Nairobi/Kenya, 7 July 2023 -- UN-Habitat has announced the extension of the period to submit entries for the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, Shanghai Award, until 21 July 2023. The Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, announced the establishment of the award at the first session of the UN-Habitat Executive Board on 30 March 2022. Now, UN-Habitat invites all eligible cities worldwide to apply for the first cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award). The process envisages self-application and application with a nomination.

Now, UN-Habitat invites all eligible cities worldwide to apply for the first cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award). The process envisages self-application and application with a nomination. The submission of entries will close on 30 June 2023.