The Daring Cities’ offer for local and regional government policy advisors, planning officials, national government policy advisors, and other technical experts throughout August to October 2024 consists of a series of virtual offerings and training workshops, emphasizing the theme of addressing the climate emergency through integrated and holistic solutions. The Virtual Forum is dedicated to exploring interconnected factors such as food and nature, within urban policies to ensures comprehensive outcomes for society and the planet.

Theme: “Sustainable Urbanization for Africa’s Transformation – Agenda 2063” The forum has been conceptualized upon the rising consciousness of the rapid urbanization in Africa, its opportunities, & challenges, and the need to create a continental scale forum to support an inclusive and holistic approach to unlocking the potential of urbanization in the continent.   Objectives: Raise the profile of urbanization as an imperative for sustainable and resilient development in Africa. Support inclusive and participatory human settlement development in Africa’s structural transformation and attainment of Agenda 2063. Facilitate dialogues and buy in for sustainable urbanization among Africa’s heads of state and Governments. Identify, discuss, and prioritize emerging and critical issues in inclusive and sustainable urban development from the perspective of different stakeholders. Exchange ideas, best practices and innovative approaches related to sustainable urbanization. Foster collaboration of different stakeholders at various levels to develop strategies, improve programme & project implementation outcomes, share resources, and build capacities.

To link cities, climate change science, and findings from the first Global Stocktake, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have announced that the next Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C2024) is set to take place for the first time in Montreal, Canada from 10-12 September 2024.

UN-Habitat Assembly is a universal body composed of the 193 member states of the United Nations and convenes every four years.

Presentations and discussions on urban development topics in Germany and Europe.

Cities of all sizes worldwide are harnessing the power of digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data to drive growth and well-being. In particular, AI is opening new avenues to help better manage complex urban systems, boost productivity, and foster societal progress in cities. AI could also contribute to meeting the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This 4th OECD Roundtable on Smart Cities and Inclusive Growth will bring together key stakeholders from cities, national governments, the private sector, civil society, academia and international organisations to: Understand the current state and drivers of digitalisation in cities of all sizes. Draw insights from lessons learned and identify successful cases of digital transformation in cities of all sizes. Examine the role of AI in achieving sustainable urban development. Explore policy avenues to guide an effective digital transition in cities of all sizes. Register here.

The Summit is a high-level event, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future. This once-in-a-generation opportunity serves as a moment to mend eroded trust and demonstrate that international cooperation can effectively tackle current challenges as well as those that have emerged in recent years or may yet be over the horizon. We already have the "what" in the form of many existing agreements and commitments, starting with the UN Charter and including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and many others. The Summit of the Future will look at the "how" – how do we cooperate better to deliver on the above aspiration and goals? How do we better meet the needs of the present while also preparing for the challenges of the future?

Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 500 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening. Climate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business, government, civil society and the climate sector.

CCFLA invites you to join the Annual Assembly on Tuesday, 24 September, during New York City Climate Week.

See how Local Green Deals are making the EU Green Deal a reality across Europe: The conference will bring to the forefront ongoing trends, challenges, and opportunities as well as demonstrate the potential of local governments to shape a new sustainable urban reality. How can we become powerful enablers by working together with key partners at multiple levels? Read the event concept note here.