World Cities Day in 2023

#ProPalestinian demonstrators across the globe take to the streets to call for a ceasefire after #Israel expanded its ground operation in #Gaza. Major world cities, including London, Istanbul, New York, and Paris saw their centres filled with protestors.

— The Quint (@TheQuint) October 31, 2023

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

ICYMI: People living in cities have less access to effective #SocialProtection and less resilience to crises such as #COVID19. Want to learn more about successful urban social protection? Join this event on #WorldCitiesDay. --> iied.org/social-protect… Show more ALT

— IIED (@IIED) October 29, 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

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

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