25 FEBRUARY 2026
DEMOCRACY AND PLURILATERALISM
Day 3 of the UCLG Annual Retreat turns to the political core of the municipal movement: democracy, trust and the shifting landscape of multilateralism. The morning session on New Multilateralism (10:00–12:00) explores how cities and regions can defend shared values as global cooperation becomes more fragmented and plurilateral. From 12:00 to 13:30, Trust and Leadership in the DNA of the movement brings mayors and local leaders together to reflect on participatory democracy, human rights and renewed political legitimacy. The day concludes with a hands-on workshop (15:00–17:30) on Delivering the Local Social Covenant, translating commitments on housing, climate justice, food systems and public services into local action.