Cities in Solidarity for Covid-2019 Responses

UNOSSC in Action for COVID-2019 Responses: Donated Medical Supplies Arrive in Wuhan and Yuxi

Urgently needed medical respirators and protective suits worth $100,000 donated by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) reached the cities of Wuhan on 22 February and Yuxi on 24 February to support local efforts responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Call for Submissions: Good Practices on SSC & TrC for Sustainable Development

Call for submissions for the 2020 compendium of good practices on South-South and triangular cooperation. Join us in sharing your solutions, experiences and good practices and let us collectively work together to eliminate the barriers in accessing knowledge and information.

Koidu City in Action for SDGs with Stronghold Partners in South-South and Triangular Cooperation

The UNOSSC Cities Project completed a one-week needs assessment for the Koidu–New Sembehun City of Sierra Leone on 29 November. Convening experts from one municipal government, four UN agencies, and one private company, encompassing mining, agriculture, road infrastructures, and waste management, this assessment has been the most full-fledged, extensive, and integrated one led by the Cities Project.

10th Session of World Urban Forum "Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation"

WUF10 is convened by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, General Secretariat of the Executive Council, and the ultra-modern Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The theme of the Tenth Session is Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation.

Call for Action: Medical Supplies Needed in China to Curb the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus

Affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak, many communities in China now suffer from the lack of availability of medical supplies. Global and coordinated efforts are essential to responding to the outbreak, which has been declared by WHO as a Public Health Emergency of International Concerns (PHEIC). The Finance Centre for South-South Cooperation (FCSSC), with the support of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), kindly ask for your generous donation.

Envoy of the Secretary-General on South-South Cooperation: China's development experience is an example to the rest of the world

World Cities Day 31 October

"Let us commit to embracing innovation to ensure a better life for future generations and chart a path towards sustainable, inclusive urban development that benefits all." — UN Secretary-General António Guterres