The 3rd CityNet-ESCAP SDG City Awards Ceremony was successfully held on 19th November, during the 44th CityNet Executive Committee Meeting in Iloilo City, Philippines. The awards ceremony celebrated the remarkable achievements of 11 finalist cities, each showcasing their innovative practices through an in-depth knowledge-sharing session using videos or live presentations.
The awards ceremony celebrated achievements across the four thematic categories of the 2024 contest:
- Inclusive City: Bangkok, Busan, Jambi, Makati, and Seberang Perai
- Smart City: Baguio and Subang Jaya
- Circular City: Bandung, Kuala Lumpur, and Moratuwa
- Resilient City: Jakarta
*Semarang Municipality and Yokohama City were also announced as finalists, but they were unable to join the ceremony due to unforeseen challenges.
To read more about all the 13 finalist cities, visit here.
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.
