Join us for World Metropolitan Day 2024 as we explore how cities can lead a just transition to a sustainable future. 🌐 🌱

Wherever you are in the world, your city can get involved by hosting your own discussion, panel or campaign 🌎

Find out more and submit your event now:

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Chengdu is transforming 20,000 km of its urban landscape into lush green trails, creating the world's longest greenway! 🚴

This ambitious Park City vision aims to enhance environmental sustainability and reconnect 20 million residents with nature by 2025. 🌳

📣 Dakar will be the official host of World Metropolitan Day 2024!

In collaboration with Metropolis and UN-Habitat, the City of Dakar will organize the global observance on 14 October. 📆

This year's theme, Leading the Just Transition, is aimed to explore the critical role

Will you be joining us at the ALDA Festival in Barcelona?

If so, we invite you to explore the session titled 'Local Democracy for Inclusivity: Exploring Gender Equality in Caregiving and Socioeconomic Empowerment.'

During this session, our Head of Policy, Laura Valdés, will be

Over 2 million unpaid caregivers work tirelessly every day, supporting vulnerable groups.

Many local governments are at the forefront of providing caring local service provision, and turning care into an opportunity for more equitable and inclusive cities.

Join Metropolis and

In October 2023, Metropolis hosted the City Managers Community and Chengdu Learning Hub, funded by Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB) and hosted by Chengdu.

Participants from eight countries attended workshops and discussions on nature-based solutions, technology, and

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Rabat, our member city, is now leading urban lighting innovation as it heads the International Network for Urban Lighting (LUCI), which advocates for the pivotal role of light in sustainable urban development.

Mayor Fatiha El Moudni's election as LUCI’s

🌟🇧🇷✊Tô Legal electronic system implemented by Cidade de São Paulo empowers citizens without formal education or experience to work legally & with dignity. #LeaveNoOneBehind @guangzhouaward Metropolis
Read more here: bit.ly/4belvFm

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Mexico City is actively participating in the Generation Restoration project, collaborating with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to restore urban ecosystems. 🌳

Through innovative initiatives and citizen engagement, the city has planted over 40

Curious about the future visions and innovative ideas from the leaders of the world’s biggest cities? 💡🏙️

Get ready, because Metropolis is unveiling an exciting new series! ✨

9 Mayors, 9 Cities, 9 Stories.

With 1 shared mission: to shape a brighter future for our cities and

🏙️ Dream of smarter, more livable cities? 🌟 Want global recognition for your urban innovation? Look no further!

World Smart City Awards are back! 🏆

Submit your groundbreaking ideas that enhance urban life - from revolutionizing transportation to boosting sustainability.

This year, Metropolis will be hosting Solutions Labs - our new approach to policy exchange, which facilitates the sharing of ideas, solutions, insights, and challenges among our diverse community of over 150 members. 🌐🤝

Each lab will connect renowned topic experts with

🇧🇷🎨✨Descontorno Cultural aims to decentralise Belo Horzizonte's art production by giving visibility to artists & promoting community access to culture. #ArtForAll Prefeitura de BH Fundação Municipal de Cultura de Belo Horizonte Metropolis
‼️Read the case study here: bit.ly/3xKCG2R

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Geneva, a Metropolis member city, is setting a powerful example for cities worldwide by embracing sustainable mobility options and fostering a culture of eco-conscious commuting by adopting a comprehensive mobility plan for the city employees!

As part of its

Listen to our Head of Institutional Relations, Agnès Bickart, as she shares her invaluable insights and experience with the Specialization in Urban Strategic Thinking program organized by CIDEU. 👇

🌐 City representatives from around the world came together last november for the first AVANTIA International Exchange to discuss the use of shared bicycles with a special focus on gender perspectives. 🚴🏽‍♀️

🌍 Metropolis organized this exchange with Alcaldía de Bogotá with cities like

Metropolis city-to-city exchanges generate practical and actionable solutions for our participants.

In October, 2023, participants from eight different countries took part in a global exchange in the city of Chengdu, which was funded by the Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB).