The Governor of Nairobi has been selected to attend high ranking United Nations General Assembly conference in NewYork.
Governor Sonko will be the only African leader who will address the conference that will focus on the roles of cities in the global agenda.
In a statement, after receiving the invitation, he said, “I’m delighted to represent African Cities in the UN conference that’s aimed at addressing issues on sustainable development, food security, nutrition and climate change.”
According to the President of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa said the purpose of the event is to address global challenges from a local perspective.
In addition he said, “The purpose of the event is to address from the local perspective the need to privilege multilateral solutions to tackles challenges that are global in nature and to discuss how to implement international outcomes and solutions at the local level, bearing in mind the context and priorities of cities and local authorities,”
The international event will be addressed by President of the 73rd session of the General Assembly, Maria Fernanda, Jose Graziano da Silva, Food Agriculture Organization Director-General, Penny Abeywardena, Commissioner for International Affairs of New York, Emilia Saiz Secretary General of the United Cities and Local Governments, Tri Rismaharina, Mayor of Surabaya, Joan Ribo, Mayor of Valencia among others.
Sonko was last week officially appointed the Good Deeds Ambassador by an Israel-based organization for his generosity in helping the needy.
The theme for the 2019 conference will be; “From Global Issues to Local Priorities: The role of Cities in Global Agenda, including Cities for Sustainable Development, Food Security, Nutrition and Climate Change.”