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Friday, 31 October 2025

World Cities Day 2025; October 31st.

World Cities Day 2025



FORUM: "People-centred smart cities." World Cities Day 2025. This year, the Global Observance of World Cities Day on October 31st will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, under the topic of people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises. It will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centered on people. This year's theme reflect on the growing recognition that the transformative power of digital technologies is reshaping urban life globally, offering profound opportunities to enhance how cities and human settlements are designed, planned, managed and governed. In an era marked by both urban and digital transitions, cities are increasingly adopting digital technology solutions and data to deliver better services for residents and address critical urban challenges and opportunities. The aim of this year's theme is to promote people-centred smart cities and demonstrate how crucial it is for smart cities to prioritize human needs, inclusivity, and accessibility. Second, the observance will provide a platform for cities to exchange best practices, experiences and strategies in implementing people-centred smart city initiatives globally, especially in addressing key challenges such as the global housing crisis. Lastly, by increasing global awareness about the role of technology and innovation in advancing improved access to adequate housing and achieving urban development, the goal is to foster and encourage international cooperation and collaboration among all societal sectors on People-Centred Smart Cities. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #WorldCitiesDay, #31October, #UrbanOctober, #sustainableurbanfuture, #Cities.


CAMPAIGN: Let's Promote sustainable urban development by encouraging discussion and action on issues like housing, climate resilience, and smart city initiatives.


From October 1st to October 31st

The Urban October 2025 is a month-long global campaign led by UN-Habitat to promote sustainable urban development through events, dialogue, and awareness. It includes World Habitat Day on the first Monday of October and concludes with World Cities Day on October 31st. The campaign encourages governments, organizations, and communities to share ideas and activities for building more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities.


October 31st




EVENTS: On October 31st; In Bogota, Colombia, the Global Observance of World Cities Day 2025, will be linked to people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises. It will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centered on people.

Get the Concept Note in English | Chinese | French | Russian | Spanish | Arabic;
The Information for Participants in English | Spanish;
The Agenda Programme in English, and Register to participate!

WCD2025 venue

Roundtables


AGENDA PROGRAMME

 Location Principal room ÁGORA.

07:15 – 08:15 Registration.

 08:00 – 08:30: OPENING.
PANELLISTS 
• Carlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá. 
• Elkin Velásquez, Regional Director ROLAC, UN Habitat. 

08:30 – 09:00 PLENARY TALK #1: Habitat and Inclusion
 Designing Cities for Living 
Keynote Speaker: Craig Dykers, Director of Snøhetta, USA/Norway • Claudia Magalhaes, Expert in Housing Policy and Housing Finance (TBC). • Anya Brickmann, Chief Executive Offcer, Affordable Housing Institute. • Juan C. Fernández, Director of Caja Vivienda Popular (CVP) in Bogotá. • Theresa Williamson, Director, Catalytic Communities. • Pablo Echeverri, President of Constructora Cápital. • Alejandro Char- Mayor of Barranquilla. Keynote Speaker: Vanessa Velasco, Secretary of Housing of Bogota Moderator: Emil Rodríguez Garabot, Director of Habitat and Sustainable Mobility, CAF 

PANELLISTS PANEL: Habitat and Inclusion 
09:00 – 10:05: Financing Affordable Housing: Challenges and Experiences from Local to Global.
10:05 – 10:20: Break 
Keynote Speaker: Peter Bishop, Policymaker, United Kingdom) 
10:20 – 10:50: PLENARY TALK #2: Smart Governance and Participation
 Urban Revitalization and Governance 

Keynote Speaker: Peter Bishop, Policymaker, United Kingdom)

PANEL: Smart Governance and Participation.
Urban Revitalization: A Commitment to Managing and Driving Transformation in the City.

 Keynote Speaker: Carlos Salazar, Housing and Urban Development Specialist, IDB Moderator: Carlos Salazar, Housing and Urban Development Specialist, IDB • Hélène Chartier, Director of Urban Planning, C40. • Álvaro García Resta, former Secretary of Urban Development of the City of Buenos Aires. • Vanessa Velasco, Secretary of Habitat, Bogotá. • María Migliore (former Minister of Human Development and Habitat of the City of Buenos Aires, 2019–2023). 
 
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch 

 13:30 – 14:00 - PLENARY TALK #3: Resilience and Sustainability
  Green and blue Cities
Keynote Speaker: Jeremy Seigel, BIG Architects, USA

Keynote Speaker: Ming Zhang, Global Director Urban, Resilience and Land Global Department, World Bank Moderator: Diego Molano, President of Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá ETB • David Michaud, Water Practice Manager, Latin America and the Caribbean, World Bank. • Natasha Avendaño, Manager of the Bogotá Water and Sewerage Company • Andrés Santamaría, Executive Director of Asocapitales. • Alejandro Callejas, General Manager of Lagos de Torca. • Laura Reyes, Part of UN SG's Advisory Board on Zero Waste 

14:00 – 15:05: PANELLISTS TALK #3: Resilience and Sustainability
 Liveable Cities: Facilitating Access to Public Goods and Services.  
16:30 – 16:45  CLOSING REMARKS  
Location Principal room ÁGORA





LIVESTREAM:

  • Bogotá video
  • World Cities Day 2025 video
Welcome Notes:
  • Opening address by Mr. Carlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia
  • Welcome remarks by Ms. Helga Rivas, Minister of Housing, Cities, and Territory, Colombia
  • Message by Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General read by Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat
  • Video message by Mr. Nga Kor Ming, President of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, and Minister of Housing and Local Government, Malaysia
  • Statement by Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat
  • Ministerial Remarks: Perspectives on Urban Development.
  • Ms. Edna Elena Vega Rangel, Secretary of Rural, Territorial and Urban Development, Mexico
  • Mr. Ni Hong, Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, China
Cultural Performance.

High-level Panel: Localizing the people-centered smart cities approach.

On October 31st, 2025, the Global Observance of World Cities Day, will be linked to people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises. It will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centered on people.

Moderator: Mr. Elkin Velásquez Monsalve, Director, Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, UN-Habitat.

Panelists:

Mr. Carlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia
Ms. Ndeshihafela Larandja, Mayor of Windhoek, Namibia
Mr. Claudio Orrego, Governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Mr. Lars Weiss, Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Denmark

Global Awards for Sustainable Development in Cities ceremony

• Video message by Mr. Gong Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, China
• Presentation of Awards

Roundtable 1: Achieving adequate housing through people-centered smart cities.

 

On October 31st, the Global Observance of World Cities Day, will be linked to people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises. It will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centered on people.

Moderator: Ms. Vanessa Velasco, Habitat Chief Secretary, City of Bogotá

Setting the scene: Access to housing, informal settlements, and urban basic services: how can smart city initiatives and strategies help achieve these goals?

Keynote speaker: Mr. Jeroen Klink, Director, Center for Favela Studies (CEFAVELA)

Panelists:

Mr. Manuel de Araújo, Mayor of Quelimane, Mozambique
Ms. Hélène Chartier, Director of Urban Planning, C40 Cities
Ms. Oreoluwa Finnih, Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals,
Lagos State, Nigeria
Mr. Ramiro López-Ghio, Colombia Country Representative, Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
Ms. Nevana Srikissoon, Project Manager, eThekwini Municipality, South Africa
Mr. Julián Suarez, Manager, Sustainable Territorial Development, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF)

Q&A Session (10 minutes)
Roundtable 2: Digital innovation to enhance urban infrastructure, land use, and basic service provision.


On 31 October 2025, the Global Observance of World Cities Day, will be linked to people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises. It will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centered on people.

Moderator:

Mr. Juan Ricardo Ortega, President of Energy Group of Bogotá.
Setting the scene: Transforming urban governance through digital innovation

Keynote speaker: 

Mr. Carlo Ratti, MIT Senseable Cities Lab

Panelists:

Mr. Luis Lota, Director of the Bogotá, Cundinamarca Metropolitan Region, Colombia
Prof. Carlos Moreno, ETI Chair, Sorbonne University, France
Ms. Emilia Saiz, Secretary General, UCLG
Ms. Zoe Elena Trohanis, Global Lead for Disaster Risk Management, World Bank

Q&A session.

On 31 October 2025, the Global Observance of World Cities Day, will be linked to people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises. It will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centered on people.

Moderator: Mr. Juan Ricardo Ortega, President of Energy Group of Bogotá.
Setting the scene: Transforming urban governance through digital innovation.

Keynote speaker: 

Mr. Carlo Ratti, MIT Senseable Cities Lab

Panelists:
  • Mr. Luis Lota, Director of the Bogotá, Cundinamarca Metropolitan Region, Colombia
  • Prof. Carlos Moreno, ETI Chair, Sorbonne University, France
  • Ms. Emilia Saiz, Secretary General, UCLG
  • Ms. Zoe Elena Trohanis, Global Lead for Disaster Risk Management, World Bank
Q&A session.
Closing Ceremony

On October 31st, 2025, the Global Observance of World Cities Day, will be linked to people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises. It will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centered on people.

Closing Remarks:

• Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat

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Location: Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia

Thursday, 31 October 2024

World Cities Day 2024. October 31st.



FORUM: “Youth climate changemakers: Catalysing local action for urban sustainability.” World Cities Day 2024. With urban areas projected to accommodate 70% of the global population by 2050, cities face unprecedented challenges, particularly in the context of climate change. In cities worldwide, youth represent a significant demographic, with their voices and actions pivotal in shaping urban futures. It has been estimated that 60% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2030 and that as many as 60% of urban dwellers will be under the age of 18. Despite progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, urban areas continue to grapple with poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation, necessitating urgent and transformative actions. In the Global South, these challenges are often more pronounced due to rapid urbanization, limited infrastructure, and insufficient resources. Cities in these regions frequently face severe housing shortages, inadequate access to clean water and sanitation, and higher vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Youth in these areas are particularly affected, experiencing high levels of unemployment and limited educational opportunities. Therefore, addressing the unique needs and leveraging the potential of young people in the Global South is crucial for achieving sustainable urban development and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Engaging youth meaningfully in urban decision-making processes is essential for fostering inclusive and resilient cities. By empowering and enabling young people to participate actively, cities can tap into their creativity, innovation, and commitment to drive sustainable development. Moreover, involving youth in policymaking ensures that urban strategies reflect their aspirations and concerns, leading to more effective and equitable future. Through the Pact for the Future and the Declaration on Future Generations, the imperative is to establish frameworks that prioritize the voices of youth and future generations, ensuring their active participation in shaping sustainable urban landscapes. The Pact for the Future aims to strengthen the multilateral system to address current and future challenges, explicitly recognizing the crucial role of youth and future generations. This commitment is reflected in the Declaration on Future Generations, which seeks to safeguard the rights and interests of those yet to be born by promoting long-term, responsible decision-making. As we prepare for the Summit of the Future, these frameworks will be critical in shaping the discussions and outcomes. The Summit of the Future is an opportunity to integrate youth perspectives into global policy, ensuring that the multilateral system is responsive to the needs and aspirations of the younger generation. By adopting these frameworks at the Summit, we commit to creating pathways for young people to influence urban policies and strategies actively. This includes establishing youth councils, integrating youth representatives into local government bodies, and ensuring continuous dialogue between young people and policymakers. These actions will help build cities that are not only sustainable and resilient but also reflective of the diverse voices and needs of all their inhabitants, present and future. The 2024 World Cities Day (WCD) will be held right before the World Urban Forum 12 (WUF 12) in Cairo. This event will energize youth to engage actively in WUF 12. As part of the agenda, the Youth Forum will tackle many of these pressing challenges. The discussions and outcomes from the Youth Forum will feed directly into the declaration and outcome document of WUF 12, shaping the future cities forum and ensuring that youth perspectives are integral to urban planning and policy decisions. The objectives of this year’s observance is to Recognize the leadership of local governments and potential of youth in advancing climate and local action for cities; Facilitate dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders to accelerate climate action and sustainable urban developmen; Celebrate successful city projects and youth-led initiatives and contributions to urban sustainability. and to Highlight the importance of integrating youth perspectives in urban planning, policymaking, and implementation processes. As cities around the world continue to grow, they are increasingly home to a new wave of young leaders committed to addressing the pressing issues of climate change. Youth are at the forefront of local action and innovation, playing a catalytic role in shaping sustainable urban futures. This year’s celebration is a call to action for youth and local governments to work hand-in-hand to address the climate crisis. With climate change intensifying urban challenges, particularly in rapidly growing cities, this year’s observance will emphasize the power of youth to lead in urban adaptation and climate resilience. By taking the lead, today’s youth can shape their cities to be inclusive, equitable, and environmentally sustainable for generations to come. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #WorldCitiesDay, #31October, #UrbanOctober, #sustainableurbanfuture, #Cities.




EVENTS: On October 31st, from 08:30 AM-16:00 PM (UTC+03) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, the UN-Habitat invites everyone committed to urban resilience and climate action to join the Global Observance of World Cities Day, under the theme “Youth climate changemakers: Catalysing local action for urban sustainability.” This year’sevent is taking place in the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt and will highlight the leadership of young people in driving bold, transformative actions that contribute to building more sustainable and climate-resilient cities. The celebration will bring together leaders of sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions, private sector and governments to focus on the World Cities Day 2024 theme. During the Global Observance, participants will engage in high-level discussions, youth panels, and dialogues that explore innovative solutions for building resilient urban spaces. The event will also feature the prestigious Shanghai Award presentation, recognizing outstanding urban initiatives that support sustainable development. Watch the livestream!




Agenda Programme:

10:00 – 10:45: Welcome Notes of World Cities Day 2024 Youth climate changemakers

10:50 – 12:00: High-level Ministerial Panel for Youth Climate Change Makers: Different Perspectives

12:00 – 12:30: Shanghai Award and Shanghai Manual presentation

13:30 – 14:30: Youth panel discussion on climate and cities (Youth on the Front Lines: Leading Climate Change in Cities)

14:30 – 15:30: Public-Private Sectors Dialogue (Public-private dialogue: Sustainable Investments for Climate Resilience)

15:30 – 15:50: A joint presentation and closing remarks for the day - World Cities Day 2024

To Participate Get the concept note, the Information for the participants; Register to attend the Global Observance at events.unhabitat.org, Download the programme. Please feel free to contact us on our email address: unhabitat-wcd@un.org.




Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on World Cities Day 2024; October 31st.

On this World Cities Day, we recognize the role of young people in driving climate action and shaping urban futures. With more than half of the world’s population and 70 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, cities are at the forefront of the climate crisis. And they need the energy and vision of youth leading the charge for change.

From grassroots movements to innovation labs, young people are pushing for ambitious climate action. They are championing renewable energy integration, green jobs, clean public transportation, and climate adaptation measures – contributing to shape sustainable cities where everyone can thrive.

We must amplify their voices, invest in their ideas, and promote their meaningful participation in urban decision-making. By empowering young people, we can accelerate climate action and drive global progress for the Sustainable Development Goals.

As we mark World Cities Day, let us celebrate the power of youth to build green, resilient and inclusive cities that meet the needs and aspirations of future generations.

António Guterres

Message of the UN-Habitat Executive Director on World Cities Day 2024; October 31st.

Youth climate changemakers: Catalysing local action
for urban sustainability
Our house is on fire, and inaction is making it worse for both people and the planet.
Young people like Greta Thunberg and other activists worldwide are mobilizing in
communities across the globe. They are proving that age is no barrier to making a lasting
impact. The young generation is determined to do everything in their power to create a
better future for all.
This World Cities Day, we are celebrating you – the young leaders, bold advocates, and
changemakers driving the climate action we urgently need. You are the face and energy
of our cities and towns.
World Cities Day was established to reflect on the state of our cities. Today, however, the
youth are calling for action, not just reflection.
This year’s theme, “Youth climate changemakers: Catalysing local action for urban
sustainability”, invites young people to lead the charge.
By 2050, cities are expected to house 70 per cent of the global population, and youth
represent a significant share of the urban population. That’s why your voices and actions
have never been more critical. From housing and clean water to renewable energy and
disaster resilience, local climate action must become a reality.
In the Global South, where the impacts of climate change are often most severe, young people are already leading. These are real stories of hope and transformation, driven by
youth.
On this World Cities Day, we invite you to lead, share your ideas, and take bold action.
Together, we can create cities that are not just liveable but resilient, equitable, and
sustainable.
The time is now. Let’s shape the cities we want to live in – together.


Statement by the Executive Director of UN-Habitat.

LIVESTREAM

Welcome Notes of World Cities Day 2024 Youth climate changemakers

 

High-level Ministerial Panel for Youth Climate Change Makers: Different Perspectives

 


Shanghai Award and Shanghai Manual presentation

 

Youth panel discussion on climate and cities (Youth on the Front Lines: Leading Climate Change in Cities)

 


Public-Private Sectors Dialogue (Public-private dialogue: Sustainable Investments for Climate Resilience)
 
 

A joint presentation and closing remarks for the day - World Cities Day 2024.

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Monday, 30 October 2023

World Cities Day 2023; October 31st.


The global economic outlook remains fragile amid a convergence of crises that are threatening to further reverse progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 projects that global growth will decelerate to 1.9 per cent in 2023. It is also estimated by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and IEA, that roughly $2.6 trillion dollars is required every year until 2030 to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and stay on course towards a net-zero society by 2050. (United Nations, 2023). This amount may appear huge but compared to annual global savings and other large financing markets, it is achievable. The availability of capital is large enough to solve global infrastructure needs. (World Bank, 2022) To unlock this capital, a paradigm shift is essential to inform the way efforts toward sustainable development is deployed in low-to-middle income countries. A significant drop in development grant funding and an increase in public investment is a clear signal that a change from a granting model to a financing model is crucial in keeping up the pace towards attaining the SDGs. (UN-Habitat CIF, 2023). While the financing model is not entirely new for public authorities, this period of economic downturn has not only elevated the urgency of scaling up investments for development but has also provided an opportunity for transformative innovative finance to be prioritized in public discourse. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #WorldCitiesDay, #31October, #UrbanOctober, #sustainableurbanfuture, #Cities.
Financing sustainable urban future for all

EVENTS: On 31 October 2023, the Global Observance of World Cities Day 2023, under the theme Financing sustainable urban future for all, will explore how we can unlock transformative investment in urban planning and achieve adequate fiscal decentralization.




Programme - 11:00 – 11:45 Opening address by the Master of Ceremony • Welcome addresses by high-level representatives of the Government of Türkiye • Welcome address by the UN Secretary-General • Welcome address by the USG and Executive Director of UN-Habitat - 11:45 – 12:00 Keynote address by special guest - 12:00 – 12:10 Cultural performance - 12:10 – 12:20 Presentations on financing sustainable urbanization • Video of the Sustainable Human Settlements Foundation • Video of the Zero Waste Initiative by the Government of Türkiye - 12:20 – 12:25 Videos on the theme of World Cities Day and on Urban October - 12:25 – 13:05 Speeches by international speakers - 13:05 – 13:15 Presentation of special citation awards - 13:15 – 13:30 Closing of the morning session by the Master of Ceremony.





It will be a culmination of month-long global deliberations in Istanbul, Türkiye. The high-level segment sessions on October 31st, from 08:30 AM-19:30 PM (UTC+03) will bring together leaders of sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions, private sector and governments to focus on the theme of “Financing sustainable urban future for all.” to explore how to unlock transformative investment in urban planning and achieve adequate fiscal decentralization. Two roundtable discussions will be organized for the Global Observance of the World Cities Day 2023.

Roundtable Session I - Financing sustainable urban future for all



The first roundtable on ‘‘Financing sustainable future for all.” will be held from 14:00-16:00 PM (UTC+03). The main objective of this roundtable will be to examine and refine recommendations received throughout Urban October on how to best facilitate the financing of the Sustainable Urban Development.Through this mechanism, the SDG Cities Global Initiative aims to support over 1,000 cities to accelerate their progress of the UN SDGs and the impact this would have on around 1 billion lives. Whilst the SDGs Global Cities Initiative centers on increasing the institutional capacities of cities and government to prepare projects that are viable and appropriate for private sector investments. Strategic reforms in the fiscal, regulation, and systemic environments are equally important factors contributing towards securing private sector investments that need to be considered. The challenge in facilitating private capital in sustainable urbanisation in emerging markets and developing economies though remains multifaceted and complex, provides a clear path and establishes its integral role in accelerating current progress towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Roundtable Session II - Waste to wealth.



The second roundtable on “Waste to Wealth” will be held from 16:00-18:00 PM (UTC+03). Building On World Cities Day 2023 and on the transition to a circular economy, This roundtable will discuss the strategies national and local governments can adopt to move towards a circular economy through sustainable operational finance to unlock investments and bring decent job in the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) value chain and shift towards a circular economy. The roundtable will also explore how cities can collaborate with industries to promote circularity and zero waste in the built environment, while simultaneously ensuring that people who depend on the waste value chain for their livelihoods, particularly vulnerable groups such as waste workers, benefit from the transition. It will also discuss how cities can leverage the “value of urbanization” in bridging the financing gap and adopting innovative financing models in collaboration with the private sector and communities to finance capital and operational expenditures to improve solid waste management and to promote a circular economy. UN-Habitat, through its Waste Wise Cities and African Clean Cities Platform programmes, is increasingly working with national and local governments to develop business models and facilitate financial investments to shift towards circular and zero-waste economies.

EXHIBITS AND RECEPTION: The guests are also invited to visit the 2023 World Cities Day Urban exhibition from 9: 00 AM -16:00 PM UTC+03, followed by the Reception hosted by the Mayor of Üsküdar, Istanbul at 19:30 PM. Read the Information for Participants, Register to participate and Get the draft programme of the World Cities Day 2023!

On World Cities Day, the World Heath organization (WHO) will organize various events to launch its new technical guidance and tools, disseminate advocacy messages, and raise awareness of urban health issues along with health experts and urban practitioners. Learn more on the Expression of interest in hosting the Global Observance of World Cities Day for 2023.

PUBLICATION: This document presents a practicable plan for municipalities to process waste in-situ and within wards, aggregate recyclables and domestic hazardous waste at the zone level, and leverage private formal and informal waste networks.



Zero waste hierarchy


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Sunday, 30 October 2022

World Cities Day 2022; October 31st.

 FORUM: “Act Local to Go Global.” World Cities Day 2022. We want to bring different partners and diverse stakeholders together to share their experiences and approaches to local action, what local action worked and what is needed to empower local and regional governments to create greener, more equitable and sustainable cities. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #WorldCitiesDay, #31October, #UrbanOctober, #ActLocalToGoGlobal, #Cities.





EVENTS: We invite you to attend the global observance of World Cities Day 2022 in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. This event is co-hosted by UN-Habitat and Shanghai Municipal Government in the People’s Republic of China.

When: 31 October 2022 (UTC+8 hours)
Where: Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

What: World Cities Day 2022 " Act local to go global "
How: Hybrid format

Speakers will include high-level dignitaries, international experts, community leaders, and innovators. The event will take place in a hybrid format and will feature an official opening ceremony followed by high-level roundtable discussions.

Details for online participation will be shared in due course after registration. The official programme will be posted at https://urbanoctober.unhabitat.org/wcd in due course.


OBJECTIVES: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Our aim is:

To advance the technical and political debate on the localization of the SDGs as a comprehensive roadmap to enhance inclusive human settlements and organize political inputs to implement global recommendations in local contexts.

To share and hear from best examples of participatory processes and inclusion related to SDG localization that can be extrapolated and tailored to different contexts.

To define concrete hands-on learnings and recommendations on how to effectively implement the SDGs to reduce inequalities within cities and across territories.

To strengthen the connection between the findings of the discussion and the theme of World Habitat Day Mind the Gap. Leave No One and No Place Behind and local action that can help narrow the inequality gap.

Expected outcomes:

  • Promoting the acceleration of SDG implementation in cities and territories among stakeholders and constituencies.
  • Implement recommendations to foster inclusive policies and to raise the voices of the most left behind.

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