Can cities save the world?
The impact of city networks and city-partnerships for peace and development
19. September 2023, 09:30-18:00 hrs
Conference languages German/English
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Over half of the world’s population already lives in urban areas, by 2050 this figure is expected to rise to 70 percent. On the one hand, cities are spaces fostering innovation and economic opportunities. On the other hand, growing marginalization and social inequality, e.g. regarding access to housing, education and healthcare, create a fertile environment for violence, rising crime and political extremism.
At this year’s Berlin Summer Dialogue, we will discuss with international experts to what extent bilateral twinning agreements and multilateral city networks contribute to crises prevention and sustainable development.
Cooperating partners
State of Berlin
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