Publications New Policy Brief: Professionalizing City Diplomacy in Times of Crises 1 Jul 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…
Webinars City Diplomacy in Times of Multiple Crises – Trends, Frameworks, and Opportunities 10 Apr 20251 Jul 2025 Today, cities stand at the forefront of global challenges, such as climate change, migration, and increasing geopolitical tensions. How can city diplomats assist in addressing these issues? To explore this…
Publications Unveiling City Diplomacy Risk—and How to Navigate It 23 Dec 20245 Jan 2025 Foreign interference, intellectual property theft, reputational damage – neglecting the risks of city diplomacy will most likely undermine its potential for a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. In the…
Events Exploring the Future of City Diplomacy in Bogotá 27 May 202417 Jan 2025 On May 16, 2024, the City of Bogotá, a City Diplomacy Lab Advisory Board Member, hosted a global conference to discuss the future of city diplomacy with experts and practitioners…
Interviews Interview with Rosine Pema Sanga, New Orleans’ Head City Diplomat 4 Apr 202427 May 2024 What path led you to become a city diplomat? My experience as an international student from Toucountouna, Benin, to New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States of America is what…
Interviews Interview with Luz Amparo Medina Gerena, Bogotá’s Head City Diplomat 18 Nov 20234 Apr 2024 What does it mean to lead the international relations of a global city? What are its main challenges, lessons learned, and rewards? Our new series on chief city diplomats opens…
