The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on 27 October 2026 the opening of the second ARISE Cities Forum in New Delhi. The event brings together over 200 delegates from more than 50 cities across 18+ countries in the Global South to discuss urban resilience and sustainability. The forum will culminate on 28 October 2026 with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals 2026, which will be presented at COP31 in Türkiye. The event also saw the launch of the Centre for Sustainable Urban Mobility and Integrated Transportation (SUMMIT) and several reports on climate-resilient cities and gender equity.
Key points
- Participants: 200+ delegates from 50+ cities across 18+ countries in the Global South
- Outcome: Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals 2026 to be adopted by 28 Oct 2026
- Launch: Centre for Sustainable Urban Mobility and Integrated Transportation (SUMMIT)
- Focus: Urban resilience, sustainability, and low-carbon development
- Global Link: Forum outcomes to be presented at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye
When it applies
- Opening of ARISE Cities Forum 2026
- Adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals 2026
Who it affects
- local governments from the Global South