The Goals can improve life for all of us. Cleaner air. Safer cities. Equality. Better jobs. These issues matter to everyone. But progress is too slow. We have to act, urgently, to accelerate changes that add up to better lives on a healthier planet. Find new inspiring actions on the app and at un.org/actnow.
Sheltering hope: Highlight on urban challenges
World Habitat Day, celebrated each year on the first Monday of October, is observed globally on 6 October with a focus on urban crisis response. The UN uses this day to reflect on the state of cities and the right to adequate shelter for all. This year’s theme addresses urban crisis response, such as climate change, conflict, and inequality. With over 122 million people forcibly displaced, many in urban areas, the Day emphasizes the need for inclusive, sustainable solutions that support urban planning, social cohesion, and resilient local governance. Follow the celebration on UN Web TV.

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