Membership and Benefits

There are many opportunities for cities to engage in the Cities Programme.

All cities engage for an initial three year period, with opportunity to re-engage at the completion of their initial engagement period. Membership in the Cities Programme is led by an In-Country Convenor with their Local Secretariat and facilitated by the International Secretariat. This working relationship assists in maintaining the focus on the city’s desired outcomes, which are identified from the outset.

The Step-By-Step Guide illustrates the phases of engagement for an Innovating city.

Interested cities should contact the International Secretariat to discuss their options.

Benefits

UNGC Cities Programme membership is a constructive and proactive step for cities towards mobilising existing local resources to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges of urbanisation. By working in collaboration, the Cities Programme and its member cities will contribute to international best practice in urban development, all sector cooperation and local capacity building.

Membership benefits include:

Dedicated Consultation

  • Access to international expertise on chosen topic
  • Project design advice and guidance
  • Project evaluation
  • Project facilitation materials
  • Regular contact with the International Secretariat
  • Access to the Melbourne Model methodology

International Branding

  • Access to UN Global Compact – Cities Programme logo
  • Individual cities branding
  • Inclusion in academic journals and conferences
  • UN Global Compact – Cities Programme website listings
  • Cooperative marketing opportunities
  • Official Certificate of Participation

Access to Urban e-Portal

  • Member city networking
  • Access to successfully trialled strategies
  • E-based industry workshops and forums
  • Opportunity to communicate project internationally

International Networking

  • International Conferences

Additional benefits – Access to:

  • Visits from International Secretariat (subject to availability)
  • Additional dedicated consultation and advice
  • Technical advice and instruction
  • Supplementary project evaluation during or post – completion
  • All-sector organisational matching
  • All-sector Taskforce workshop facilitation
  • Trade or Secretariat visits to partner cities
  • Trade delegation visits to partner cities
  • Opportunity to host international conferences

‘The UN Global Compact Cities Program Guidelines of Participation’ provides further information

Costs

There is an Engagement fee associated with joining the Cities Programme. Please contact the International Secretariat for further details.