WORLD CITIES DAY 2018

About:

• When observed? The United Nations has designated every 31st of October as World Cities Day.
  
  
• Objective: To promote the international community’s interest and cooperation in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization.
  
  
• Origin: In December 2013, the General Assembly passed a resolution to designate 31 October, beginning in 2014, as World Cities Day.
  
  
• Bodies involved: It is observed by the United Nations system, in particular UN-Habitat, relevant international organizations, civil society and all relevant stakeholders.
  
  
• Theme:
  • The general theme of World Cities Day is “Better City, Better Life”, while each year a different sub-theme is selected.
    
    
  • The theme for World Cities Day 31 October 2018 is “Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities”.