Statement by the UN-Habitat Executive Director Maimunah Mohd Sharif on World Habitat Day 2021; October 4th.
The climate crisis is widely recognized as the number one threat facing the world today. And it is our cities and towns which are responsible for much of the climate change, which is resulting in devastating floods, droughts and violent storms. In fact, cities and towns produce around 70 percent of the main greenhouse gases. Unless we take urgent action, the greenhouse gases produced by ever expanding urban centres, will continue to push global air temperatures higher. This is why the theme of this year’s World Habitat Day on Monday 4 October is “Accelerating Urban Action for a Carbon Free World”. World Habitat Day provides an international opportunity to raise awareness and push for immediate action, through events, discussions and campaigns.
Executive Director Maimunah Mohd Sharif
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