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WORLD METROPOLITAN DAY<\/h1>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]To mark the anniversary of the Montr\u00e9al Declaration on Metropolitan Areas<\/a> (2015), on October 7th, 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29431″ img_size=”full”]
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World Metropolitan Day is a Global Campaign led by Metropolis & UN-Habitat Promoting Collective Action to Build More Equitable & Prosperous Metropolises<\/em><\/div>\n

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World Metropolitan Day 2024 – Beyond Urban: How Nature Can Transform Metropolises<\/h5>\n

The title of this year\u2019s World Metropolitan Day<\/a> is “Beyond Urban: How Nature Can Transform Metropolises”. Climate change, natural disasters, and environmental inequalities pose serious threats to the lives and livelihoods of millions of people living in metropolitan areas worldwide. What if we could use nature as a source of inspiration and innovation to solve challenges related to natural disasters and climate change? Mayors and metropolitan leaders from around the world will gather on 7 October in Istanbul to share their visionary insights on creating greener, healthier, and more resilient metropolitan spaces. Don’t miss this inspiring event![\/vc_column_text]

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  • To increase public awareness<\/strong><\/span> of the challenges and risks that urban areas face due to disasters and climate change.<\/li>\n
  • To promote nature-based solutions<\/strong><\/span> as effective and innovative ways to address urban challenges and enhance well-being.<\/li>\n
  • To create a space for networking and collaboration<\/strong><\/span> among local, national and international leaders.<\/li>\n
  • To contribute to the global efforts of building resilient, sustainable and inclusive cities<\/strong><\/span> through knowledge and experience exchange and partnership development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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    • Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye (hybrid event)<\/li>\n
    • Language:<\/strong>\u00a0English & Turkish (with simultaneous interpretation)<\/li>\n
    • Agenda \u2013 Saturday, 7 October 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • 10.00 \u2013 10.30<\/strong>\u00a0Opening remarks<\/li>\n
    • 10.30 \u2013 11.30<\/strong>\u00a0Panel 1: Global experiences and solutions for transforming metropolises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”29442″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_btn title=”Read the Story” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#00b2e3″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#002b38″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-arrow-circle-right” css_animation=”slideInLeft” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmarmaraurbanforum.org%2Fregister%3Fl%3Den|title:Read%20More|target:_blank”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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