On 15 October 2024, UNDP, in collaboration with UNESCAP, UN-Habitat, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, will host a high-level policy dialogue with city leaders, urban experts, CSOs, and youth across the Asia-Pacific region.
The event is titled “Leadership for the future: enhancing urban governance practices for sustainable, resilient, and equitable cities in Asia-Pacific” and will happen as part of the 8th Session of the UNESCAP Committee on Environment and Development (CED-8) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Date: 15 October 2024, 08:30 – 13:00
UN Conference Centre, Conference Room 4
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The dialogue will focus on fostering political commitment, inspiring new ideas, and enhancing collaboration among city leaders in the Asia-Pacific to tackle the challenges of rapid urbanization, climate change, and governance.
The insights and outcomes from this dialogue will contribute to key global discussions, including a summary and policy brief that will be presented at the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt, in November 2024. The dialogue will also share visions, strategies, and partnerships to integrate innovative urban governance practices into regional development agendas.
For more information on the high-level policy dialogue, please visit the event page, or contact: diana.torres(at)undp.org, Governance Advisor, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub (BRH).