A two-day Urban-20 City Sherpas' meet began today in &nbsp;Ahmedabad.&nbsp; The meeting aims to focus on promoting solidarity among cities to find common solutions that are in sync with the overall objectives of the G20.<br />''<br />''This is the third of the G20 events which is being held in Gujarat as part of India's presidency of the G20, or Group of 20. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />''One of the engagement groups of G20, the U20 provides a platform for cities from G20 countries to facilitate discussions on key issues of urban development, such as climate change, social inclusion, sustainable mobility, and affordable housing, and propose collective solutions.<br />''<br />''The &nbsp;U20 &nbsp; highlights six priority areas – environment-friendly behaviour, water security, climate finance, local identity, urban planning and administration, and digitalisation of urban amenities.<br />''<br />''Over 30 international cities are participating in the two-day event to discuss the sustainable development of cities.After the meeting concludes, a draft communique will be finalised that will be issued during the mayoral summit later this year.<br />
News On AIR | February 9, 2023 1:55 PM
Urban-20 City Sherpas' meet begins at Ahmedabad in Gujarat