Today, cities stand at the forefront of global challenges, such as climate change, migration, and increasing geopolitical tensions. How can city diplomats assist in addressing these issues?
To explore this question, the City Diplomacy Lab and Eurocities are co-hosting a webinar with experts and practitioners involved in cities’ international actions. The discussions will center on practical examples of how cities can proactively address emerging crises through international offices, cross-border alliances, and innovative diplomatic strategies.
📍 Webinar
🗓 Thursday, April 24, 10:00-11:30 CEST
Program
Welcoming Remarks
- Lorenzo Kihlgren Grandi, Director of the City Diplomacy Lab
- Pietro Reviglio, Policy and Research Advisor at Eurocities
Insights from New Reports
- City Diplomacy in Response to Multiple Crises: The 2024 Cities and International Engagement Survey, presented by co-authors Amelia Leavesley and Daniel Pejic, Research Fellows at the Melbourne Centre for Cities
- City Administrations and EU Affairs Report, presented by co-author Carlo Epifanio, University of Lausanne
Panel of City Representatives
- Mar Jiménez, Commissioner for European Affairs, Barcelona City Council
- Krista Kampus, Head of the EU and International Relations, City of Tallinn
- Benedek Jávor, Head of Representation, Representation of Budapest in Brussels