As global cities face increasingly complex challenges—ranging from climate change and housing crises to inequality and transportation demands—the need for collaboration has never been more urgent. Yet, in today’s era of information overload, urban leaders often struggle to build trust and clearly communicate their vision in a way that is agile, inclusive, and targeted.

In this context, communication becomes much more than a tool for engagement for cities—it's a vital mechanism for real change. Through social media, public campaigns, and community events, the global visibility that a network provides can spotlight urgent issues, open new doors for funding, and inspire greater involvement from both the public and private sectors.

This is the driving force behind Metropolis upcoming’ new video series, “10 Minutes with the Mayor.” An initiative that aims to offer urban leaders an opportunity to discuss global challenges from a metropolitan perspective, promoting transparency and ensuring diverse voices are heard. In this first series of interviews, we will discover more about Gwangjuness community care project, about São Paulo's first public waterway transportation system or about Dakar’s innovative efforts to contest the impact that climate change has on energy security in cities across Africa. We can’t wait to share with you the first episodes! 

Local governments play a key role in driving new ideas and solutions that directly improve people’s quality of life. For instance, according to the latest OECD data, trust in local administrations typically exceeds trust in national and regional authorities. This closer relationship between cities and their residents creates a powerful opportunity for engagement and action. At the same time, in today’s interconnected world no city can thrive in isolation: This is where our role as a network becomes crucial to empower the voices of cities.

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