Ahmedabad to host India’s 6th U20 mayoral summit today

Urban20 (U20) is an engagement group under India’s G20 presidency

Updated: Jul 7th, 2023


The heritage city of Gujarat, Ahmedabad, is all set to host the Urban20 (U20) mayoral summit on July 7 and 8 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The mayoral summit will host more than 20 mayors from across the world, and about 25 Mayors from Indian cities will share the stage and share their experiences of their respective city-level actions and initiatives.

The summit is supported by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) as the technical secretariat and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) as the nodal ministry.

Six priority discussions

The discussions will be held on six priorities that reflect the pressing urban issues and challenges that cities are facing worldwide. These include:

- Encouraging environmentally responsible behaviours

- Accelerating climate finance

- Ensuring water security

- Catalysing digital urban futures

- Reinventing frameworks for urban governance and planning

- Championing local culture and economy

Events covered

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.

Mayors will visit the historic streets of Ahmedabad

As part of the mayoral summit, participating Mayors and delegates will also visit Ahmedabad's historic streets and monuments and be introduced to the city's vibrant culture.

Mayors will also be planting trees at the U20 Udyan and visiting the Sabarmati Ashram. Several cultural programmes and experiences have been planned for the guests, showcasing Gujarat's and India’s rich cultural heritage on the whole.

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