WORLD CITIES DAY 2018

Dec. 29, 2018

The National Mission for Clean Ganga partnered with UN Habitat to organize a policy dialogue- ‘Urban Cafe: River for Habitat’ in New Delhi on the occasion of 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”.



Source : PIB

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