Mayor Stefano Lo Russo took part in the 2026 Urban 20 Mayors Summit in New York, the meeting of mayors and representatives from major cities in G20 countries to bring the urban governments' perspective to the international dialogue. Mayor Lo Russo spoke during the session “Migration, Belonging & the Future of Cities,” focused on the policies cities use to handle people’s mobility, social and work inclusion, and building cohesive communities. Additionally, Mayor Lo Russo took part, as part of Climate Week, in the plenary meeting of the SDSN Global Commission for Urban SDG Finance, focused on the role of cities and the financial tools needed to support more sustainable and resilient urban development.