ARISE Cities Forum 2026 Opens in New Delhi
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs · Environment · Posted 27 OCT 2026 6:55PM
What happened
The second edition of the ARISE Cities Forum 2026 commenced in New Delhi under the theme 'From Bharat to Antalya — Commit. Implement. Deliver.' The two-day forum brings together global urban stakeholders to advance sustainable development, culminating in the Delhi Declaration for COP31.
Why it matters for UPSC
This event highlights India's proactive role in promoting sustainable urbanisation, local climate action, and Global South collaboration in alignment with international climate goals like COP31, relevant for environmental governance and urbanisation syllabi.
Key objectives
- Bring together 200+ delegates from 50+ cities across 18+ countries representing the Global South to discuss urban resilience and low-carbon development.
- Adopt the Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals 2026 to be presented at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
- Launch key reports, frameworks, and initiatives focused on sustainable urban mobility, gender equity in transport, and climate-resilient city projects.