World Cities Day and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | Special Program for World Cities Day 2023 ②

Introduction

The 2023 World Cities Day China Observance has drawn to a close. This year marks the tenth anniversary of World Cities Day. Over the past decade, World Cities Day has provided a crucial platform for global cities to share experiences and enhance cooperation, contributing significantly to promote a sustainable, inclusive, safe, and resilient world. Starting from November 8^th, we are launching a special program for World Cities Day 2023 for learning and exchanges.

Looking back, what role has World Cities Day played in the United Nations' sustainable development efforts? As we stand at a new starting point, how will World Cities Day continue to connect China and the world, jointly forging ahead towards achieving the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda?

The second episode comprises two parts, inviting two guests: Yang Rong, the Regional Program Manager and China Focal Point for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), and Cheng Jian, Director of the Shanghai World Cities Day Affairs Coordination Center. They will engage in an interactive discussion focusing on the intersection of World Cities Day and the UN's sustainable development initiatives, sharing insightful perspectives.

Guests

Yang Rong

Regional Program Manager and China Focal Point for UN-Habitat

Cheng Jian

Director of the Shanghai World Cities Day Affairs Coordination Center

Source: <https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/BQPgyVBn169v2liVUrzNaA>

Translated by He Huiling