World Habitat Day

World Habitat Day, proclaimed by the United Nations in 1985, was created to raise awareness of the importance of addressing the challenges of global urbanization. Every year, on the first Monday of October, it is celebrated worldwide, emphasizing everyone's right to adequate housing.

The theme of World Habitat Day 2025 is "Urban Crisis Response." It focuses on the multiple crises affecting urban areas, with a particular focus on climate change and conflicts that exacerbate social inequalities.

The United Nations estimates that by 2050, 2.5 billion new urban residents will arrive in cities, significantly increasing the pressure on resources and infrastructure. Today, over a billion people live in precarious conditions, including slums and inadequate housing. It is essential to review urban planning policies to respond to these challenges, with concrete solutions to improve the quality of life in urban areas (Source: UN Habitat).

The event calls for the development of innovative responses and integrated approaches to effectively address urban crises. Cities are experiencing an increasing frequency of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and floods, which pose a threat to public health and safety. Urban heat islands, where temperatures are significantly higher than in surrounding rural areas, are an example of the threats posed by climate change.