Video Message by H.E. Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, on the World Urban Forum
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It is a pleasure to greet the World Urban Forum. I thank Abu Dhabi for hosting this gathering – the first time it has been held in the Arab Region.文章源自英文巴士-https://www.en84.com/8760.html
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Urbanization is one of the megatrends of our times. And steering it well will help us address global challenges such as climate change.文章源自英文巴士-https://www.en84.com/8760.html
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But cities suffer from high rates of inequality. In 2018, one in four urban residents lived in slum-like conditions, while only half of urban residents had convenient access to public transport. Urban inequality is also gendered: women are often more dependent on public transport to move around the city.文章源自英文巴士-https://www.en84.com/8760.html
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As we embark on a Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, the world’s cities, towns and communities will be at the heart of this work.文章源自英文巴士-https://www.en84.com/8760.html
The United Nations counts on local and national leaders, businesses, civil society and other partners to help provide solutions to global threats, including the climate emergency.
I encourage all of you to commit to ambitious actions to implement the New Urban Agenda.
Together, let’s make sustainable urbanization a reality and ensure that no one and no place is left behind.
Thank you.