Cities often draw upon marine resources, straining their ecosystems.

Together w/ UN Environment Programme, we are implementing Go Blue project promoting inclusive & sust. economic growth while preserving & responsibly utilizing coastal & marine ecosystems.

#OceanDecadeConference , #Barcelona .

Insightful meeting with Ugo Valenti and Fira Barcelona discussing how we can further leverage technology and data to foster smarter, more inclusive cities.

The people-centred smart cities are at the heart of our collective efforts.

Thank you for the enriching exchange & warm welcome!

Grateful for your enduring support; together, we pave the way forward towards more networked & inclusive #multilateralism involving also our local & regional govts.

Next milestones: United Nations Summit of the Future & World Urban Forum.

Good to meet Meritxell Serret Aleu, Minister of Foreign Action & EU of the Catalan Regional Government Catalan Government, to discuss the continuation of our close collaboration in many areas including building urban resilience, smart cities etc.

UN-Habitat is grateful for the support.

Thank you Michal Mlynár! Always welcome to our global home United Cities and our talks always feel too short. 🙌

We received the visit at the Global Home of Michal Mlynár, Acting Executive Director of UN-Habitat to discuss the localization agenda, the work of the UN SG Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments, and the road ahead towards World Urban Forum #WUF12 #Listen2Cities

🇺🇳 Minister Meritxell Serret Aleu met with the Acting Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Michal Mlynár

🤝 They have explored collaborations in multilateral summits that will take place this year, like #HLPF , Summit of the Future and the twelfth World Urban Forum

Proud to have our Global City Resilience Global Programme hosted by one of the most vibrant cities in the🌏- #Barcelona .

Great to catch up & strategize with our close partner, Dpt Mayor Laia Bonet.

We will increase our efforts towards sustainable & resilient cities for all.

#EidMubarak , UN-Habitat wishes all those celebrating a joyous day filled with peace, prosperity, and togetherness. May this Eid be a time for reflection and renewal for you all.

Enhancing Local Regional Govts engagement in UN processes is crucial, esp for the upcoming Summit of the Future.

Great discussions at the mtg of co-Chairs of SG's Advisory Board on LRGs.

SG António Guterres' call for more networked & inclusive multilateralism is spot on!

Pleased to meet Begoña Alfaro García, Vice President of Housing, Youth & Migration Policies of Gobierno de Navarra to discuss urban sustainability, #housing & collaboration possibilities.

The Regional Government of Navarra is doing an amazing job esp with crafting the “Agenda Local 2030 in Navarra'

Happy to be in Pamplona & engage in rich discussions w/ academia at the VII Mtg 'The cities and their thesis'.

I stressed their vital role in shaping sust. urban futures.

As former United Nations Sec-Gen Ban Ki-Moon said - there can be no sustainable devt without sustainable urbanization.

Todo un placer haber compartido un rato con Michal Mlynár para conversar sobre los retos de hoy en materia de vivienda y buscar sinergias entre ambas instituciones que nos permitan innovar e incrementar el parque de vivienda asequible.

.Gobierno de Navarra y UN-Habitat exploran nuevas vías de colaboración en políticas innovadoras de vivienda

➡️La vicepresidenta Begoña Alfaro García se ha reunido esta mañana con el director ejecutivo en funciones de la agencia de la ONU, Michal Mlynár

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Timely discussion with Luis M Sicluna about the vital roles of municipalities, regions, and private sectors in achieving #SDGs .

These partnerships are crucial for local commitments.

Grateful to Red de Entidades Locales para la Agenda 2030 for facilitating such important dialogues.

Thrilled to engage with the bright minds at ETSAM!

My message to the youth: You are the architects of our future cities!

Through innovation and collaboration, they can shape urban spaces that thrive for generations.

📢Encuentro Red de Entidades Locales para la Agenda 2030-ONU-Habitat

🗨️Luis M Sicluna y Michal Mlynár analizan la implicación de los socios colaboradores en el #CompromisoLocal de la Red con los #ODS .

Very productive meeting and exciting conversations with the UN Assistant Secretary General and Ag Executive Director of UN-Habitat Michal Mlynár

Yesterday, I had the honour of hosting a courtesy call from United Nations Nairobi Staff Union President, Ms Pamela Odhiambo, & the NSU Executive Committee.

Together, we looked into strategies to elevate staff welfare and enhance working conditions.

Grateful for their valuable insights.

Congratulations Danijela Čubrilo Martić on your new role as Amb of Serbia in Kenya.

Insightful mtg discussing UN-Habitat's commitment to supporting 🇷🇸 on its Sustainable Urban Devt Strategy 2030, Urban Mobility Plan for Kragujevac & the devt of a Voluntary Local Review for the City of Niš.