

Past Event
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On November 4-5, 2019, Brookings hosted the second convening of the SDG Leadership Cities initiative in Mexico City, Mexico. The meeting built on the momentum from the inaugural convening in Bellagio, Italy to further explore the local application and pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with leaders from 13 cities.
Gatherings of the SDG Leadership Cities group are conducted in roundtable format, with topics explored in highly interactive sessions designed to promote exchange by the senior city officials of their best practices, innovations, and challenges. A key objective is to build relationships and opportunities for continued engagement. Sessions are held under Chatham House Rule to encourage peers to engage in candid discussion and problemsolving including limits, challenges, and obstacles.
Four themes were identified through feedback and interest from cities participating in the leadership network:
Mexico City, as host, had the opportunity to present the city’s sustainable development strategy and deepen participants’ understanding of the local experiences and practices.
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