The World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments on the theme "Local Leadership Shaping Renewed Multilateralism" is being held within the framework of the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).
Medianews.az reports that the assembly is a high-level political platform bringing together city mayors, governors, regional leaders, and global partners, affirming once again the collective voice of local and regional governments as key actors in shaping the future of multilateralism and sustainable urban development.
As the closest level of governance to communities, local and regional governments play an indispensable role in leading the implementation of the New Urban Agenda in the coming decade. They translate global commitments into local transformations that directly change people's daily lives.
Speeches from pioneering local leaders implementing transformative experiences are being heard, and discussions are held on how these experiences can influence systemic reforms and investment models globally.
The assembly will be an important political convergence moment reaffirming local democracy, intergovernmental solidarity, and multilevel cooperation as the main pillars of a renewed social contract that works for people and the planet.
The assembly will also contribute to ongoing global processes on climate, development financing, and localization, including preparations for the High-Level Political Forum and subsequent stages.