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Secretary-General António Guterres declared that “from climate chaos and conflict to COVID-19‘, the most vulnerable are hit the hardest.

Amplify this year’s theme, Note the distance. Leaving no one and no place behindhe argues that the rapid and unplanned growth of towns and cities is increasing in living conditions around the world, pointing to growing and unplanned inequality of towns and cities, are making conditions worse.

“We need more urgent action and more investment to provide affordable housing for all – in addition to access to electricity, water, sanitation, transport and basic services. other. Leaving no one behind is our core commitment 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs), he added.

Active Cities

“This means making cities work for women and children and bridging the existing gap: between haves and have-nots; in and between urban and rural areas; and within and between developed and developing regions. “

He said local action is key and innovative solutions are important to pursue people-centred policies that promote sustainable consumption patterns.

Inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and human settlements are vital.

Action on the ground: Sharif of UN-Habitat

Maimunah Mohd SharifExecutive Director of the United Nations Urban Settlement Agency UN-HabitatIs one speech in Istanbul that for sustainable development, towns and cities need to be well integrated, well planned, and transformed into places of inclusion, creativity and innovation.

“We can do this if we make sure the policies are translated into practice and act on the basis.”

Tackling urban poverty and inequality has become a global priority, amid growing crises, with cities and local governments playing a key role in responding to the crisis. deputy.

“We want to support governments and cities in solving growing urban problems,” she said.

Residents live in a slum in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.

Urban October

World Environment Day also begins UN-Habitat‘S Urban October – 31 days to promote a sustainable urban future.

Last year, UN-Habitat and its partners organized more than 300 different events on urban topics around the world. More than 10,000 people participated in key events throughout the month.

“On World Environment Day, let us commit to our shared responsibility to each other,” said Ms. Sharif.

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