Today, on the International
#DayOfMultilateralism of the
@UN, it’s worth looking beyond nation-states and recognizing the growing role of cities,
#Listen2Cities.
#Multilateralism is also built from the local level: through cooperation networks, territorial alliances, and the international action of subnational governments.
#Paradiplomacy is not a complement—it’s part of the solution. It brings global agendas closer to citizens, making them more tangible, diverse, and effective.
We add this reflection to the
#100DaysOfMultilateralism led by
@UCLG_Org and Local Governments: more local voices make multilateralism more representative and impactful.
#LocalGovernments
Multilateralism must do more than inspire & make promises.
It must deliver results, because results build trust that multilateral action can deliver solutions at scale & speed. Trust that nations can come together & act with common purpose. And trust that together we can make a real difference in the lives of people.