- Every year on October 31st, World Cities Day is observed to promote pollution-free and inclusive cities.
- In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly issued a resolution commemorating this day.
- On October 31, 2023, this day was observed for the first time.
This year’s theme has been ‘Financing a Sustainable Urban Future for All’. - World Cities Day is an initiative that brings together all stakeholders in local and global urban development to address urbanization concerns.
- The eleventh Sustainable Development Goal is about sustainable cities.
