Significance of World Cities Cultural Forum

Formation of World Cities Cultural Forum:

It was established in 2012 with eight cities. Currently, it has 43 members. The member cities include London, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. India is not a member of this forum but was invited in 2021.  It was founded by the mayor of London and is currently chaired by Deputy Mayor for culture and creative industries. It is managed by the (Greater London Authority) GLA culture and creative Industries team. It is proposed that (World Cities Culture Forum)WCCF should be transitioned into an independent charitable organization to diversify income sources and ensure transparency. It is attended by Deputy Mayors for culture and Heads of culture from the member cities....

Management and Functioning of World Cities Cultural Forum:

World cities culture forum and its activities are managed by BOP consulting, a special consulting firm on the behalf of the Greater London Authority, London municipal government....

Objectives of World Cities Cultural Forum:

To achieve the goal of development and urbanization but keeps cultural development a priority culture of a place help in the basic and minute growth of the region, its impacts will be felt from a small place to large cities. To deal with climate change and its rigorously expanding issues. Dividing the region based on culture will help in conserving it and in the long term, it will help to unite different cultures....

Significance of World Cities Cultural Forum:

Rapid urbanization and two third the population getting urbanized by 2030 will increase climate change and other social problems. These climate changes are majorly tackled by cities. Network of 40 world major cities helps in collaboration on research and policy. It functions on shared opportunities and challenges for culture and creativity in cities across the globe. Members shares idea and data which promote innovations and positive changes in the cities. Growth of urban population challenges leaders to maintain city culture. They attract businesses and skilled jobs by staying resilient and adaptable to cultures.  WCCF believes culture to be key for sustainable urban centers. BOP which started in three cities has turned into an international entity that helps in focusing on development....

World Cities Culture Summits and its Finance Report:

The representatives of all member cities meet annually and decide on a theme for the summit. The theme for the summit held in 2021 is “The future of culture”. Delhi was invited to the summit. After Mumbai Delhi is the second city that got the platform for cities to share their culture. The report is published after every 3 years. Delhi’s involvement in the summit will play a crucial role in drafting a cultural policy specially during the challenging and devastating time of covid 19 crisis....