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A cooperation agreement between UCLG-MEWA and UITP
27 April 2026NewsA cooperation agreement was signed between UCLG-MEWA and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) on 21 April 2026 during the UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau Meeting in Niğde, Türkiye. The signing ceremony was finalized between Dr. Mehmet Duman, UCLG-MEWA Secretary General, and Feyzullah Gündoğdu, Head of UITP Eurasia. The agreement marks...

UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau 2026 Convened in Niğde with Broad Participation
27 April 2026NewsUCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau 2026 was held in Niğde, Türkiye, bringing together local and regional leaders, international organizations, UN experts, and academics. Over the course of three days, key regional priorities—including urban innovation, climate adaptation, water stress, entrepreneurship, and inclusive governance—were extensively discussed. With more than 150 participants from over eight...

2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) – New York
16 April 2026AnnouncementsWe are pleased to share the key updates regarding the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) to be held in New York (7-15 July). This year is pivotal as it reviews SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) alongside SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 9...

The 17th Call for Applications of the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)
16 April 2026AnnouncementsThe 17th Call for Applications of the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) has been published by UNESCO. The IFCD was established under the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and supports the development of sustainable cultural policies in developing countries that are...
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