Answer Detail: The United Nations General Assembly, on 27 December 2013, designated 31 October as World Cities Day. This Day is expected to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities to address challenges relating to urbanization and to contribute to sustainable urban development around the world.

Answer Detail: The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization. It was established in 2001 by the UN to examine one of the most pressing issues facing the world today i.e. rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies.

Answer Detail: UN-Habitat’s COVID-19 Policy and Programme Framework provides guidance for global, regional and country-level action.

Answer Detail: Cities occupy 3% of the Earth’s land - an increase of at least 50% over previous estimates.

Answer Detail: Rapid urbanization is exerting pressure on fresh water supplies, sewage, the living environment, and public health.