All the residents of Jerusalem -Jews, Arabs and Christians alike - joined forces to fight our common enemy, the virus, and through this process a new era of collaboration was born.
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, IsraelWhat is it all about?
The Forum of Mayors brought together city leaders from Europe, North America, Central Asia and the Caucasus to address the key challenges of our time. Under the theme “City action for a resilient future”, mayors had their hands full discussing critical questions: What will our urban life look like after the global pandemic? How can cities spur ambitious climate action? How can we become more sustainability while leaving no one behind?
What is it all about?
The Forum of Mayors will bring together city leaders from Europe, North America, Central Asia and the Caucasus to address the key challenges of our time. Under this year’s theme “City action for a resilient future”, mayors will have their hands full discussing critical questions: What will our urban life look like after the global pandemic? How can cities spur ambitious climate action? How can we become more sustainability while leaving no one behind?
Speakers
Mr. Sami Kanaan
Mayor of Geneva, Switzerland
Mr. Giuseppe Sala
Mayor of Milan, Italy
Ms. Lisa Helps
Mayor of Victoria, CanadaOur Speakers
Mr. Sami Kanaan
Mayor of Geneva, Switzerland
Mr. Giuseppe Sala
Mayor of Milan, Italy
Ms. Lisa Helps
Mayor of Victoria, CanadaProgramme
09:45 - 10:00
Cultural Performance
Room XVII, Palais des Nations
10:00 - 10:30
Opening Ceremony
Room XVII, Palais des Nations, and UN Web TV
10:30- 12:00
Morning Session: City leaders present local actions
Room XVII, Palais des Nations, and UN Web TV
12:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break: Soccer Match "United for our Goals"
Ariana Park, Palais des Nations
14:00 - 15:45
Afternoon Session: City leaders present local actions
Room XVII, Palais des Nations, and UN Web TV
15:45 - 16:00
Closing Ceremony: Endorsement of the Geneva Declaration of Mayors
Room XVII, Palais des Nations, and UN Web TV
16:00 - 17:00
Reception hosted by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland
Serpent Bar (E Building, 1st Floor), Palais des Nations
Programme
09:45 - 10:00
Cultural Performance
Room XVII, Palais des Nations
10:00 - 10:30
Opening Ceremony
Room XVII, Palais des Nations, and UN Web TV
10:30- 12:00
Morning Session: City leaders present local actions
Room XVII, Palais des Nations, and UN Web TV
12:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break: Soccer Match "United for our Goals"
Ariana Park, Palais des Nations
14:00 - 15:45
Afternoon Session: City leaders present local actions
Room XVII, Palais des Nations, and UN Web TV
15:45 - 16:00
Closing Ceremony: Endorsement of the Geneva Declaration of Mayors
Room XVII, Palais des Nations, and UN Web TV
16:00 - 17:00
Reception hosted by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland
Serpent Bar (E Building, 1st Floor), Palais des Nations
Testimonials
Cities are on the frontline of climate mitigation and climate adaptation. I truly hope that the Forum of Mayors will pave the way for bold national and supranatural policies that can empower cities in their fight for carbon-neutrality.
Gergely Karácsony
Mayor of Budapest, HungaryThe COVID-19 crisis made the importance of localism clear to the entire world. Collaboration is key to deal with emerging challenges. I will be pleased to participate in the Forum of Mayors to share our resilience strategies with partners.
Ilsur Metshin
Mayor of Kazan, Russian FederationEverything global starts local. That is why I look forward to the Forum of Mayors 2020 as I firmly believe that we must all act together to face the challenges we are affected by, aim to inspire change and strenghten the resilience of our cities, countries and our planet.
Gregor Macedoni
Mayor of Novo mesto, SloveniaCOVID-19 has disproportionally affected cities. Mayors do not want to take any step back in terms of sustainability and equity. Our vision points to a green and just recovery.
Giuseppe Sala
Mayor of Milan, ItalyAfter COVID-19 we must strenghten our cities' resilience. That is why I welcome the Forum of Mayors, where mayors will gather and take actions towards more resilient cities.
Peter Danielsson
Mayor of Helsingborg, SwedenCOVID-19 is creating an opportunity for green recovery and technological progress. Cities will be crucial stakeholders in this recovery process and Prague is committed to lead by example.
Zdeněk Hřib
Mayor of Prague, Czech RepublicThe voice of cities needs to be heard when dealing with the COVID-19 response and when tackling climate change, the defining issues of our time.
Sami Kanaan
Mayor of Geneva, SwitzerlandResilience is not an abstract word. I deeply believe that through the Forum of Mayors we will share the best ways to make resilience more tangible for cities.
Maia Bitadze
Deputy Mayor of Tbilisi, Georgia2020 has thrown up challenges none of us could possibly have anticipated, and forced us to come up with innovative solutions. I'm looking forward to sharing ideas with my peers at the Forum of Mayors.
Hazel Chu
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Republic of IrelandTo tackle the greatest challenges of today - climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic - two things are essential: The resolute action of cities and cross-border cooperation.
Martin Horn
Mayor of Freiburg, GermanyLocal Solutions
Partners
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