World Cities Day!

World Cities Day is observed annually on October 31st. It aims to promote sustainable urban development, improve quality of life, and address urban challenges.

*Theme:*

The United Nations sets a theme each year. Some previous themes include:

1. "Better City, Better Life" (2014)

2. "Designed to Live Together" (2015)

3. "Inclusive Cities, Shared Development" (2016)

4. "Innovative Governance, Open Cities" (2017)

5. "Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities" (2018)

6. "Changing the World: Innovations and Better Life for Future Generations" (2019)

7. "Valuing Our Communities and Cities" (2020)

8. "Adapting Cities for Climate Resilience" (2021)

9. "Act Local to Go Global" (2022)

*Objectives:*

1. Promote sustainable urbanization.

2. Improve urban governance.

3. Enhance quality of life.

4. Address urban poverty.

5. Foster innovation and resilience.

*Events and Activities:*

1. Conferences and seminars.

2. Urban planning workshops.

3. Community engagement initiatives.

4. Exhibitions and fairs.

5. Social media campaigns.

*Key Statistics:*

1. Over 4 billion people live in cities (55% of global population).

2. Cities account for 70% of global GDP.

3. Urban populations grow by 200,000 daily.

4. 90% of urban growth occurs in developing countries.

*UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):*

1. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

2. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

3. SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

4. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

*Quotes:*

1. "Cities are the engines of growth and development." - UN-Habitat.

2. "Sustainable cities are the key to a better future." - Ban Ki-moon.