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2024 Date | October 31, 2024 |
2025 Date | October 31, 2025 |
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Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for World Cities Day -Updated
World Cities Day HistoryWorld Cities Day is a global observance aimed at raising awareness about the importance of urban development in fostering sustainable growth, enhancing social inclusion, and improving the quality of life. With over half of the world's population now living in urban areas, the United Nations General Assembly designated World Cities Day in 2014 to promote international cooperation and innovative solutions for the pressing challenges faced by cities. The observance encourages sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise among nations and cities to stimulate positive change and achieve sustainable urbanization. The adoption of World Cities Day by the United Nations was inspired by the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, which was themed "Better City, Better Life." The observance holds great significance for people in Canada, as around 80% of the country's population resides in urban areas. As one of the world's most urbanized nations, Canada has a vital interest in encouraging sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities. Issues such as affordable housing, congestion, and environmental stewardship are high on the national priorities list, and World Cities Day offers an opportunity to discuss and share best practices with other cities worldwide. In Canada, World Cities Day is observed through events, conferences, and roundtable discussions centered on the challenges and opportunities in urban development. Municipal governments, urban planners, academics, and other stakeholders come together to explore solutions for sustainable urbanization and foster dialogue on critical issues. Canada's observance of World Cities Day is in line with the international community, with activities occurring annually on the 31st of October. Canada reaffirms its commitment to building a better future for its urban residents by participating in this global event. World Cities Day facts
In the News and Trending in Canada for World Cities DayUpdated High-level Ministerial Panel - World Cities Day 2024un.org World Cities Day calls for youth-led local changeun.org Weight of the World: Cities, Youth, Climate Change, and the Urgent Need for Action - APHRCaphrc.org High-level Opening Ceremony - World Cities Day 2024un.org Top things to do in Canada for World Cities Day
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