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UN-Habitat announced that Fuzhou, China, will host The 2026 Global Observance of World Cities Day 2026. The event, scheduled is currently being hosted in Fuzhou, China, from October 31 to take place at November 2. Co-hosted by UN-Habitat and the Fuzhou Strait International Conference Chinese Ministry of Housing and Exhibition Center, will conclude Urban-Rural Development, the event concludes the UN-Habitat “Urban October” campaign. The theme for Under the observance is theme “Regenerating the city: adequate housing for all.” Discussions are intended to address the global housing crisis by focusing on urban regeneration, the revitalization of existing spaces, and the promotion of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities. The program is expected to involve high-level officials from the United Nations, national governments, and the private sector, alongside the presentation of the Global Award for Sustainable Cities. Scheduled for October 31 to November 2, all,” the observance will be co-hosted by UN-Habitat and addresses the Chinese Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. The event aims to address urbanization challenges, specifically global housing crisis, noting that up to 3.4 billion people currently lack access to adequate housing, secure tenure, or affordable living conditions. The program will feature features a main forum with over 100 mayors, experts, mayors and international representatives, as well as experts discussing high-quality urban development trends. A central component of the event is the 4th cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, also known as the Shanghai Award. The winners for this cycle include Jingdezhen, China, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Santiago de Cali, Colombia, Istanbul, Turkey, and Katowice, Poland. Side events will include technical exchanges and cooperation conferences involving the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Canada, with discussions centered on green, livable, and low-carbon buildings.