The City Diplomacy Lab is an unprecedented alliance between scholars and practitioners of cities’ international action. In its capacity as a UNECE Center of Excellence, it deploys a multi-disciplinary methodology to expand the theoretical and practical understanding of city diplomacy and advise its evolution. The Lab’s primary output consists of: Research: The Lab provides much-needed theoretical framing,…Continue reading “About”
Local Voices, Global Impact
City diplomacy is a powerful means of advancing local priorities alongside universal values, yet it remains a relatively niche practice. Unlocking its full potential calls for sustained collaboration between scholars and practitioners to deepen understanding, strengthen capacity, and broaden its global reach.
The Nancy Declaration: Cities as the Foundation of Global Resilience
Adopted on June 4, 2026, at the close of the Urban7 International Mayors’ Summit, the Nancy Declaration sets out how…
Urban7 2026: Cities Enter the G7 Process
From June 3 to 4, 2026, the Urban7 International Mayors’ Summit in Nancy marked the first time cities took their…
Discussing the Future of City Diplomacy: European Parliament
On 15 October 2025, the European Parliament welcomed a distinguished gathering of city leaders, EU officials, and international experts for…