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The Global Parliament of Mayors is a governance body of, by & for global mayors. We participate in global strategy underscoring action oriented solutions.

 New York, NY
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Joined July 2015
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From @BenjaminRBarber final book #CoolCities @yalepress to fix climate change: put cities, not countries, in charge theguardian.com/commentisfre…
How to fix climate change: put cities, not countries, in charge | Benjamin Barber

How to fix climate change: put cities, not countries, in charge | Benjamin Barber

It can’t be left to dysfunctional nation states to tackle – but as Oslo and Seoul have shown, metropolitan centres can rise to the challenge of global warming

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'Cities' champion' Benjamin Barber dies bit.ly/2qnKOSs @c40cities @GPMProject @Anne_Hidalgo @PatriciaDeLille @FordhamNYC
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Looking at devolution and gender equality in UK's #MetroMayor election | with @gpmayors own Eileen Woods theguardian.com/society/2017…
Why has devolution been a disaster for gender equality? | Susanna Rustin

Why has devolution been a disaster for gender equality? | Susanna Rustin

Only one woman is expected to be elected as a metro mayor in Thursday’s local elections. The male culture could hold back women’s interests, warn campaigners

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With deep sadness we say goodbye to the great visionary @BenjaminRBarber Founder of @gpmayors Aug2.1937-April24.2017 ow.ly/oWWk30badsj
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"#City planners are putting eyes in the sky to help them make more informed-decisions." #SundayReading ow.ly/Kkw330aUYG2
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Mitigating #climatechange requires "intercity cooperation and networking.” #EarthDay2017 #CityCollaboration @BenjaminRBarber
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"The growing popularity of urban farming [in Boston] owes much to a former #mayor, @mayortommenino" theguardian.com/sustainable-…
Is Boston the next urban farming paradise?

Is Boston the next urban farming paradise?

The city’s healthy startup culture is contributing to Boston’s rapidly growing reputation as a haven for organic food and urban farming initiatives

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“#Sustainability today entails #glocality, action that is simultaneously local and global." #CoolCities @BenjaminRBarber
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"#Metropolitan areas cannot descend into partisan gridlock; the stakes are too high." citylab.com/politics/2017/04…
The Case for a 'Metropolitan Party'

The Case for a 'Metropolitan Party'

The way back to political sanity runs though the cities—so it’s time for a national political party focused entirely on urban areas.

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Social #impact bonds: "a new funding mechanism for #cities [trying to] lift vulnerable populations out of poverty." citiscope.org/story/2017/col…
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"By all accounts, urbanization will define the trajectory of Indian development." indiabudget.nic.in/es2016-17…
These countries could be the world's new education superstars wef.ch/2nZc8l2 #edchat
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"I came to see this mounting class divide as a ticking time bomb." #SundayReading brought to you by @Richard_Florida citylab.com/politics/2017/04…
'The Dark Side of the Urban Revival'

'The Dark Side of the Urban Revival'

In an excerpt from his new book, Richard Florida warns of “the central crisis of our times”—the growing cleavage between superstar cities and those left behind.

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See what mayors have to say on how Trump's Executive Orders are "invading [their city's] sovereignty." thehill.com/homenews/state-w…
“Politics is the domain of human will, human interest, human power and human action.” @BenjaminRBarber #CoolCities
"New capital cities whose locations provide balance and inclusivity...are likely to be more successful.” citylab.com/politics/2017/04…
Maybe Relocating Capital Cities Isn't Such a Bad Idea, After All

Maybe Relocating Capital Cities Isn't Such a Bad Idea, After All

In a recent book, the academic Vadim Rossman argues that it can be a smart move, under certain circumstances.

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"It is mayors that are concretely tackling climate change with immediate and bold measures." citymetric.com/horizons/gove…
"For mayors, it is particularly important to have a clear definition of what constitutes their city." citiscope.org/story/2017/uni…
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"The battle for a sustainable future will be won or lost in the world’s cities." devex.com/news/opinion-what-…
Opinion: What engineers do in cities will set the course for the next century

Opinion: What engineers do in cities will set the course for the next century

Two-thirds of the infrastructure that will exist in 2050 in developing countries is not yet built — but the window of opportunity is closing fast. How can engineers join the cause? In this guest...

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Check up on how data-driven cities are monitoring their success. #SundayReading citiscope.org/topics/data-dr…
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