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
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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).…

📢 Last chance to apply to host the World Metropolitan Day!

We're seeking a city or metropolitan government to lead global discussions on metropolitan governance.

This year's theme, Leading the Just Transition, aims to spotlight the crucial role metropolises play in addressing…

Step into the future of urban innovation! 🌆✨

Explore the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation Metaverse Center, where the top initiatives of the 6th Guangzhou Award are showcased in a virtual space. 🌐

Discover cutting-edge practices from cities worldwide and…

🌐 Madrid, a Metropolis member city, will host the Govtech4Impact World Congress in Madrid from May 21st to 23rd!

Connect with global leaders, innovators, and experts dedicated to advancing digital transformation in public services. Over 100 international figures confirmed!…

📢 Less than 2 weeks left to apply to host the World Metropolitan Day!

As a host, your city will unite with global mayors and leaders to collaborate and share solutions for metropolitan challenges. 🌍

The 2024 World Metropolitan Day theme, 'Leading the Just Transition,'…

Metropolis is proud to announce the establishment of its newest regional secretariat: Eurasia & the Middle East! 🌍

On March 7, Mashhad officially inaugurated the Metropolis Regional Secretariat for Eurasia & Middle East with representatives including the Mayor of Mashhad, the…

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Belo Horizonte, Brazil, is setting an example with its Green Infrastructure plan as showcased during our CLEARINGHOUSE event this past summer. 🌐

The city prioritizes nature with 20% of its territory within protected areas such as 70+ parks, and 1,000+…

Last year, we held a global exchange in the city of Chengdu, which was funded by the Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB).

Participants from different countries had the opportunity to learn about various applications of nature-based solutions. 🌎

One of the most impactful,…

World Metropolitan Day unites global mayors and leaders to collaborate and share innovative solutions for metropolitan challenges. 🌍🏙️

The 2024 World Metropolitan Day theme, 'Leading the Just Transition,' highlights cities' vital role in tackling the climate crisis and…

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Guangzhou, known as the 'City of Water,' has tackled challenges from rapid urbanization like water pollution and habitat loss.

To counter this, in 2019, Guangzhou initiated the Ecological Belt Planning project aimed at restoring, strengthening, and rejuvenating…