Mayor to represent Chandigarh at U20 Mayoral Summit at Ahmedbad on 7th & 8th July
Chandigarh, July 6:- City Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta will represent Chandigarh in the Urban20 (U20) Mayoral Summit under India’s G20 presidency on 7-8 July scheduled to be held at Ahmedabad.
The Mayor has reached at Ahmedabad today evening for the summit.
While sharing about the summit, the Mayor said that the Summit will be attended by more than 70 Mayors from across the world and about 25 Mayors from Indian cities will share the experiences of their respective city level actions and initiatives. The summit will also be attended by delegates representing various cities, knowledge partners, Indian and international organizations, academic institutes and dignitaries from the Government of India and the State Government.
He said that U20 is a city diplomacy initiative, comprising cities from G20 countries, emphasizing the role of cities in taking forward the global agenda for sustainable development through collaboration among cities. Ahmedabad is the U20 Chair for the current sixth cycle and is supported by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).
The Mayor further said besides the deliberations among Mayors, one of the highlights of the Mayoral Summit will be four thematic sessions focusing on U20 priorities. Six white papers focusing on the six U20 priorities will also be released in these sessions by the dignitaries. Another exclusive session for Mayors will be a round table on climate finance led by U20 Conveners, UCLG and C40 and the cities of Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Ahmedabad.
He further informed that spotlight sessions are scheduled during the Summit to focus on aspects of urban resilience, city readiness for investments, inclusion, circular economy and data driven governance, showcasing the research and works being undertaken by organizations in various cities across India and the world.
He said the event will also host an exhibition showcasing India’s urban story, especially city level successes, notable projects and innovative initiatives. There will also be a screening of select films to help raise awareness about the multifaceted impacts of climate change on urban areas and vice versa, he added.
