Cities are playing an increasingly important role in international context. They are engaging in partnerships, they are establishing international networks and are exchanging knowledge and expertise. They have a leading role in international understanding, peacekeeping and in working together towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project Urban Diplomacy Exchange aims to further promote this commitment and to contribute to the goals 11 (sustainable cities and communities), 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions) and 17 (partnerships to achieve the goals) of the 2030 Agenda.
Following the successful start of the exchange for German and US municipalities, Urban Diplomacy Exchange is now expanding its focus to municipal partnerships between cities in Germany and the United Kingdom. Through events, exchange visits and ongoing consultancy, we will support the participating municipalities and partnerships in strengthening German-UK municipal relations, establishing a continuous dialogue on the issues of the 2030 Agenda and advocating local interests at the national and international level.
