World Cities Day in 2023

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2023 Date	31 October 2023
2024 Date	31 October 2024

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Despite covering only 1% of the Earth, cities consume 78% of the world’s energy. By embracing integrated planning and design, cities could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 25% by 2050. On Tuesday’s Show more Slide 1 of 6 - Carousel
— UN Environment Programme (@UNEP) October 31, 2023

emerged as the leading smart city in Africa among 30 cities featured in the 2023 African Smart City Index. Read more here: http://bitly.ws/V2jm #WorldCitiesDay City of Kigali and Ministry of Infrastructure | Rwanda
— WB_Rwanda (@WB_Rwanda) October 31, 2023

Shifting to renewable energy is our compass towards healthier cities. Let's build urban areas that thrive—where sustainability, inclusivity, and prosperity harmonize. #WorldCitiesDay
— UN Climate Change (@UNFCCC) October 31, 2023

Today, over half of the world’s population lives in cities. By 2050, this number is expected to rise to 70%. On Tuesday’s #WorldCitiesDay, @UNHABITAT calls for increased investment in inclusive, resilient cities to achieve a more sustainable future. Show more un.org World Cities Day | United Nations
— United Nations (@UN) October 31, 2023

As we mark World Cities Day, let’s resolve to work together for urban areas that are not only engines of growth, but beacons of sustainability, resilience, and prosperity for all- Secretary-General of the @UN @antonioguterres message on #WCD. Show more
— UN-Habitat (@UNHABITAT) October 31, 2023

Today on #WorldCitiesDay - we are proud to celebrate our city- #Wenchang city, Hainan province. It boasts beautiful natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, you could even watch the rocket launching on the beach here! What city are you from? Share your Show more
— Space Town Wenchang (@Spacewenchang) October 31, 2023

Iloilo City was just named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, on World Cities Day, October 31. It is the third Philippine city designated as Creative City: Baguio (Crafts and Folk Art) and Cebu (Design).
— Galo Glino III (@thirdyglino) October 31, 2023

Good Morning & Happy #WorldCitiesDay2023 World Cities' Day 2023 focuses 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. Today, Show more
— Dr. Merard Mp (@merardmp) October 31, 2023

In , refugees find hope not just in camps, but in the vibrant heartbeat of cities like Amman, Irbid, and Mafraq, hosting the highest number of refugees in the Kingdom. Building sustainable cities is building a brighter future for all! Show more
— UNHCR Jordan (@UNHCRJordan) October 31, 2023

Happy #WorldCitiesDay 2023! Celebrate with us by exploring our Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) Toolkit, a valuable resource empowering governments and planners worldwide to design eco-friendly, accessible cities. Show more UN-Habitat and 7 others
— Changing Transport (@giztransport) October 31, 2023

World Cities Day in 2023

World Cities Day seeks to promote global urbanization and the need to build more sustainable cities. This day aims for international cooperation among countries in order to tackle challenges and create sustainable opportunities for urbanization.