Organising Committee of Global Observance of World Cities Day FUZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From 31 October to 2 November, the Global Observance of World Cities Day 2026 and the Awarding Ceremony of the 4th Cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) will be held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China.
Under the theme "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All", the event will showcase China's approach to building people-centred cities.
The opening ceremony will take place on 31 October, featuring the award ceremony of the 4th Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award).
Representatives will also share practical examples and successful experiences from around the world in implementing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda.
It will showcase emerging global trends in sustainable urban development, new approaches to urban regeneration and governance in China, people's aspirations for a better life, and new directions for improving quality and upgrading the construction industry.