Day 4- Dialogue between local & regional governments and partners

.@Parks_Tau UCLG President: "Urbanisation is about territories for us, not only about big metropolitan cities. It is about systems of territorial governance. We have worked to convince the int'l community that urbanisation is also an opportunity." #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/SlmfsnOMdn

@UCLG_org chair Parks Tau opening the morning session of our retreat #Listen2 Cities #UCLGMeets @UCLGAfrica @CCRECEMR @SALGA_govpic.twitter.com/A2XqrkyfQf

.@Parks_Tau, UCLG President: "You can count on UCLG as a core contributor in the localization process, in the monitoring and follow-up of the agendas and in the battle for sustainable development." #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeets #Local4Actionpic.twitter.com/CME1P5HJh5

"We need not combat #urbanisation, but shape the kind of urbanisation that enables #development and helps combat #inequalities" @Parks_Tau, President @uclg_org at #UCLGmeetspic.twitter.com/NxVi0Wa2rU

THE VOICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT HAS A HUGE RESPONSIBILITY #UCLGmeets #Local4Action LOCAL DEMOCRACY IS A HUMAN RIGHT @Parks_Tau @AdaColau @Roland_Ries @berryonline @Tahir_Akyurek @Anne_Hidalgo @MauricioRodasEC @UCLG_Saizpic.twitter.com/uHfyHMVshf

UCLG President @Parks_Tau on the central role of the @uclg_org network in the implementation of #NewUrbanAgenda and territorial governance of urban development #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/KK14gU1KNT

.@ABDELMALICKf, Mayor of Tevragh-Zeina & Co-Chair of UCLG Policy Council on Resilient, Safer & Sust. Cities: “The #SDGs are local and they’ve always been local, because the only way that you can implement these goals is locally.” #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/8zQbbR6AQG

Quand un maire français et un maire mauritanien partagent leurs expériences en matière de développement urbain résilient et durable. #UCLGMeets. Un engagement partagé pour des villes viables au service des citoyens. Choix politiques courageux indispensables. @uclg_orgpic.twitter.com/JzpINyzosh

Sound local governance & strategy is not and option, it's the enabling tool for better cities & improved quality of life @metropolis_org @uclg_org #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/b1UdpgAeLz

.@ICLEI_advocacy from @ICLEI: "Barcelona is becoming the Davos of local and regional governments!, acknowledging the importance of the engagement of all levels of governance is key to tackle sustainability." #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/6CylrD0I20

"Regional contexts differ, but #multilevel #governance & recognition of all levels of govt is essential to build sustainable, #resilient #cities" @ICLEI_advocacy #UCLGmeetspic.twitter.com/iq4VySAcrK

Valérie Nicolas, @Regionsdefrance: "L’alimentation est au coeur de la santé globale du territoire" #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/VeYnnJ1OVA

.@UCLG_Saiz, Secretary General of UCLG: "We need to start the process of transformation of narrative and influence the research community to close the link w/ the policy making to materialise the change we want to see." #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/1ijfpByfGu

Los gobiernos locales deben incluir mecanismos de #participacionciudadana para abrir a la ciudadanía el diseño, implementación y monitoreo de las políticas públicas que buscan aplicar la #NuevaAgendaUrbana y los #ODS #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/za43u31t4D

2nd round table "Opportunities for all" starting right now! @beaumer stressed the New Consensus for Development approved by all members included in the UK : “the achievement of the #SDGs will depend on the active involvement of the LAs” #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/tmydYfc1SS

Opportunity for all! Promoting good governance with smart & empowered citizens #UCLGMeets @EricBeaume @uclg_org @EU_Commission @NextCityOrgpic.twitter.com/cV5x2F6hcn

"La cultura permite abordar retos clave para las ciudades del mundo. Un ejemplo es la exposición 'Después del fin del mundo' de @bcncultura @cececebe que abre nuevas perspectivas sobre los temas de cambio climático y resiliencia" dice Martin Levenson de @CulturaCDMX at #UCLGmeetspic.twitter.com/SaV9gCrGei

.@rosapavanelli General Secretary of @PSIglobalunion: "1 billion pple is expected to be displaced added to the already current migration crises. Workers can address mobility and build more inclusive communities." #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/3BovjFq2jV

"There is a consistent trend around the world in remunicipalizing public services at the city level. Tax justice as a way to secure public services is increasingly addressed as well" @RosaPavanelli (@PSIglobalunion) at #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/Gx9jl9t90g

We all want to be included in solutions. Look at #disability internally & mainstream it! @WorldEnabled #UCLGMeets @uclg_org @NextCityOrgpic.twitter.com/OFffAbHNv1

Local funding without governance = misuse of $ / Local governance without funding = failure in delivering #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeets @metropolis_org @uclg_orgpic.twitter.com/ueUPM8n8hV

Federico Bautista Poitier, @WorldEnabled: “If you are designing already for all persons, it means that you are already designing for resilience” Bring everyone to the table. This is where innovation starts!” #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/9aYFNQCTZI

We invite all @uclg_org members to actively participate in the preparation and development of the 18th OIDP conference that will take place in Barcelona in November 2018 https://oidp.net/en/18conference.php … #UCLGmeets #Local4Actionpic.twitter.com/BU322Po1XA

Federico Batista Portier issues a call to action for all going to @wuf9kl2018 to make #accessibility a priority. #NewUrbanAgenda #UCLGmeets @uclg_org @WorldEnabled @NextCityOrgpic.twitter.com/PLvF53UDZn

Berry Vrbanovic @berryonline, Mayor of Kitchener @CityKitchener , UCLG Treasurer: "Citizen engagement is no longer optional - in Kitchener we are making sure this happens in all areas with new technologies and inclusion of all citizens" #UCLGMeets #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/kusZleb8Nv

@berryonline, Mayor of Kitchener: “‘Digital Kitchener’ is a concept focused on (among other priorities), digital inclusion - we were looking at what a city can do to make sure that there is access to everyone.” #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/XXSMw2UNT0

The Mayor of @CityKitchener @berryonline explains that they are implementing a #ParticipatoryBudgeting pilot project #UCLGMeets #DemoPart #NewUrbanAgenda #SDGspic.twitter.com/e1LB8mYax2

Complicity of citizens! Martin Levenson #MexicoCity says we’re at a moment of seriousness at #UCLGMeets @uclg_org @NextCityOrgpic.twitter.com/A5lczX5Q8M

Carlos Martinez @cmmsoria , alcalde de Soria @Ayto_Soria, Vicepresidente del Consejo de Municipios y Regiones de Europa (@CCRECEMR): “Sin financiación ni políticas públicas, los discursos no valen.” #UCLGMeets #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/NmPhoPNnWw

.@cmmsoria Mayor of Soria: “El desarrollo de políticas a favor de la educación, la cultura y la paz son clave para la convivencia y cohesión social.” #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/GpHCIO0PyI

We cannot be talking about #climatechange without talking about #mayors says Celestine Ketcha Courtes, Mayor of Bangangte #UCLGMeets @uclg_org @NextCityOrgpic.twitter.com/v9jI9FQgxX

Célestine Ketcha Courtes, Mayor of Bangangté, REFELA President “We cannot talk about #SDGs without talking about mayors. We cannot talk about the NUA without talking about mayors. We cannot talk about change without talking about mayors!" #Listen2Cities #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/Jbx7r6KXni

Célestine Ketcha Courtès, Maire de Bangangté, Présidente de REFELA: “CGLU devient une organisation qui est citée comme exemple, notamment sur les questions des ODD et de l’inclusivité: nous avons un président africain et une secrétaire générale femme!” #UCLGMeets #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/vI46q9oVcX

#Women must be at the table! #UCLGMeets @uclg_org @NextCityOrgpic.twitter.com/jZMXb5ID2j

Martin Levenson de la Ciudad de México explica su experiencia en el diseño participativo de políticas públicas en el ámbito local, sobretodo en políticas culturales y sociales. Garantizar derechos, garantizar inclusión #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/mQaRrGk2v2

Martin Levenson, Director de Planificación, Deparmento de Cultura, Ciudad de México @CulturaCDMX: "Estar dispuesto a escuchar y recibir aportaciones de la ciudadanía para las políticas culturales. Hace falta diálogo para que haya desarrollo cultural" #UCLGMeets #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/D5n440r0Bp

Bringing the #RighttotheCity to the global stage @UCLG_Saiz starts the #UCLGMeets session in #Barcelona. @NextCityOrgpic.twitter.com/0RXDEj4Ccm

M. Levenson de @GobCDMX: "Corremos el riesgo de hacer políticas públicas que tengan poco que ver con las necesidades reales de los ciudadanos si su diseño no es ampliamente participativo" #UCLGmeetspic.twitter.com/2QzNS0542r

We reach the end of the first round table of local and regional governments with international partners about Resilient Cities . Inspiring together for future actions on the global agenda! #UCLGMeets #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/x8qQliWJZw

Martin Levenson de @GobCDMX habla sobre "metrópolis para y por su ciudadanía": aunque "abrirnos nos impone retos institucionales, comunicativos y psicológicos, tengo el convencimiento de que ese proceso funciona" #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/5Ih8tHMDTj

In #UCLGMeets discussing about Right to the City and Inclusive Territories. Local governments face the responsability of tackling socio-spatial exclusion and promoting social justice.pic.twitter.com/WN6tO5fMTk

"In order to tackle housing commodification globally, life itself in our cities, local governments must join forces & solidarity through a global movement calling to #MaketheShift towards the #Right2Housing" Barcelona Mayor @AdaColau in #UCLGMeetspic.twitter.com/sRZpsr9aMr

Cities are key actors in this crisis of urbanization. The @UN High Level Political Forum in July will be key @AdaColau #UCLGmeets @UCLG @NextCityOrgpic.twitter.com/4iSBcZCaKx

We have to reimagine #housing as a system rather than a commodity @Habitat_org #UCLGMeets @NextCityOrg @uclg_orgpic.twitter.com/ugrLVodfn1

Strong commitment of @UCLG_org political leadership at #UCLGMeets towards the #RighttotheCity Cities for life where all #HumanRights are guaranteed. Urban spaces of all levels cooperating with each other. Promoting sociospatial & ecological justice hand in hand with citizens!pic.twitter.com/5Fj9ARzMmO

The future is in this room where #UCLGMeets and in a greater focus on participatory democracy and the right to the city @CLGFSG_GMunropic.twitter.com/3JHhQkchHy

Cerrando la tercera mesa redonda con las palabras de los participantes: "Si nos tomamos en serio el derecho a la ciudad, tenemos que empezar a alejarnos de un modelo representativo y dirigirnos hacia lo participativo" dijo Greg @CLGFSG_GMunro @CLGF_News #UCLGMeets #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/6SyjUp9Hnr

Steven Weir, @Habitat_org: “Having healthy housing is more than just a structure, it’s a process. This is true as well for the #RighttotheCity.” #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/2OFp3Rx1ZB

Álvaro Puertas Robinas , SecGen @habitat_intl: "Urbanization has to be tackled from an integrated approach. #RightToTheCity has a territorial dimension." #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/gaueqfd9Q7

Cities are critical re promoting democracy at local level @AdaColau says #Listen2Cities #UCLGmeets @uclg_org @metropolis_orgpic.twitter.com/zVE4neq0oy

@AdaColau Ada Colau, alcaldesa de Barcelona, Co-Presidenta de CGLU: "Barcelona siempre ha creído en el poder de las ciudades: son el actor clave para mejorar nuestras democracias" #UCLGMeets #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/eSVwGs20Zs

.@AdaColau , Mayor of Barcelona: "Defending the #RightToTheCity means defending right to live, right to a decent living conditions". #Listen2Cities #MakeTheShiftpic.twitter.com/sZjfsJMVGc

En #UCLGmeets @Adacolau reconoce la labor de la sociedad civil y de organizaciones como @habitat_intl en la lucha por la vivienda #Listen2cities #Righttothecity #right2housingpic.twitter.com/WfeRIg1Unb

.@AdaColau, Alcaldesa de Barcelona: “Las ciudades tenemos que organizarnos, cooperando entre nosotras, para dar visibilidad a esta amenaza de gentrificación y buscar estrategias para hacer frente,porque nuestras ciudades, sin su gente, se mueren.” #Listen2Cities #RightToTheCitypic.twitter.com/J11lFSBHaN

.@PBraouezec, président @PlaineCommune, coprésident du Conseil politique de CGLU sur le droit à la ville: “Le droit à la ville, ce n’est pas l’obligation à la ville. Il y a un vrai travail à faire entre les métropoles, les villes moyennes et rurales". #UCLGmeets #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/xUJBpIRKx3

Our challenge: rethinking together the approche to territories, intermediary cities & metropolitan spaces #UCLGMeets #Listen2Cities @metropolis_org @PlaineCommune @uclg_orgpic.twitter.com/ZPHPTGrj9u

.@PBraouezec, Président de @PlaineCommune: "Le droit à la ville, ce n’est pas l’obligation à la ville. Il y a un vrai travail à faire entre les métropoles, les villes moyennes et rurales.” #Listen2Cities #DroitALaVillepic.twitter.com/ZrwUCDblex

Ivan Arciénega, alcalde de Sucre (Bolivia) , Vicepresidente de CGLU por América Latina: "Las ciudades pequeñas, medianas y grandes, tienen que unir su voz y desarrollen el concepto de co-responsabilidad" #UCLGMeets #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/Hc9MsY7R2O

.@ArcienegaIvan, Mayor of Sucre: "Cities are against building walls and for building a new, universal citizenry" #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/hLQEaUxedI

Paola Arjona, @ProyectoALLAs: "El #DerechoALaCiudad hay que anclarlo no solo a las ciudades sino también a los territorios. No podemos hablar de derecho a la ciudad sino hacemos primero la pregunta a ¿qué modelo de ciudad estamos apostando?" #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/jS6Z2tLtEQ

At #ULCGmeets, @UCLG_Saiz proposes a direct dialogue between @GlobalTaskforce & @Right2CityGP to improve reporting on #Righttothecity #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/z5jDgDdlIw

Afternoon session "Working Towards the #HabitatIII legacy" begins now! "From the EU perspective the implementation of the Global agendas is done through a partnership approach." Says @WBoesman from @Platforma4Dev #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/NEx3urt1Uj

Barcelona&Sucre mayors+President of Plaine-Commune views on « Right to the City ». The youth and most vulnerable lacking access -notably- to housing. Determined political commitment and action by local governments indispensable. @AdaColau @PBraouezec @arcienegalvan #uclgmeetspic.twitter.com/Mu2cHTFCBk

Carles Llores, SecGen of @ORUFOGAR: “Cuando se planifica sobre urbanización, debemos tener en cuenta los territorios. Debe haber un equilibrio entre ciudades y mundo rural. La regiones están muy implicadas en las agendas de clima, desarrollo, ODS y NUA” #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/E5ccoJMA8A

.@cllorens: “La mirada territorial es la solución para una planificación integrada entre zonas urbanas y rurales”. #UCLGmeetspic.twitter.com/ojN8WcOo8T

We are going to @wuf9kl2018 with mixed feelings. Yet are hopeful for commitments for clear reporting #UCLGmeets @UCLG_Saiz @NextCityOrg @uclg_orgpic.twitter.com/PHB4n8OUez

How can we be more effective in Post- #HabitatIII? More financial resources & leadership @Platforma4Dev #UCLGmeets @uclg_org @NextCityOrgpic.twitter.com/7yCZmnj1r0

Exchange in the beautiful town hall of Barcelona on urban mobility. Introduced @MobiliseCity to the mayors of Strasbourg and Sucre and other local government colleagues. Key theme for @uclg_org. #UCLGMeets @Arcienegalvan @Roland_Ries @europeaid engagement welcome!pic.twitter.com/JvwgQEORvE

Carlos Llorens, SecGen @ORUFOGAR "La primavera árabe tuvo un discurso de descentralización, en lugares como Túnez. La crisis ha tenido un efecto recentralizador en muchos países.” #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/zYfUsIl0MS

.@WBoesman de @Platforma4Dev: "La gran ciudad tiene que estar conectado con la ciudad intermedia y apoyar desarrollo rural. En Kuala Lumpur #WUF9 vamos a tener explicar A la UE que la inversión urbana va a tener que ser una inversión equilibrada." #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/GteBQCXBk8

.@OctavidelaVarga, SecGen of @metropolis_org: "Three topics to focus on for a strategy as the global assembly during #WUF9: - Multi-level governance - Shared visions of city development - The private sector as the missing actor" #Listen2Citiespic.twitter.com/Hbq3FAQKpD