World Urbanization Day 2025 is being celebrated in various countries of the world today with the slogan ‘People-Centred Smart Cities’, spreading the message of sustainable urban development and cooperation.
On this occasion, a special program is being held in Bogota, the capital of Colombia, today, at the call of the United Nations.
The main objective of celebrating this day is to promote global cooperation in building sustainable and equitable cities to solve global challenges such as the housing crisis.
As the world rapidly becomes more urbanised, the sustainable development of urban areas has become essential. According to the United Nations, more than half of the world’s population currently lives in urban areas.