The global network of the world's largest cities and metropolitan areas
Shaping the future of the world's metropolis
Metropolis, the World Association of Major Metropolises, provides innovative solutions to the critical challenges facing large metropolitan areas. It serves as a global hub where large cities can connect, share solutions and mobilize on issues related to sustainability, social cohesion, metropolitan governance, future planning and gender equality.
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Johannesburg
An African pioneer in city-to-city collaboration
Member since: 1999
An innovative city, from internationalization strategies to caring policies.
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Seoul
Merging tradition and innovation
Member since: 1987
A global city known for its innovative and forward-thinking character.
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Guangzhou
A global megacity
Member since: 1993
Driving sustainable urban innovation through international collaboration
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Buenos Aires
A South American megacity
Member since: 2011
A Metropolis founding member with a strong legacy of international influence and inter-city collaboration
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Cairo
Facing the new urban challenges
Member since: 1985
Part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, Cairo exemplifies the urban challenges of the 21st century.
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Barcelona Metropolitan Area
A global reference in Metropolitan Governance
Member since: 1985
A founding member of Metropolis, AMB has been leading metropolitan innovation for decades.
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Bogotá
Paving the way for urban innovation
Member since: 2009
The Colombian capital plays a vital role in Latin American urban development and sustainability efforts
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Metropolis’ approach to policy exchange—bringing cities together around a common metropolitan challenge. Learn how to participate and explore partnerships with Metropolis to fund a Solutions Lab.
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