14TH OCTOBER
WORLD METROPOLITAN DAY
To mark the anniversary of the Montréal Declaration on Metropolitan Areas (2015), on October 14th, we commemorate the World Metropolitan Day. It is a global campaign that celebrates the diversity of metropolises. It aims to foster cooperation and dialogue among different levels of government, civil society, academia and the private sector to address the common challenges and opportunities of urbanisation. Since 2018, Metropolis and UN-Habitat have been leading this initiative in the framework of Urban October, a month dedicated to promoting a better urban future for all.
World Metropolitan Day is a Global Campaign led by Metropolis & UN-Habitat Promoting Collective Action to Build More Equitable & Prosperous Metropolises
World Metropolitan Day 2024 – A just transition for a sustainable future
City and metropolitan governments hold the key to steering metropolises towards a future where economic prosperity, environmental responsibility and social well-being are mutually reinforcing. This is especially urgent in the Global South, where many communities face the brunt of climate change, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns. The impacts of the climate crisis are not evenly distributed: more often than not, those already in vulnerable situations suffer the most. Those living in poverty and informal settlements, along with young people, women, migrants and historically marginalised groups are most at risk in a context where extreme weather events become more frequent. They also stand to benefit the most from emerging economic opportunities in transitioning to a more sustainable model. Urgent action is therefore needed to safeguard social cohesion and mitigate vulnerabilitiesDon’t miss this inspiring event!
Guiding questions
- As cities worldwide strive to build inclusive green economies, what unique opportunities and challenges does your city face in this transition? Could you provide concrete examples of local initiatives that are not only driving green jobs, but also ensuring these opportunities are accessible to all?
- Can you share how your city is securing the necessary funding and partnerships to ensure that the benefits of the green economy reach all sectors of society? What have been the most pressing challenges and how is your administration addressing them?
- What innovative strategies is your city employing to create green jobs and businesses? How are you ensuring that these opportunities are equitably accessible, especially to young people from vulnerable communities?
- How is your city leveraging past successes to inspire and scale local action on just transition projects?
- How is your city working to ensure that women are not only included, but are also leaders in the green jobs sector? What specific programmes are in place to support women’s advancement in this field and what are the anticipated outcomes?
