Tools Shaping the future of Italian cities’ international action 24 Nov 202224 Nov 2022 Since its dawn following World War II, city diplomacy has featured Italian municipalities among its main drivers of expansion and innovation. Twinning agreements, the municipal peace movement, the partnership approach…
Tools Exploring the best podcasts on urban affairs 19 Jul 202220 Jul 2022 A brief review of the best podcasts focusing on global urban affairs and city diplomacy. By Emanuele Sala "Sometimes reality is too complex. Stories give it form." Director Jean-Luc Godard…
Tools Smart city standards: a collaboration challenge? 10 Feb 202210 Feb 2022 Cities today are called upon to deploy the potential of smart city policies. To guide municipal action, several international standards for smart cities have emerged. Nevertheless, the sheer number of…
Tools The Mayors’ Action Platform: a new instrument of urban governance 5 Feb 20225 Feb 2022 A new platform for exchanging good urban practices and improving the governance of the cities across the globe. The Mayors' Action Platform was launched last September by the Geneva Cities…
