Shanghai to Host Major Events for World Cities Day

SHANGHAI, Oct. 23, 2024 — The 2024 World Cities Day China Observance (Shanghai) and 2024 SDG Cities Global Conference, themed “Building People-centered Cities for Better Life,” will take place from October 29 to November 2 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, among other venues, according to Shanghai Coordination Center of World Cities Day.

Jointly hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, the event will feature a grand opening ceremony, the Shanghai International City and Architecture Expo, seven side events, and a series of 2024 World Cities Day thematic activities during Urban October.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of World Cities Day, and the China Observance (Shanghai) will emphasize the participation of diverse stakeholders.

The event will include attendees such as officials from relevant international organizations, representatives from foreign diplomatic missions in China, entrepreneurs, and scholars, but also representatives from primary-level organizations and social organizations from various districts, who will be invited to participate in the opening ceremony and related events.

The event will feature a wider array of activities, with the opening ceremony focusing on the theme of urban practices such as co-construction, co-governance and shared development. The seven side events will cover crucial aspects of urban sustainable development including economy, society, environment, culture and governance.

The event will witness the release of key achievements, including Shanghai Manual · 2024 Annual Report, the UMF-Shanghai Adapted Index: Integrated Indictors and User Guide 2024, and the UN SDGs Shanghai Voluntary Local Review (Shanghai VLR).

Source: Shanghai Coordination Center of World Cities Day

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