Global Compact Cities Programme Launches ‘Cities for the Future’

(Curitiba, 25 April 2015) ─­ How are Global Compact cities addressing the world’s global challenges? What issues are they tackling in their efforts to build more sustainable, equitable and just societies? Global Compact cities are working in partnership with civil society, the private sector and academia as integral actors to the success of locally-driven, globally-focused initiatives.

The Brazilian State Government of Paraná hosted a launch of the Global Compact Cities Programme’s Cities for the Future publication in Curitiba, Brazil on 24 April 2015. The launch was part of a “Liveable Cities” event and included the Paraná State Government Minister for Planning, Secretary Silvio Barros II, the State Government representative on the Global Compact Cities Programme Regional Secretariat and Minister Steve Herbert, the Victoria State Minister for Training, Skills and International Education.

Twenty-one cities are represented in Cities for the Future. The case studies outline principles-based and collaborative approaches to critical issues – effective practical ways to implement the Ten Principles of the Global Compact in the urban environment – which improve the lives of citizens and contribute to the development of equitable, sustainable, just cities. The publication offers timely models and advice to city decision makers.

Signing the first publication of ´Cities for the Future´ (From Left: Vice-Governor Cida Borghetti, State Governor of Paraná; Victorian Minister for Skills Training and International Education, Hon. Steve Herbert; Ms Saskia Loer-Hansen, Director of International Relations, RMIT University; Secretario Silvio Barros, Minister for Planning, State Government of Paraná, Brazil)

The next launch of the Cities for the Future publication will be in Pula, Croatia followed by launches in Melbourne, Australia and Barcelona, Spain.

Cities for the Future is published by the Global Compact Cities Programme who work with UN Global Compact cities and regions to progress environmental sustainability, social equity and justice, and good governance in the urban environment, through articulation and action on the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles.

• Learn more about the Global Compact Cities Programme.
• Read and order copies of Cities for the Future.

Contact

Elizabeth Ryan
Deputy Director
Global Compact Cities Programme
elizabethryan@citiesprogramme.org