
About us
We are the global network of major cities and metropolitan areas.
We serve as the hub and platform for metropolises to connect, share experiences, and mobilize on a wide range of local and global issues, in addition to being the focal point of worldwide experience and expertise on metropolitan governance.
To connect political leaders, policy makers and practitioners worldwide in order to advocate metropolitan interests and improve the performance of metropolises in addressing local and global challenges.
Engaged metropolitan governance is critical to facing the immensity of contemporary urban challenges. Therefore, Metropolis mission will be achieved by a set of means to co-create caring sustainable cities characterized by engaged metropolitan governance:
- a. Conducting urban diplomacy based on agreed principles
- b. Developing urban capacities based on a knowledge platform of tools and resources
Metropolis operates, as well, as the metropolitan section of the World Organisation of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), since its constitution, in 2004.

Metropolises for and by their citizens where participatory and effective metropolitan governance fosters economic development, sustainability, social cohesion, gender equality and quality of life.
In line with the association’s mission and vision, as well as the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, Metropolis works to:
- a. Advance metropolitan interests
- b. Improve the performance of metropolises.
The Board of Directors is formed by at least 15 members representing metropolises from different continents. They are elected by the General Assembly and may be re-elected. The Metropolis Women President is an ex officio member of the Board of Directors.
The President of the Board of Directors represents the association in all civil acts and is invested with all the necessary powers to this end.











- Head of the Division for International Relations
- Deputy Chief of Protocol of the Federal State of Berlin
- The Governing Mayor of Berlin Senate Chancellery

- Advisor in the General Coordination of International Affairs in the Government of Mexico City
our story
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1984
1ST METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS
ILE-DE-FRANCE
1ST METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS
1985
April
1st METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS. METROPOLIS CONSTITUENT CONGRESS
MONTREAL
1st METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS. METROPOLIS CONSTITUENT CONGRESS (14 members)
- Participants: Abidjan, Addis Ababa, Colombo, London, Tokyo, New York, Los Ángeles, Île-de-France, Montréal, Metropolitan Corporation of Barcelona, Mexico (state), Cairo, Buenos Aires, Torino
- Michel Giraud, Paris, Île-de-France is elected first president
- Institution of Metropolis Commissions (until 2011)

1986
1ST METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
CAIRO
1ST METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1987
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
NEW YORK
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
January
2ND METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Better Life for All in Metropolises”
MEXICO CITY
2ND METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Better Life for All in Metropolises”
1988
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
MADRID
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1989
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
CASABLANCA
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1990
October
3RD METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolises in Ascendancy”
MELBOURNE
3RD METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolises in Ascendancy
- From here on Metropolis articulates its technical Commissions, which present their results every triennial congress
1991
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
DAKAR
1992
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
BARCELONA
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1993
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
CAIRO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
January
4TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Citizens and Sustainable Development”
MONTREAL
4TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Citizens and Sustainable Development”
- Metropolis creates its Technical Assistance Scheme

1994
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
TOKYO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1995
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
LISBON
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1996
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ILE-DE-FRANCE
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
January
5TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolis for the People: Seeking Solidarity among World Citizens”
TOKYO
5TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolis for the People: Seeking Solidarity among World Citizens”
June
Metropolis participates to the UNHABITAT II "CITY SUMMIT" and proposes the establishment of the World Association of Cities and Local Authorities Coordination (WACLAC)
PARIS
Metropolis participates to the UNHABITAT II "CITY SUMMIT" and proposes the establishment of the World Association of Cities and Local Authorities Coordination (WACLAC)

1997
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
SANTIAGO DE CHILE
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1998
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
SEOUL
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
JOAN CLOS (BARCELONA) SUCCEEDS MICHEL GIRAUD (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) AS PRESIDENT

1999
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PARIS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOSEP ROIG MARTÍ is nominated METROPOLIS SECRETARY GENERAL
JOSEP ROIG MARTÍ is nominated METROPOLIS SECRETARY GENERAL
March 1999
6TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Network of Cities for World Citizens”
BARCELONA
6TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Network of Cities for World Citizens”
- APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 1999-2002
2000
METROPOLIS’ REGIONAL SECRETARIES CREATION
METROPOLIS SECRETARIAT GENERAL MOVES TO BARCELONA
October
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
GUANGZHOU
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2001
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
RIO DE JANEIRO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2002
May
7TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolitan Governance in the New Millennium”
SEOUL
- 1ST METROPOLIS AWARDS “Seeking better quality of life for the world’s metropolises”
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SEOUL DECLARATION ON METROPOLITAN GOVERNANCE
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2002-2005

2003
September
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ISTANBUL
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING

2004
January
UCLG CREATION
ILE-DE-FRANCE
UCLG CREATION

September
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ESTADO DE MEXICO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2005
May
8TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Tradition and Transformation. The Future of the City”
BERLIN
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2ND METROPOLIS AWARDS
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2005-2008
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METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK CREATION
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Metropolis Women’s congress
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Youth Congress “My City - Visions 2005 +”

2006
METROPOLIS EXTRAORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING
ILE-DE-FRANCE
- JEAN-PAUL HUCHON (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) SUCCEEDS JOAN CLOS (BARCELONA) AS PRESIDENT

June
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
TORONTO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2007
December
1ST METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women”
BRUSSELS
1ST METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women”

September
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ANTANANARIVO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2008
October
9TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Connecting Cities”
SYDNEY
9TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Connecting Cities”
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1ST REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER IN MASHHAD
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3RD METROPOLIS AWARDS
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2009-2011

2009
May
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
MOSCOW
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
October
2ND METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Visions and Challenges for a Women-Friendly City”
SEOUL
2ND METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Visions and Challenges for a Women-Friendly City”

2010
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
BARCELONA
2011
November
10TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Cities in Transition”
PORTO ALEGRE
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2012-2014
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APPROVAL OF METROPOLIS INITIATIVES
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ALAIN LE SAUX SUCCEEDS JOSEP ROIG AS METROPOLIS SECRETARY GENERAL
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4TH METROPOLIS AWARDS

2012
LAUNCH OF THE URBAN INNOVATION PROGRAM
LAUNCH OF THE URBAN INNOVATION PROGRAM
1ST GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION

November
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Innovation towards a Better Future”
GUANGZHOU
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Innovation towards a Better Future”
2013
July
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Caring Cities”
JOHANNESBURG
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Caring Cities”
March
METROPOLIS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (MITI) OPENING
SEOUL
- From MII to MITI - Headquarters in Seoul
- Regional centers in: Cairo, Mashhad, Mexico City, Paris and Île-de-France

September
3RD METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Women and Armed Conflict”
ABIDJAN
3RD METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Women and Armed Conflict”

2014
November
2ND GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
GUANGZHOU
2ND GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
October
11TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Cities for All”
HYDERABAD
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APPROVAL OF THE METROPOLIS ACTION PLAN 2015-2017 BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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APPROVAL OF THE NEW STATUTES AND THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE ASSOCIATION
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF VOICE OF THE MAYORS
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH METROPOLIS YOUTH
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OFFICIAL POLICY TRANSFER PLATFORM (PTP) LAUNCH
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METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK’s president becomes a member of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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5TH METROPOLIS AWARDS “Seeking Better Quality of Life for the World’s Metropolises”

2015
December
DENIS CODERRE SUCCEEDS JEAN-PAUL HUCHON (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) AS PRESIDENT
DENIS CODERRE (MONTRÉAL) SUCCEEDS JEAN-PAUL HUCHON (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) AS PRESIDENT

May
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “LIVE THE CITY”
BUENOS AIRES
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “LIVE THE CITY”
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APPROVAL OF ACTION PLAN REVISION to incorporate the Gender Mainstreaming Perspective for the first time
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VOICE OF THE MAYORS DEBATE
October
HABITAT III: THEMATIC MEETING ON METROPOLITAN AREAS
MONTREAL
HABITAT III: THEMATIC MEETING ON METROPOLITAN AREAS

September
FELIP ROCA SUCCEEDS ALAIN LE SAUX AS SECRETARY GENERAL
FELIP ROCA SUCCEEDS ALAIN LE SAUX AS SECRETARY GENERAL
2016
December
3RD GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
GUANGZHOU
3RD GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
March
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MEXICO CITY
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (in the framework of the Habitat III thematic meeting “Financing urban development: the millennium challenge”)
May
PREPCITY#3 “Cities as Actors” – PRINCIPLES FOR BETTER CITIES
BERLIN
PREPCITY#3 “Cities as Actors” – PRINCIPLES FOR BETTER CITIES

November
METROPOLIS OBSERVATORY PROJECT LAUNCH
BARCELONA AND WORLDWIDE
METROPOLIS OBSERVATORY PROJECT LAUNCH

October
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
BOGOTA
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (in the framework of the 5TH UCLG World Congress)

2017
June
12TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Global Challenges: Major Cities in Action”
MONTREAL
12TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Global Challenges: Major Cities in Action”
- FROM INITIATIVES TO PILOT PROJECTS (effective in 2018)
- DENNIS CODERRE PRESIDENCY IS RENEWED
- OCTAVI DE LA VARGA SUCCEEDS FELIP ROCA AS SECRETARY GENERAL
- MONTREAL DECLARATION “CITIES IN THE VANGUARD TO ADDRESS LOCAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES AND IMPLEMENT THE PARIS AGREEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE”

2018
August
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Inclusive Metropolitan Cities and City-Regions”
GAUTENG
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Inclusive Metropolitan Cities and City-Regions”
- LAUNCH OF THE GAUTENG DECLARATION “INCLUSIVE METROPOLITAN CITIES AND CITY-REGIONS”
- POLICY DEBATE - METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL MüLLER (BERLIN) IS CONFIRMED PRESIDENT OF METROPOLIS

December
4TH GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
GUANGZHOU
4TH GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION

January
EXTRAORDINARY VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXTRAORDINARY VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January
MICHAEL MüLLER (BERLIN) ASSUMES THE PRESIDENCY OF METROPOLIS ON AN INTERIM BASIS
MICHAEL MüLLER (BERLIN) ASSUMES THE PRESIDENCY OF METROPOLIS ON AN INTERIM BASIS

October
THE WORLD METROPOLITAN DAY IS CELEBRATED FOR THE 1ST TIME
WORLDWIDE
THE WORLD METROPOLITAN DAY IS CELEBRATED FOR THE 1ST TIME

2019
April
Metropolis Board of Directors meeting and II Policy Debate entitled “Civil Engagement in Changing Metropolises” (in the framework of UCLG Executive Bureau)
MONTEVIDEO
Metropolis Board of Directors meeting and II Policy Debate entitled “Civil Engagement in Changing Metropolises” (in the framework of UCLG Executive Bureau)
March
FROM POLICY TRANSFER PLATFORM (PTP) TO URBAN SUSTAINABLE EXCHANGE (USE) PLATFORM
BERLIN AND WORLDWIDE
FROM POLICY TRANSFER PLATFORM (PTP) TO URBAN SUSTAINABLE EXCHANGE (USE) PLATFORM

May
LAUNCH OF THE DECENTRALIZED COOPERATION PROGRAM (EU DG DEVCO FUNDED)
LAUNCH OF THE DECENTRALIZED COOPERATION PROGRAM (EU DG DEVCO FUNDED)

2020
March
LAUNCH OF THE CITIES FOR GLOBAL HEALTH PLATFORM
LAUNCH OF THE CITIES FOR GLOBAL HEALTH PLATFORM

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Because of its interconnected and global approach to all aspects of metropolitan life, metropolis is a unique association for the major cities of the world.
If you represent the government of a major city or metropolitan area, you are very welcome to join our membership.
Become a member today to help us build the urban agenda of tomorrow
At the Secretariat General we are committed to generating a positive impact on the
environment, social cohesion and gender equality
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1984
1ST METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS
ILE-DE-FRANCE
1ST METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS
1985
April
1st METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS. METROPOLIS CONSTITUENT CONGRESS
MONTREAL
1st METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS. METROPOLIS CONSTITUENT CONGRESS (14 members)
- Participants: Abidjan, Addis Ababa, Colombo, London, Tokyo, New York, Los Ángeles, Île-de-France, Montréal, Metropolitan Corporation of Barcelona, Mexico (state), Cairo, Buenos Aires, Torino
- Michel Giraud, Paris, Île-de-France is elected first president
- Institution of Metropolis Commissions (until 2011)

1986
1ST METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
CAIRO
1ST METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1987
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
NEW YORK
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
January
2ND METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Better Life for All in Metropolises”
MEXICO CITY
2ND METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Better Life for All in Metropolises”
1988
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
MADRID
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1989
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
CASABLANCA
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1990
October
3RD METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolises in Ascendancy”
MELBOURNE
3RD METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolises in Ascendancy
- From here on Metropolis articulates its technical Commissions, which present their results every triennial congress
1991
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
DAKAR
1992
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
BARCELONA
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1993
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
CAIRO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
January
4TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Citizens and Sustainable Development”
MONTREAL
4TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Citizens and Sustainable Development”
- Metropolis creates its Technical Assistance Scheme

1994
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
TOKYO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1995
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
LISBON
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1996
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ILE-DE-FRANCE
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
January
5TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolis for the People: Seeking Solidarity among World Citizens”
TOKYO
5TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolis for the People: Seeking Solidarity among World Citizens”
June
Metropolis participates to the UNHABITAT II "CITY SUMMIT" and proposes the establishment of the World Association of Cities and Local Authorities Coordination (WACLAC)
PARIS
Metropolis participates to the UNHABITAT II "CITY SUMMIT" and proposes the establishment of the World Association of Cities and Local Authorities Coordination (WACLAC)

1997
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
SANTIAGO DE CHILE
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1998
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
SEOUL
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
JOAN CLOS (BARCELONA) SUCCEEDS MICHEL GIRAUD (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) AS PRESIDENT

1999
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PARIS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOSEP ROIG MARTÍ is nominated METROPOLIS SECRETARY GENERAL
JOSEP ROIG MARTÍ is nominated METROPOLIS SECRETARY GENERAL
March 1999
6TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Network of Cities for World Citizens”
BARCELONA
6TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Network of Cities for World Citizens”
- APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 1999-2002
2000
METROPOLIS’ REGIONAL SECRETARIES CREATION
METROPOLIS SECRETARIAT GENERAL MOVES TO BARCELONA
October
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
GUANGZHOU
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2001
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
RIO DE JANEIRO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2002
May
7TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolitan Governance in the New Millennium”
SEOUL
- 1ST METROPOLIS AWARDS “Seeking better quality of life for the world’s metropolises”
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SEOUL DECLARATION ON METROPOLITAN GOVERNANCE
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2002-2005

2003
September
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ISTANBUL
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING

2004
January
UCLG CREATION
ILE-DE-FRANCE
UCLG CREATION

September
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ESTADO DE MEXICO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2005
May
8TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Tradition and Transformation. The Future of the City”
BERLIN
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2ND METROPOLIS AWARDS
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2005-2008
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METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK CREATION
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Metropolis Women’s congress
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Youth Congress “My City - Visions 2005 +”

2006
METROPOLIS EXTRAORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING
ILE-DE-FRANCE
- JEAN-PAUL HUCHON (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) SUCCEEDS JOAN CLOS (BARCELONA) AS PRESIDENT

June
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
TORONTO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2007
December
1ST METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women”
BRUSSELS
1ST METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women”

September
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ANTANANARIVO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2008
October
9TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Connecting Cities”
SYDNEY
9TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Connecting Cities”
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1ST REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER IN MASHHAD
-
3RD METROPOLIS AWARDS
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2009-2011

2009
May
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
MOSCOW
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
October
2ND METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Visions and Challenges for a Women-Friendly City”
SEOUL
2ND METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Visions and Challenges for a Women-Friendly City”

2010
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
BARCELONA
2011
November
10TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Cities in Transition”
PORTO ALEGRE
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2012-2014
-
APPROVAL OF METROPOLIS INITIATIVES
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ALAIN LE SAUX SUCCEEDS JOSEP ROIG AS METROPOLIS SECRETARY GENERAL
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4TH METROPOLIS AWARDS

2012
LAUNCH OF THE URBAN INNOVATION PROGRAM
LAUNCH OF THE URBAN INNOVATION PROGRAM
1ST GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION

November
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Innovation towards a Better Future”
GUANGZHOU
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Innovation towards a Better Future”
2013
July
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Caring Cities”
JOHANNESBURG
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Caring Cities”
March
METROPOLIS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (MITI) OPENING
SEOUL
- From MII to MITI - Headquarters in Seoul
- Regional centers in: Cairo, Mashhad, Mexico City, Paris and Île-de-France

September
3RD METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Women and Armed Conflict”
ABIDJAN
3RD METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Women and Armed Conflict”

2014
November
2ND GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
GUANGZHOU
2ND GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
October
11TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Cities for All”
HYDERABAD
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APPROVAL OF THE METROPOLIS ACTION PLAN 2015-2017 BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
-
APPROVAL OF THE NEW STATUTES AND THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE ASSOCIATION
-
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF VOICE OF THE MAYORS
-
OFFICIAL LAUNCH METROPOLIS YOUTH
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OFFICIAL POLICY TRANSFER PLATFORM (PTP) LAUNCH
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METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK’s president becomes a member of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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5TH METROPOLIS AWARDS “Seeking Better Quality of Life for the World’s Metropolises”

2015
December
DENIS CODERRE SUCCEEDS JEAN-PAUL HUCHON (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) AS PRESIDENT
DENIS CODERRE (MONTRÉAL) SUCCEEDS JEAN-PAUL HUCHON (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) AS PRESIDENT

May
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “LIVE THE CITY”
BUENOS AIRES
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “LIVE THE CITY”
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APPROVAL OF ACTION PLAN REVISION to incorporate the Gender Mainstreaming Perspective for the first time
-
VOICE OF THE MAYORS DEBATE
October
HABITAT III: THEMATIC MEETING ON METROPOLITAN AREAS
MONTREAL
HABITAT III: THEMATIC MEETING ON METROPOLITAN AREAS

September
FELIP ROCA SUCCEEDS ALAIN LE SAUX AS SECRETARY GENERAL
FELIP ROCA SUCCEEDS ALAIN LE SAUX AS SECRETARY GENERAL
2016
December
3RD GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
GUANGZHOU
3RD GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
March
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MEXICO CITY
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (in the framework of the Habitat III thematic meeting “Financing urban development: the millennium challenge”)
May
PREPCITY#3 “Cities as Actors” – PRINCIPLES FOR BETTER CITIES
BERLIN
PREPCITY#3 “Cities as Actors” – PRINCIPLES FOR BETTER CITIES

November
METROPOLIS OBSERVATORY PROJECT LAUNCH
BARCELONA AND WORLDWIDE
METROPOLIS OBSERVATORY PROJECT LAUNCH

October
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
BOGOTA
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (in the framework of the 5TH UCLG World Congress)

2017
June
12TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Global Challenges: Major Cities in Action”
MONTREAL
12TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Global Challenges: Major Cities in Action”
- FROM INITIATIVES TO PILOT PROJECTS (effective in 2018)
- DENNIS CODERRE PRESIDENCY IS RENEWED
- OCTAVI DE LA VARGA SUCCEEDS FELIP ROCA AS SECRETARY GENERAL
- MONTREAL DECLARATION “CITIES IN THE VANGUARD TO ADDRESS LOCAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES AND IMPLEMENT THE PARIS AGREEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE”

2018
August
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Inclusive Metropolitan Cities and City-Regions”
GAUTENG
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Inclusive Metropolitan Cities and City-Regions”
- LAUNCH OF THE GAUTENG DECLARATION “INCLUSIVE METROPOLITAN CITIES AND CITY-REGIONS”
- POLICY DEBATE - METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL MüLLER (BERLIN) IS CONFIRMED PRESIDENT OF METROPOLIS

December
4TH GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
GUANGZHOU
4TH GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION

January
EXTRAORDINARY VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXTRAORDINARY VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January
MICHAEL MüLLER (BERLIN) ASSUMES THE PRESIDENCY OF METROPOLIS ON AN INTERIM BASIS
MICHAEL MüLLER (BERLIN) ASSUMES THE PRESIDENCY OF METROPOLIS ON AN INTERIM BASIS

October
THE WORLD METROPOLITAN DAY IS CELEBRATED FOR THE 1ST TIME
WORLDWIDE
THE WORLD METROPOLITAN DAY IS CELEBRATED FOR THE 1ST TIME

2019
April
Metropolis Board of Directors meeting and II Policy Debate entitled “Civil Engagement in Changing Metropolises” (in the framework of UCLG Executive Bureau)
MONTEVIDEO
Metropolis Board of Directors meeting and II Policy Debate entitled “Civil Engagement in Changing Metropolises” (in the framework of UCLG Executive Bureau)
March
FROM POLICY TRANSFER PLATFORM (PTP) TO URBAN SUSTAINABLE EXCHANGE (USE) PLATFORM
BERLIN AND WORLDWIDE
FROM POLICY TRANSFER PLATFORM (PTP) TO URBAN SUSTAINABLE EXCHANGE (USE) PLATFORM

May
LAUNCH OF THE DECENTRALIZED COOPERATION PROGRAM (EU DG DEVCO FUNDED)
LAUNCH OF THE DECENTRALIZED COOPERATION PROGRAM (EU DG DEVCO FUNDED)

2020
March
LAUNCH OF THE CITIES FOR GLOBAL HEALTH PLATFORM
LAUNCH OF THE CITIES FOR GLOBAL HEALTH PLATFORM

Environmental responsability
×Elimination of printed dossiers since 2012.
- Since 2016
- According to the Environmental Public Procurement Guide of Barcelona City Council
Since 2016 printed versions under demand and without stock.
Reduction edition 2019: 13,5% electricity; 9,6% water; 15,3% gas.
Installation of a drip coffee maker and weekly recycling of coffee pods.
Maximum 21ºC in winter and minimum 26º in summer
88% public transport or on foot versus 12% mixed, including public transport, bicycle and private transport.
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Metropolis and UCLG share the celebration of the respective statutory meetings in the same event (e.g., Montevideo 2019)
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Optimization of the annual travel schedule
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Use of webinars to held international events
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Commuting from plane to train on short trips (up to 1,000 km)
Gender equality
×- presentation of the publication “Gender impact assessment” (2019)
- Global agenda and training (2019)
- Communication and gender (2018)
- 2 sessions managed by the Information and Resources Center for Women (CIRD for its Catalan acronym): gender perspective (2017)
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Since 2016.
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According to the Social Public Procurement Guide of Barcelona City Council
our story
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1984
1ST METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS
ILE-DE-FRANCE
1ST METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS
1985
April
1st METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS. METROPOLIS CONSTITUENT CONGRESS
MONTREAL
1st METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS. METROPOLIS CONSTITUENT CONGRESS (14 members)
- Participants: Abidjan, Addis Ababa, Colombo, London, Tokyo, New York, Los Ángeles, Île-de-France, Montréal, Metropolitan Corporation of Barcelona, Mexico (state), Cairo, Buenos Aires, Torino
- Michel Giraud, Paris, Île-de-France is elected first president
- Institution of Metropolis Commissions (until 2011)

1986
1ST METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
CAIRO
1ST METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1987
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
NEW YORK
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
January
2ND METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Better Life for All in Metropolises”
MEXICO CITY
2ND METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Better Life for All in Metropolises”
1988
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
MADRID
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1989
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
CASABLANCA
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1990
October
3RD METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolises in Ascendancy”
MELBOURNE
3RD METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolises in Ascendancy
- From here on Metropolis articulates its technical Commissions, which present their results every triennial congress
1991
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
DAKAR
1992
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
BARCELONA
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1993
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
CAIRO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
January
4TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Citizens and Sustainable Development”
MONTREAL
4TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Citizens and Sustainable Development”
- Metropolis creates its Technical Assistance Scheme

1994
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
TOKYO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1995
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
LISBON
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1996
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ILE-DE-FRANCE
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
January
5TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolis for the People: Seeking Solidarity among World Citizens”
TOKYO
5TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolis for the People: Seeking Solidarity among World Citizens”
June
Metropolis participates to the UNHABITAT II "CITY SUMMIT" and proposes the establishment of the World Association of Cities and Local Authorities Coordination (WACLAC)
PARIS
Metropolis participates to the UNHABITAT II "CITY SUMMIT" and proposes the establishment of the World Association of Cities and Local Authorities Coordination (WACLAC)

1997
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
SANTIAGO DE CHILE
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
1998
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
SEOUL
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
JOAN CLOS (BARCELONA) SUCCEEDS MICHEL GIRAUD (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) AS PRESIDENT

1999
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PARIS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOSEP ROIG MARTÍ is nominated METROPOLIS SECRETARY GENERAL
JOSEP ROIG MARTÍ is nominated METROPOLIS SECRETARY GENERAL
March 1999
6TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Network of Cities for World Citizens”
BARCELONA
6TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “A Network of Cities for World Citizens”
- APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 1999-2002
2000
METROPOLIS’ REGIONAL SECRETARIES CREATION
METROPOLIS SECRETARIAT GENERAL MOVES TO BARCELONA
October
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
GUANGZHOU
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2001
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
RIO DE JANEIRO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2002
May
7TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Metropolitan Governance in the New Millennium”
SEOUL
- 1ST METROPOLIS AWARDS “Seeking better quality of life for the world’s metropolises”
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SEOUL DECLARATION ON METROPOLITAN GOVERNANCE
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2002-2005

2003
September
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ISTANBUL
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING

2004
January
UCLG CREATION
ILE-DE-FRANCE
UCLG CREATION

September
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ESTADO DE MEXICO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2005
May
8TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Tradition and Transformation. The Future of the City”
BERLIN
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2ND METROPOLIS AWARDS
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2005-2008
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METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK CREATION
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Metropolis Women’s congress
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Youth Congress “My City - Visions 2005 +”

2006
METROPOLIS EXTRAORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING
ILE-DE-FRANCE
- JEAN-PAUL HUCHON (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) SUCCEEDS JOAN CLOS (BARCELONA) AS PRESIDENT

June
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
TORONTO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2007
December
1ST METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women”
BRUSSELS
1ST METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women”

September
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
ANTANANARIVO
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
2008
October
9TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Connecting Cities”
SYDNEY
9TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Connecting Cities”
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1ST REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER IN MASHHAD
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3RD METROPOLIS AWARDS
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2009-2011

2009
May
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
MOSCOW
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
October
2ND METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Visions and Challenges for a Women-Friendly City”
SEOUL
2ND METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Visions and Challenges for a Women-Friendly City”

2010
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING
BARCELONA
2011
November
10TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Cities in Transition”
PORTO ALEGRE
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APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN 2012-2014
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APPROVAL OF METROPOLIS INITIATIVES
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ALAIN LE SAUX SUCCEEDS JOSEP ROIG AS METROPOLIS SECRETARY GENERAL
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4TH METROPOLIS AWARDS

2012
LAUNCH OF THE URBAN INNOVATION PROGRAM
LAUNCH OF THE URBAN INNOVATION PROGRAM
1ST GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION

November
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Innovation towards a Better Future”
GUANGZHOU
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Innovation towards a Better Future”
2013
July
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Caring Cities”
JOHANNESBURG
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Caring Cities”
March
METROPOLIS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (MITI) OPENING
SEOUL
- From MII to MITI - Headquarters in Seoul
- Regional centers in: Cairo, Mashhad, Mexico City, Paris and Île-de-France

September
3RD METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Women and Armed Conflict”
ABIDJAN
3RD METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FORUM “Dynamic Cities Need Women: Women and Armed Conflict”

2014
November
2ND GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
GUANGZHOU
2ND GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
October
11TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Cities for All”
HYDERABAD
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APPROVAL OF THE METROPOLIS ACTION PLAN 2015-2017 BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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APPROVAL OF THE NEW STATUTES AND THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE ASSOCIATION
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF VOICE OF THE MAYORS
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH METROPOLIS YOUTH
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OFFICIAL POLICY TRANSFER PLATFORM (PTP) LAUNCH
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METROPOLIS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK’s president becomes a member of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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5TH METROPOLIS AWARDS “Seeking Better Quality of Life for the World’s Metropolises”

2015
December
DENIS CODERRE SUCCEEDS JEAN-PAUL HUCHON (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) AS PRESIDENT
DENIS CODERRE (MONTRÉAL) SUCCEEDS JEAN-PAUL HUCHON (ÎLE-DE-FRANCE) AS PRESIDENT

May
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “LIVE THE CITY”
BUENOS AIRES
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “LIVE THE CITY”
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APPROVAL OF ACTION PLAN REVISION to incorporate the Gender Mainstreaming Perspective for the first time
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VOICE OF THE MAYORS DEBATE
October
HABITAT III: THEMATIC MEETING ON METROPOLITAN AREAS
MONTREAL
HABITAT III: THEMATIC MEETING ON METROPOLITAN AREAS

September
FELIP ROCA SUCCEEDS ALAIN LE SAUX AS SECRETARY GENERAL
FELIP ROCA SUCCEEDS ALAIN LE SAUX AS SECRETARY GENERAL
2016
December
3RD GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
GUANGZHOU
3RD GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
March
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MEXICO CITY
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (in the framework of the Habitat III thematic meeting “Financing urban development: the millennium challenge”)
May
PREPCITY#3 “Cities as Actors” – PRINCIPLES FOR BETTER CITIES
BERLIN
PREPCITY#3 “Cities as Actors” – PRINCIPLES FOR BETTER CITIES

November
METROPOLIS OBSERVATORY PROJECT LAUNCH
BARCELONA AND WORLDWIDE
METROPOLIS OBSERVATORY PROJECT LAUNCH

October
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
BOGOTA
METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (in the framework of the 5TH UCLG World Congress)

2017
June
12TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Global Challenges: Major Cities in Action”
MONTREAL
12TH METROPOLIS WORLD CONGRESS “Global Challenges: Major Cities in Action”
- FROM INITIATIVES TO PILOT PROJECTS (effective in 2018)
- DENNIS CODERRE PRESIDENCY IS RENEWED
- OCTAVI DE LA VARGA SUCCEEDS FELIP ROCA AS SECRETARY GENERAL
- MONTREAL DECLARATION “CITIES IN THE VANGUARD TO ADDRESS LOCAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES AND IMPLEMENT THE PARIS AGREEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE”

2018
August
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Inclusive Metropolitan Cities and City-Regions”
GAUTENG
METROPOLIS ANNUAL MEETING “Inclusive Metropolitan Cities and City-Regions”
- LAUNCH OF THE GAUTENG DECLARATION “INCLUSIVE METROPOLITAN CITIES AND CITY-REGIONS”
- POLICY DEBATE - METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL MüLLER (BERLIN) IS CONFIRMED PRESIDENT OF METROPOLIS

December
4TH GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION
GUANGZHOU
4TH GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR URBAN INNOVATION

January
EXTRAORDINARY VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXTRAORDINARY VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January
MICHAEL MüLLER (BERLIN) ASSUMES THE PRESIDENCY OF METROPOLIS ON AN INTERIM BASIS
MICHAEL MüLLER (BERLIN) ASSUMES THE PRESIDENCY OF METROPOLIS ON AN INTERIM BASIS

October
THE WORLD METROPOLITAN DAY IS CELEBRATED FOR THE 1ST TIME
WORLDWIDE
THE WORLD METROPOLITAN DAY IS CELEBRATED FOR THE 1ST TIME

2019
April
Metropolis Board of Directors meeting and II Policy Debate entitled “Civil Engagement in Changing Metropolises” (in the framework of UCLG Executive Bureau)
MONTEVIDEO
Metropolis Board of Directors meeting and II Policy Debate entitled “Civil Engagement in Changing Metropolises” (in the framework of UCLG Executive Bureau)
March
FROM POLICY TRANSFER PLATFORM (PTP) TO URBAN SUSTAINABLE EXCHANGE (USE) PLATFORM
BERLIN AND WORLDWIDE
FROM POLICY TRANSFER PLATFORM (PTP) TO URBAN SUSTAINABLE EXCHANGE (USE) PLATFORM

May
LAUNCH OF THE DECENTRALIZED COOPERATION PROGRAM (EU DG DEVCO FUNDED)
LAUNCH OF THE DECENTRALIZED COOPERATION PROGRAM (EU DG DEVCO FUNDED)

2020
March
LAUNCH OF THE CITIES FOR GLOBAL HEALTH PLATFORM
LAUNCH OF THE CITIES FOR GLOBAL HEALTH PLATFORM

social cohesion
Social responsibility
Charter of ethics
Since 2017. Define and ensure that the organization and its members behave in a professional and ethical manner that respects and complies with current national and international law.
“Accountability” section on the official website
https://www.metropolis.org/about-us#accountability
Socially responsible procurement. All the hiring criteria include social responsibilities.
Work-life balance for the Secretariat General team
promotion of teleworking for the entire staff
flexible hours that allow balance of work-life balance
Promote well-being linked to safety at work
Meet needs and comfort in teleworking
Continuous training program for the SG team
Ad hoc training capsules
specific training to develop news competences
Development, monitoring and control of a Compliance program
specific training for prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing
Team building actions for welfare and group cohesion