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Norms, standards & conventions forged through #multilateralism at @un_ece 🇺🇳 are building blocks for economies & #sustainabledevelopment - from the #transport we depend on, to a healthier #environment, the goods we buy & much more. Many of these are used the world over 🌎🌍🌏 by @un_ece

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Mayors are turning global commitments into action, stresses @un_ece's Tatiana Molcean at the @unitednations #ForumofMayors of over 90 cities & some 500 participants, emphasizing the need to provide the means for local government to fulfil its responsibilities & importance of global dialogue at the Forum. @unececities by @un_ece

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🌍 The 6th meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors is finally underway in Geneva!

Over the next two days, mayors and city representatives from around the world will come together to exchange ideas, share solutions and strengthen cooperation towards a more sustainable urban future.

🏙️ From sustainable mobility and environmental quality to affordable housing and inclusive public spaces, the Forum will explore how cities are turning global commitments into local action.

🤝 Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future.

📍 WIPO Headquarters, Geneva | 12–13 October 2026

Follow along for highlights from the Forum!

#ForumOfMayors #CitiesDelivering #SustainableCities #SDG11 #UNECE by @un_ece

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#disabilityinclusion is a matter of #humanrights - @unitednations #forumofmayors kicks off with a packed side event on inclusive cities - with Mayors & partners @uci_cycling the Global Disability Fund & office of the 🇺🇳 Special Envoy for #roadsafety @un_ece @unececities - hosted at @wipo by @un_ece

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Over 70% of people in #Europe & North #America live in cities, & close to 50% in #CentralAsia

Cities have a key role to play in addressing key challenges – from #climatechange to ensuring #sustainable & inclusive development. This is why cities are an important focus of UNECE's work

@unececities by @un_ece

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Governemnts from across the pan-European region & North America come together 14-16 Oct at @ungeneva to address #housing & urban development challenges at @un_ece's dedicated Committee @unececities.

Among key topics: housing #affordability, #energy efficient buildings & #AI in urban planning by @un_ece

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#WaterCooperation is high on the agenda as countries prepare for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.

This week at UN Geneva the UN #WaterConvention convenes countries & partners from around the world to advance shared management of water resources. The Convention, serviced by UNECE, is the global platform for transboundary water cooperation.

DYK? 🌍60% of freshwater is in shared basins. This makes cooperation vital for #ClimateAction, #peace & #sustainabledevelopment

#wateraction

@un_water @theglobalgoals @finlandingeneva @zimunitednations @eu_partnerships @unece_efd by @un_ece

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In #kyiv, @un_ece & @unep convened partners to discuss options for improving Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment to support #ukraine's post-war green recovery - with @europeaninvestmentbank #GIZ @worldbankgroup @wwf_ukraine @undp & the @environmentallawinstitute by @un_ece

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Local governments play a vital role in turning the #GlobalGoals into tangible results for people

On 12-13 Oct, some 80 city leaders from around the 🌍 will gather for the 6th meeting of the @unitednations Forum of Mayors, convened by @un_ece & hosted at @wipo

https://unece.org/media/press/416878 by @un_ece

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@un_ece's 4th Environmental Performance Review of #Tajikistan 🇹🇯, launched this week, sets out 87 recommendations to strengthen #watersecurity, #climate resilience & #environmental governance by @un_ece

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#Ageing is reshaping our labour markets, health & care systems & housing needs.

@un_ece's ageing #data assessment tool can help countries identify gaps, review available information & design better ageing policies for #AWorldForAllAges.

#UNIDOP2026

@undesasocial @ungeneva @globalageing by @un_ece

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