World Metropolitan Day 2021

The theme for World Metropolitan Day 2021 was ‘Resilience for all: creating caring metropolises beyond COVID-19’. The COVID pandemic brought to light the importance of creating caring societies that place people at the heart of decision-making and reflect the diversity of experiences of our metropolitan spaces.

Building resilience is key to creating thriving communities. Yet, urban communities, particularly vulnerable groups, lack access to adequate housing, public and green spaces, services and infrastructure. Metropolitan spaces are uniquely positioned to bring about change and ensure wellbeing.