Leaders Summit
The 1st G-NETS Leaders Summit
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is proud to have hosted the Global City Network for Sustainability (G-NETS) Leaders Summit. Leaders including governors, mayors and other high-level officials from 34cities on five continents got together to discuss initiatives to address urban issues and future prospects. The event confirmed the importance of collaboration among the world's cities, as seen in the G-NETS Leader Summit Communiqué.
▶Theme:
Realizing a just and sustainable society
with an eye to a post-COVID world
▶Date:
February 27 – March 1, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)
▶Location:
Hilton Tokyo Shinjuku (Hybrid event hosted at the venue and
online)
▶Participating cities(34 cities):
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■At the venue
Abu Dhabi, Amman, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Brisbane, Brussels, Helsinki, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Malmö, Miami, Nairobi, NewYork, Nice, Paris, Queensland, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, San Salvador, São Paulo, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Ulaanbaatar -
■Online
Delhi, Lancaster, London, Nouakchott, Rome, Tirana -
■Video messages
Cairo, Kuala Lumpur, Milan, New York
▶Language
English
Keynote Speakers
Mr. Michael Bloomberg
(Video message)
Former Mayor of New York City, UN Special Envoy for Climate
Action
Mr. IZUMO Mitsuru
Founder and President of
Euglena Co., Ltd.
Session Moderators
Environment
Ms. ISHII Naoko
Executive Vice President of the
University of Tokyo, Professor at Institute of Future Initiative,
Director, Center for Global Commons
Inclusive and Just Societies
Ms. Mari Christine
Tokyo Metropolitan
Foundation
“TSUNAGARI” Chairperson
Safe and Secure cities,
Environment
Mr. KORESAWA Atsushi
Former Director, Regional
Office for Asia and the Pacific, United Nations Human Settlements
Programme (UN-Habitat)
Program
February 28
*Site visit was held on February 27.
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9:15-9:25 Opening ceremony |
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9:25-10:00 Keynote lecture Mr. Michael Bloomberg, Former Mayor of New York City (Video message) Mr. IZUMO Mitsuru, Founder and President of Euglena Co., Ltd. Video message from cities Cairo, Kuala Lumpur, New York |
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10:20-12:20 Session "Environment" * Ms. KOIKE Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo, attended Moderator: Ms. ISHII Naoko Session 1 Participating cities: ▶Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, Malmö, New York, Paris Session 2 Participating cities: ▶Amman, Brisbane, Delhi, Lancaster, Milan, San Salvador, Ulaanbaatar |
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13:30-15:30 Session "Inclusive and Just Societies" Moderator: Ms. Mari Christine Session 3 Participating cities: ▶Tokyo, Amsterdam, Brussels, São Paulo, Singapore Session 4 Participating cities: ▶Los Angeles, Miami, Seoul, Tel Aviv |
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15:50-16:50 Session "Safe and Secure Cities" Moderator: Mr. KORESAWA Atsushi Session 5 Participating cities: ▶Tokyo, Helsinki, Jakarta, Rome, Tirana |
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17:10-18:00 Session "Environment" Moderator: Mr. KORESAWA Atsushi Session 6 Participating cities: ▶Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok, London, Taipei, Nairobi, Nice, Nouakchott |
March 1
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9:00-10:30 Plenary Session |
※a closed session |
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11:00-11:30 Announcement of communiqué |
G-NETS Leaders Summit Communiqué
▶Summary of G-NETS Leaders Summit Communiqué
【Introduction】
● The world is currently facing the
climate crisis, the threat of infectious diseases, and other serious risks.
With the addition of issues such as intensifying conflict between states and
energy prices soaring as a result, the world’s problems are becoming
increasingly complex.
● In order to address these challenges and
realize just and sustainable societies into the future, cities, which are
closely concerned with the livelihood of their citizens and are at the front
lines of response, must go beyond differences that exist between states and
work together by rallying their knowledge and experience. Now is the time to
take concrete actions.
● Mindful of the importance of achieving
economic growth that leaves no one behind and assisting those affected by
disasters and conflicts surpassing national borders, through ongoing
exchange through G-NETS, a network of cities, by cities, for cities, we will
fulfill our important role of making societies sustainable. We will aspire
for a world that is peaceful and stable, and share our knowledge on common
challenges raised in this communiqué that must be addressed by cities, and
build our relations. We will also utilize the knowledge of startups and
other various players.
【Realizing Inclusive and Just
Societies】
● We have included the promotion of initiatives to realize
intercultural cohesion, a healthy, long-life society, and gender equality,
as well as the promotion of barrier-free accessibility and sports and
culture.
【Response to Environmental Issues】
● We
highlighted the importance of achieving zero emissions; taking measures to
reduce waste, prevent air and river pollution, and greening cities; and
advancing efforts for water resource protection and management.
【Building
Safe and Secure Cities】
● We included the building of more resilient
cities through adaptation and other measures to mitigate natural disasters
which are intensifying due to the climate crisis; ensuring energy and food
security; and strengthening measures for pandemic response.
● In light
of the many people who died or were injured in the devastating earthquake
that directly struck southeast Turkey, we added a new part in the communiqué
that we cities will strive to quickly provide the support needed.
【Conclusion】
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To improve the lives of our citizens, we hope that cities will work together
and also contribute to resolving global challenges to realize sustainable
societies.