UNECE Cities 218d ago

NEW EPISODE - UNECE Cities Podcast 🏛️ EPISODE 2 – “Report on the UN Forum of Mayors’ 5th meeting” By Susan Aitken – City leader of Glasgow (UK) and Chair of the UN Forum of Mayors’ 5th meeting In this episode, Susan Aitken sums up the outcomes of the Forum of Mayors meeting (Geneva, 6-7 October 2025). She reflects on a global gathering of 80+ cities, highlighting the Forum’s role as a platform for local leaders to share solutions and to adopt commitments and recommendations, contributing directly to intergovernmental discussions. 🏙️ From health and well-being, gender equality, decent work, and climate finance, to housing challenges and local SDG reviews, she outlines the key role of cities and flags priorities raised by mayors, including the need for whole-of- government approaches, stronger multilevel and international partnerships, and better access to finance for cities. 🌍 🎙️ Recorded during the UNECE 86th Session of the Committee on Urban Development, Housing and Land Management (8-10 October 2025, Geneva) #UNECE #ForumOfMayors #CitiesShapingTheFuture #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCities #SDGs #LocalGovernance #UNGeneva #PodcastSeries