Join us for the upcoming SDG Local Solutions webinar, organized by UNDP SDG Local Action. It will explore how urban art can help cities create inclusive and sustainable urban environments, support creative industries, and foster vibrant public spaces through community-driven artistic expression.
When? 16 July 2025, 9:00 AM (New York time)
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Every day, cities around the world grapple with rapid urbanization, socio-spatial inequality, and the need for stronger community cohesion. Urban art—from large-scale murals and graffiti to participatory installations—offers local governments a powerful, low-carbon tool to reclaim neglected spaces, generate cultural and economic value, and give voice to diverse urban narratives.
This webinar will highlight how local governments can embed public art into planning and governance frameworks, design inclusive programmes that engage residents and youth, and unlock new financing mechanisms for creative industries. Practitioners and thought-leaders will discuss emerging governance models, policy instruments, and partnership approaches that transform art into a catalyst for achieving the 2030 Agenda at the local level.
Download the concept note here
SPEAKERS
Clement Sijenyi
Director for arts, culture, and tourism in Nairobi City County, Kenia
Melisa Tarragó
External advisor of the Municipality of Cordoba, Argentina
MODERATOR
Jordi Pascual
Coordinator of the Culture Committee, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)