World Cities Day aims to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, enhance cooperation among countries and cities in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contribute to sustainable urban development. The overall World Cities Day theme is Better City, Better Life and this year’s particular theme is Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities. The main event will be celebrated in Liverpool, UK.

The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns.

O III URBFAVELAS tem como objetivo principal atualizar o debate acerca do tema urbanização de favelas, particularmente no que se refere à discussão sobre as políticas, os programas, os projetos, os processos e as formas de financiamento deste tipo de intervenção pública.

A alimentação é um dos principais determinantes do bem-estar de uma comunidade.