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Our Mission
- To become the leading global urban professional platform which embraces multidisciplinarity for urban development and its sustainability
- To be a highly recognised community of professionals and innovators seeking to promote urban excellence and well-being
- To foster young professionals and assist their development
- To convene globally urban professionals, policymakers, researchers, academics, practitioners, developers and other professionals of the built and natural environment to plan, design and implement inclusive, equitable, resilient, integrated and sustainable solutions, spearheaded by the New Urban Agenda.
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Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.
Jane Jacobs
Our Vision
Global Cities and Territories
To transform global cities and territories into vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable places through innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary action.
Collaborative Efforts
To advance a holistic approach through knowledge sharing in a collaborative effort to build urban areas that are environmentally responsible and resilient
Better Future Cities
To achieve and implement sustainable urban development for better future cities.
Our Goals
Sharing Best Practices
To facilitate universal dialogue, knowledge creation, and exchange by sharing best practices and emerging ideas among urban and territorial professionals
Global Campaigns
To be at the forefront of global campaigns for sustainable cities and territories, serving as a platform for advocacy and collective action
Engaging Young Urban Professionals
To mobilise, promote, and engage with young professionals, women, local communities, and underrepresented groups in building equitable and sustainable urban growth
Building Alliances
To foster cross-sector and multidisciplinary partnerships by building alliances among professionals, academics, NGOs, researchers, public authorities, and the private sector
Support Capacity Building
To promote and support capacity building and innovation through workshops, conferences, and other initiatives that empower practitioners with tools, frameworks, and collaborative platforms
Good Urban Practices
To encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange, advocate for good urban and territorial practices, and drive innovative solutions for the challenges of sustainable urban and regional development

