Islamabad: In observance of World Habitat Day, the United Nations has emphasized the crucial role of young people in urban development, highlighting their potential to transform cities into vibrant, inclusive, and resilient environments. The theme for this year’s celebration, “Engaging youth to create a better urban future,” reflects a global call to action to integrate young individuals in decision-making processes, ensuring cities can cater to all ages.
According to United Nations Pakistan, the message from the Secretary-General on the occasion of World Habitat Day stresses the importance of harnessing the energy and ideas of youth to address urban challenges and opportunities. With an expected 60 percent of urban residents being under the age of 18 by 2030, there is a pressing need to invest in education, expand digital skills, foster entrepreneurship, and promote youth-led initiatives focusing on climate action, affordable housing, and sustainable mobility.
The recent Summit of the Future underscored the vital contributions of young people to building a more equitable and sustainable world. The United Nations advocates for increased youth participation in decision-making processes and supports initiatives that aim to make cities more adaptable to the needs of diverse populations.
As World Habitat Day encourages reflection on the transformation of urban environments and the basic right of shelter, the global community is reminded of the importance of creating spaces where young people can thrive and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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