Urban October 2023

Urban October is an opportunity for everyone to be part of the conversation about the challenges and opportunities created by the fast rate of change in our cities and towns. Each October, everyone interested in sustainable urbanization from national and local governments to universities, NGOs, and communities is encouraged to hold or participate in activities, events, and discussions.

The month begins with World Habitat Day on the first Monday of the month and ends with World Cities Day on 31 October. Activities take place on those specific days or at any time during the month.

The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour award is one of the highlights of the World Habitat Day global observance. The award, a plaque engraved with the name of the winner, is presented to the selected winners during the global observance.

By engaging all stakeholders, cities can harness transformational change and ensure a better life for all in an urbanizing world.

Message of the Executive Director

UN-Habitat Executive Director Maimunah Mohd Sharif 2023 World Habitat Day Statement

Urban October Report

2022 Urban October Report

Media Resources

Urban October Concept Note

World Habitat Day Concept Note

World Habitat Day Roundtable Concept Notes

Roundtable 1: Cities as national and regional drivers of socio-economic resilience and growth

Global Events Highlight

Baku, Azerbaijan.
Municipality of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Türkiye

Upcoming Events

Events Around the World

Urban October
Local Observation
Kigali, Rwanda
Urban October
Local Observation
Accra, Ghana
Urban October
Local Observation
Yaounde, Cameroon
Urban October
Local Observation
Seoul, Republic of Korea
World Habitat Day
Global Observation
Baku, Azerbaijan.
World Habitat Day
Local Observation
Fukuoka, Japan
World Cities Day
Local Observation
Shizuoka, Japan
Urban October
Local Observation
Macao, China
World Cities Day
Global Observation
Municipality of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Türkiye
World Cities Day
Local Observation
Hong Kong, China
Urban October
Local Observation
London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
World Habitat Day
Local Observation
Barcelona, Spain
World Habitat Day
Local Observation
ilafranca del penedes, Spain
World Habitat Day
Local Observation
London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Urban October
Local Observation
Bilbao, Spain
Urban October
Local Observation
Brussels, Belgium
Urban October
Local Observation
Bilbao, Spain
Urban October
Local Observation
Barranquilla, Colombia
Urban October
Local Observation
Quito, Ecuador
Urban October
Local Observation
Havre de Grace, United States of America
World Habitat Day
Local Observation
Cold Spirng Harbor, United States of America
World Habitat Day
Local Observation
LAKE WORTH, United States of America
World Habitat Day
Local Observation
Bogotá , Colombia
World Habitat Day
Local Observation
Honolulu, United States of America
World Habitat Day
Local Observation
Havre de Grace, United States of America
Urban October
Local Observation
Toronto, Canada
Urban October
Local Observation
Bogotá, Colombia
Urban October
Local Observation
Havre de Grace, United States of America
Urban October
Local Observation
Guadalajara, Mexico
World Cities Day
Local Observation
Estados: México, Hidalgo, Puebla, Monterrey, Queretáro y Quintana Roo., Mexico
World Cities Day
Local Observation
Havre de Grace, United States of America

The post-your-event form for reflecting your event activity within your Region is now open.