The Global Task Force of Local and Regional Governments is a coordination mechanism set up in 2013 at the initiative of UCLG President and mayor of Istanbul, Kadir Topbas. It brings together the major international networks of local governments to undertake joint advocacy relating to international policy processes, particularly the climate change agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals and Habitat III.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight – and influences the public discourse – on critical global issues. We convene leading global voices, conduct independent research, and engage the public to explore ideas that will shape our global future. The Council is committed to bringing clarity and offering solutions to issues that transcend borders and transform how people, business, and governments engage the world.

C40 is a network of the world’s megacities committed to addressing climate change. C40 supports cities to collaborate effectively, share knowledge and drive meaningful, measurable and sustainable action on climate change.

AL-LAs is an alliance of cities and local govenments of Europe and Latin America that boosts a new way of action and international cooperation from a local perspective. In this direction, AL-Las works giving support and strenghtening the internationalisation of its local government members for the benefit of its citizens.

London School of Economics is one of the most prestigious Universities of Social Sciences of Great Britain and the globe. LSE's partnership with Metropolis is based on the collaboration with Metropolis Observatory through the LSE research team.

The Chaire Entrepreneuriat Territoire Innovation is a French think tank that has a partnership with Metropolis. While focusing on the relations and links between the economy, territory and society; the think thank addresses issues related to technological transfers, climate change and sustainable development, new urban lives like the smart city model, cultural and social issues or new business models and governance.