Events A New Era of Euro-African Cooperation: Congress in Montpellier 25 Sep 2025 The City Diplomacy Lab is proud to serve as a scientific partner of the upcoming Congress “A New Era of Cooperation between Europe and Africa: Innovative Responses to Environmental Challenges”, to be held…
Events Historic Parliamentary Dialogue Advances Strategic City Diplomacy in Italy 19 Sep 202519 Sep 2025 On 15 September 2025, the Italian Parliament hosted a landmark high-level event entirely focused on the strategic role of cities in international relations. The conference, “Diplomazia delle Città. Il Ruolo Strategico delle…
Events French Senate Hosts Strategic Dialogue on Urban Diplomacy in an Era of Geopolitical Tensions 19 Sep 202518 Oct 2025 On 8 September 2025, the French Senate hosted the high-level event “Diplomatie des Villes: Le rôle stratégique des villes françaises dans les relations internationales”. The event, organised under the Chatham House Rule, created…
Events Discussing the Future of City Diplomacy: European Parliament 1 Sep 20253 Nov 2025 On 15 October 2025, the European Parliament welcomed a distinguished gathering of city leaders, EU officials, and international experts for "City Diplomacy: The Strategic Role of European Cities in International…
Events From Urban Agendas to Runways: Cities Shaping Sustainable Fashion 27 Aug 202516 Oct 2025 On October 3, 2025, during Paris Fashion Week, the City Diplomacy Lab, in collaboration with the Columbia Global Paris Center, the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion, Institut Français de la…
Events Launching a New Chapter for Strategic City Diplomacy at the Italian and French Parliaments 23 Jul 202519 Sep 2025 The City Diplomacy Lab is proud to announce two upcoming high-level events dedicated to the strategic role of cities in international relations. These meetings launch an international series focused on…
Events Discussing the Future of City Diplomacy: Italian Parliament 23 Jul 202511 Sep 2025 In an increasingly interconnected world, city diplomacy empowers local governments to collaborate across borders, improve citizens’ quality of life, boost local economic development, and strengthen resilience to global crises—from climate…
Events Discussing the Future of City Diplomacy: French Senate 23 Jul 20254 Sep 2025 In recent years, city diplomacy has emerged globally as a powerful tool for advancing sustainable development and enhancing urban resilience in the face of transnational crises. From climate emergencies to…
Publications New Policy Brief: Professionalizing City Diplomacy in Times of Crises 1 Jul 202519 Sep 2025 Cities worldwide are at a critical juncture. As they face mounting pressure to address climate change, migration, and geopolitical tensions through international cooperation, many find themselves caught between growing ambitions…
Op-eds In Memoriam | Dr. Pierre Baillet 28 Jun 202530 Jun 2025 It is with deep sorrow that I learned of the passing of Dr. Pierre Baillet, former Permanent Secretary of the International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF), undoubtedly one of the…
