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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

On 15 September 2020, the 75th session of the UN General Assembly was opened.

World leaders called for efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

(SDGs), a shared vision to end poverty, rescue the planet and build a peaceful

world. As the year 2020 marks the beginning of the Decade of Action to deliver

the goals and targets of Agenda 2030, the effective implementation of the 17

SDGs remains critical to making the multilateral system relevant in addressing

the global challenges that face the human race.

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The Opening Ceremony of the 4th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

Since 2015, the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (abbreviated

as the "Guangzhou Award" hereinafter) has been focusing on innovative

approaches taken by local and regional governments to accomplish the SDGs, meet

the commitments of the New Urban Agenda (NUA) and advance prosperity and

quality of life of their citizens. This biennial Award is currently in its fifth edition in 2020.

The Guangzhou Award, co-sponsored by United Cities and Local Governments

(UCLG), World Association of Major Metropolises (METROPOLIS) and the city of

Guangzhou recognizes innovation in improving social, economic and environmental

sustainability in cities and regions. Its purpose is to promote peer-learning

and exchange of knowledge, expertise and experience through conferences,

seminars, workshops, study tours and city-to-city cooperation. Since 2012, four

cycles of the Guangzhou Award have been successfully held. With over 1,000

initiatives submitted, engaging more than 480 cities and local governments from

over 90 countries and regions, these four cycles have made the Guangzhou Award

a treasure trove covering a wide range of areas, including infrastructure and

public services, participatory planning and good governance, partnerships,

technology, resilience, social inclusion and gender equality.

The Guangzhou Award invites cities and regions to submit ongoing or recently

completed innovative initiatives related to the themes highlighted by the SDGs

and the commitments of NUA. This year, applications are also welcome with

forward-looking post COVID-19 initiatives regarding how cities and regions are

rethinking their local governance mechanisms, reconsidering the urban

morphology and typology, addressing the problems exposed, and improving the

resilience of urban economy. 15 shortlisted cities and 30 deserving cities will

be featured in specialized publications and many will be invited to share their

experiences in international events. Moreover, 5 winners among the shortlisted

cities will be granted US$ 20,000, a trophy and a commemorative certificate;

shortlisted cities other than the winners will be granted Medals of Honour.

Applications are now open until 23:59:59 31 October 2020 (UTC+08:00).

Participants are encouraged to apply at

http://www.guangzhouaward.org/index/user/register.html before the deadline.

More information on the Guangzhou Award can be accessed on the official

website: http://www.guangzhouaward.org/p/e_applynow 

Contact: Tel: +86-20-8950-4852, Email: info@guangzhouaward.org

SOURCE: The Guangzhou Award Secretariat

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