CityNet is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 3rd CityNet ESCAP SDG City Awards, which honor innovative urban practices led by local governments to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across Asia-Pacific. This year’s award ceremony will take place in Iloilo City, Philippines, where a distinguished panel of judges from leading international organizations, including CityNet Secretariat, UN-Habitat, UNDP, and Habitat for Humanity, will celebrate the achievements of the finalists.
For more information about the SDG City Awards, please refer to the overview page by CLICKING HERE.
2024 Judges:
- Mr. Vijay Jagannathan, Secretary General of CityNet
- Mr. Christopher Rollo, Country Programme Manager, UN-Habitat
- Ms. Diana Torres, Regional Governance Advisor, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub
- Mr. Gregg McDonald, Director of Program Operations in Asia Pacific, Habitat for Humanity International
Awards Theme
This year’s theme, “Living the SDGs: A Shared Future for All,” emphasizes collaborative and innovative solutions for sustainable urban development. The submitters were encouraged to focus their cases on one or more of the four thematic categories–Inclusive City, Smart City, Circular City, and Resilient City.
13 Finalists
The awards application for this year was open from May to September, and CityNet received over 70 case study submissions, the most out of any year so far. Each case study is evaluated against six judging criteria: Innovation, leadership, Clear Implementation, Positive Outcomes, Long-term Sustainability, and Replicability.
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CityNet is an association of urban stakeholders committed to sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1987 with the support of UNESCAP, UNDP and UN-Habitat, the Network of cities has grown to include over 160 municipalities, NGOs, private companies and research centers. We connect actors, exchange knowledge and build commitment to establish more sustainable and resilient cities. Through capacity building, city-to-city cooperation and tangible projects, we help our members respond to Climate Change, Disaster, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
