Connecting Cities Creating a Better Future

About G-NETS

In 2022, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched the Global City Network for Sustainability (G-NETS)—a collaborative network where city leaders, senior officials, and working-level staff from the world’s leading cities engage in multifaceted discussions from different perspectives to address global challenges. Through G-NETS, cities actively share knowledge and exchange technologies to solve common urban issues, paving the way for a sustainable future.

Strategic
Imperatives

G-NETS aims to protect and enhance quality of life for the millions who live, work, and travel through our cities.
It focuses on resolving urban challenges in three primary themes, highlighted in the Communiqué.

Realizing Inclusive
and Just Societies

For...

Well-being
Women’s empowerment
Healthy, long-life societies
Barrier-free accessibility
Culture and sports

Building Safe
and Secure Cities

For...

Resilient cities
People and community ties
Drinking water, food, and energy security

Promoting
Environmental
Measures

For...

Zero-emissions
Circular economy
Natural environment
Cities in harmony with nature

Three Meeting Bodies

G-NETS is a global cities network that will serve as a forum for cities to meet and discuss how to solve the common challenges we face from various angles and three levels including working-level staff, senior officials and mayors/governors.

Leaders