Metropolis World Assembly 2017

This project supports delegates from cities in developing countries to participate in the 2017 World Congress of Metropolis an international association of governments of major metropolises. The 2017 meeting takes place from June 19-22 in Montreal and addresses key issues from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including the following themes: Smart cities; major cities and the environment; inclusion and living together; mobility and urban planning; economic development collaborative economy and circular economy; and metropolitan leadership and governance.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced knowledge of best practices for responding to the challenges and opportunities faced by the world’s major urban centres including sustainable development; and (2) increased collaboration and networking among mayors and other stakeholders in support of Agenda 2030 and the outcomes of the Habitat III New Urban Agenda.