According to the World Cities Day schedule, the award ceremony of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) and the 2023 China Observance of World Cities Day will be held in Shanghai from October 28th to October 31st by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The opening ceremony is tentatively scheduled to be held in the afternoon of October 28 at the Grand Halls. Relevant theme and special forums, exhibitions and displays will be held in other venues including the Shanghai Expo Center and the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center. We hereby sincerely invite you to sign up and participate in the above events.

Please complete online registration at https://wcd2023.bravolinkstech.com/home (invitation code for media registration: WCD2023MED) before 16:00, October 18th. Please present your interview notice, ID card and registration information to get your press cards before entering the venues. Specific venue information will be announced later. Thank you for your support.

Contact:  Gu Jiping 18916879537   Huang E 15000583016

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The Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) and the 2023 China Observance of World Cities Day

Basic Information

This year’s Global Observance of World Cities Day will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, with the theme of “Financing Sustainable Urban Future for All”. The Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) and the 2023 China Observance of World Cities Day are scheduled to be held in Shanghai from October 28 to October 31, with basic information as follows:

I      Overview

Activities and events focusing on the award ceremony of the first cycle of Shanghai Award, the 2023 China Observance of World Cities Day, and the 3rd SDG Cities Global Conference (hereinafter referred to as the “Cities Conference”), etc. are organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. All these ceremonies, forums, exhibitions, and themed visits are expected to have about 1,500 guests, including about 400 at the opening ceremony.

II     Events

1. Opening Ceremony. The opening ceremony is scheduled for the afternoon of October 28th in the Starry Sky Hall of the Grand Halls. On the agenda are the award ceremony of the first cycle of Shanghai Award, the Habitat III, and Mayor Forums, etc.

2. Forums. Forums organized in cooperation with relevant units on hot topics of urban sustainable development such as economy, society, and environment.

3. Two Exhibitions. A World Cities Day themed tour exhibition is scheduled for October 28 outside the main venue for the opening ceremony. The 2023 Shanghai International City and Architecture Expo will be held as a supporting event at Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center from October 30 to November 1. The exhibition covering an area of nearly 50,000 square meters is themed “Green Low-Carbon City, Smart Transformation and Development”.

4. Themed Visits. During the China Observance of World Cities Day, guests from abroad and China’s other provinces and cities will cruise to inspect the urban construction and development on both sides of the Huangpu River.