Mayors from 10 countries are making waves in Nanjing this week! The Global Mayors Dialogue kicked off Wednesday in Jiangsu province’s capital, bringing together leaders to swap strategies for tackling 21st-century urban challenges. With the theme ‘Flowing Rivers, Converging Future,’ the forum is all about creating eco-friendly, tech-savvy cities that honor their roots. 🌉✨
Delegates from Brunei to Germany are diving into hot topics like protecting ancient landmarks (think: how to save a 600-year-old city wall) and building smart infrastructure. ‘It’s like a masterclass in balancing history with holograms,’ one attendee joked during a tour of Nanjing’s Yangtze River revitalization projects.
Malacca’s heritage chief Gan Tian Loo got real about collab goals: ‘Nanjing’s blend of dynastic walls and digital art districts is catnip for Gen-Malaysia. Let’s swap students, not just business cards!’ 👏 The three-day agenda includes behind-the-scenes peeks at how Nanjing transformed industrial zones into lush parks – perfect inspo for cities drowning in concrete.
Psst… Keep an eye on Friday’s closing session! Rumor has it there’ll be a joint pledge for carbon-neutral waterfront developments. 🌱 #CityHallGlowUp
