Already sixty percent of our waste and three quarters of resource use and GHG emissions come from cities making them the best place to promote sustainable consumption and production. Taking a dual lens of SDGs 11 – Sustainable Cities\, and 12 – Sustainable Consumption and Production allows us to implement solutions at city level to contribute to most if not all other SDGs. \nTaking an integrated approach to urban infrastructure will be key to accelerate the transitions to circular and low-carbon economies. According to the “Weight of Cities” by the International Resource Panel\, cities can achieve some 30-55% reduction of GHG emissions\, water and metal consumption and land-use compared to baseline projections by leveraging connections and resource sharing across urban systems such as green buildings\, district energy systems\, bus rapid transport\, the transition to renewables combined with strategic densification. Within cities\, integrated urban projects are piloted where cost-effective\, but often without being linked to a broader policy and planning approach at the local and national levels. This results in missed opportunities and isolated demonstrations that are not replicated\, scaled up\, or considered in the context of sustainable development and climate strategies.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/fourth-united-nations-environment-assembly-cities-summit/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190309
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20190307T100827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T100827Z
UID:7314-1552003200-1552089599@globalparliamentofmayors.org
SUMMARY:International Woman's Day
DESCRIPTION:Right now is a great and important time in history to do everything possible to help forge a more gender-balanced world. Women have come a long way\, yet there’s still more to be achieved. \nAs the world heads toward International Women’s Day\, step-by-step planning is underway to celebrate women’s achievements and tenaciously challenge bias. \nThe International Women’s Day 2019 campaign theme of #BalanceforBetter is a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/international-womans-day/
LOCATION:Global
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190206
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20190129T133132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T140544Z
UID:6965-1549238400-1549411199@globalparliamentofmayors.org
SUMMARY:Forum 2019 Cities and Regions for Development Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:GPM will be represented in this years 2019 Cities and Regions for Development Cooperation organised by the European Committee of the Regions. The first part of the Forum will be organised around panel discussions\, while the second part is built on an interactive “Open Space” methodology “\, clustered around the 5Ps of the New European Consensus. In this session\, participants will be able to discuss topics of their interest\, interact and generate insights and recommendations directed to the European  institutions\, through cross-fertilization of ideas. This participatory approach will ensure the ownership of all stakeholders and allow them to actively shape the event conveying policy recommendations to the European Institutions.
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/forum-2019-cities-regions-development-cooperation/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181221
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20180305T100908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T100908Z
UID:3877-1545264000-1545350399@globalparliamentofmayors.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Human Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/international-day-human-solidarity/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181219
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20180305T100828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T100828Z
UID:3875-1545091200-1545177599@globalparliamentofmayors.org
SUMMARY:International Migrants Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/international-migrants-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181201
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20180305T100351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T100351Z
UID:3860-1543363200-1543622399@globalparliamentofmayors.org
SUMMARY:EUROCITIES 2018  Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/eurocities-2018-edinburgh/
LOCATION:Edinburgh International Conference Centre\, The Exchange Edinburgh\, 150 Morrison St\,\, Edinburgh\, EH3 8EE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181101
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20180305T100746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T100746Z
UID:3873-1540944000-1541030399@globalparliamentofmayors.org
SUMMARY:World Cities Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/world-cities-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181026
DTSTAMP:20260517T172323
CREATED:20180305T100716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T100716Z
UID:3871-1540342800-1540429199@globalparliamentofmayors.org
SUMMARY:United Nations Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://globalparliamentofmayors.org/event/united-nations-day/
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