Core Insights - Shanghai is establishing itself as the permanent host for World Cities Day, leveraging the Urban Development Conference to promote sustainable urban development globally [1][6] - The initiative began with the Shanghai Expo in 2010, leading to the UN General Assembly designating October 31 as World Cities Day in 2014, marking it as the first international day proposed by China [1][3] - The Urban Development Conference serves as a platform for global experts to discuss urban sustainability challenges and share best practices, enhancing international collaboration [3][7] Event Themes and Progress - Each year, the World Cities Day focuses on different themes related to urban development challenges, with the first conference in 2021 addressing climate change and resilient cities [3][4] - The 2022 conference emphasized local actions leading to global impacts, while the 2023 theme centered on resource integration for sustainable urban futures [3][4] - The upcoming 2024 conference will explore experiences and practices in building inclusive and sustainable cities, promoting public engagement in sustainability initiatives [4] International Public Goods - World Cities Day has become a significant platform for promoting urban sustainability concepts and developing international public goods, including the Shanghai Index and the Shanghai Manual [6] - The Shanghai Index provides evaluation tools for assessing urban sustainability levels, while the Shanghai Manual compiles best practices for urban governance [6] - The introduction of the Global Sustainable Development City Award (Shanghai Award) further enhances the international influence of China's urban sustainability efforts [6]

Core Points - The number of cities applying for the Shanghai Award this year is the highest ever, reflecting a deepening global consensus on sustainable development [24] - The 2025 World Cities Day Global Conference will be held in Shanghai on October 26-27, focusing on "Innovative Development towards People-Centered Smart Cities" [10][12][16] - The conference will showcase significant outcomes, including the 2025 version of the "Shanghai Manual" and the "Shanghai Index Application Report," which serve as guidelines for urban sustainable development [24] Group 1: Event Overview - The conference aims to integrate national strategies with global consensus, aligning with the themes of World Cities Day and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme [12][24] - The event will feature a "1+3+N" structure, including a plenary session, three thematic meetings, and multiple specialized sessions [25] - A special highlight will be the inaugural dialogue on women's development and the future of cities, aligning with the United Nations' gender equality goals [25] Group 2: Innovations and Achievements - The conference will introduce innovative urban management solutions, such as the "MAZU-Urban" early warning system and international standards for green block design [24] - The "Shanghai Manual," now in its 15th year, has compiled over 240 global city case studies, serving as a comprehensive guide for sustainable urban development [24] - The Shanghai Index, utilizing 47 comprehensive indicators, provides a quantifiable assessment tool for cities' sustainable development levels [24]

今年大会包括1场全体大会、3场主题会议、多场专题会议，同期将举行上海国际城市与建筑博览 会、社会系列活动等配套活动。会上将重点推介旗舰项目，即"可持续发展目标城市全球倡议"。旗舰项 目是联合国人居署落实战略规划的重要抓手，通过"数据—规划—投资"三大支柱，支持城市将可持续发 展目标转化为本地化行动方案，目标是推动全球1000座城市转型并改善10亿人的生活。 此外，2025版《上海手册》中文版、《上海指数应用报告》中文版与2025版《上海报告》（即《落 实联合国2030年可持续发展议程上海自愿评估报告》）将在大会期间发布。这些公共产品将为世界各国 城市提供可借鉴的经验和范例。 城发大会是世界城市日标志性活动之一，每年10月下旬在上海召开，今年是第五次举办。今年8 月，中共中央、国务院印发的《关于推动城市高质量发展的意见》明确要求"加强人居领域国际交流合 作，持续提升世界城市日、全球可持续发展城市奖（上海奖）影响力"。立足新的起点，上海加强与联 合国人居署的紧密合作，共同举办城发大会，并将其打造成为具有全球影响力的城市可持续发展领域高 级别国际会议。 记者 戚颖璞 10月26日，2025世界城市日城市可持续发展全 ...

10月13日，中国标准化研究院发布了《城市综合发展指数报告（2025年）》（以下简称《报 告》）。与其他关于城市排名的榜单相比，《报告》最大的特点是排名维度不再聚焦于GDP和 产业发展，而是紧密衔接联合国2030年全球可持续发展目标（SDGs），并积极响应2025年中 央城市工作会议提出的"建设创新、宜居、美丽、韧性、文明、智慧的现代化人民城市"要求， 分别从创新城市、宜居城市、美丽城市、韧性城市、文明城市、智慧城市6个细分指标对国内 城市展开评价。 这份榜单之所以值得讨论，是因为它所使用的数据来源和评价指标非常透明化和具有权威性， 可以视为从一个全新的维度来衡量当下中国城市的发展水平。 记者丨李果 编辑丨周上祺 创新城市 指标方面，选取20个创新城市特征指标，聚焦技术创新力、成果转化力、创新治理 力、原始创新力、创新驱动力等方面开展评估。在该指标排名中， 长沙挤掉了成都 ，排名前 10位。《报告》指出：在推动技术合同成交、培育专精特新"小巨人"企业方面，武汉、天津、 长沙等城市表现优异，体现了产业创新与技术创新的融合发展。 看综合排名：深圳独一档存在，济南最意外 《报告》围绕36个样本城市的城市可持续发展情 ...

10月16日，2025年世界城市和地方政府联合组织理事会会议暨联合国工业发展组织"城市之桥"十周 年特别活动在西安开幕。 省委常委、市委书记方红卫，世界城地组织主席、荷兰海牙市市长杨·范·赞能，联合国工发组织总 干事代表兼执行干事法图·海达拉，中国人民对外友好协会副会长卢向东，世界城地组织联合主席、市 长叶牛平，哥伦比亚住房、城市与国土部副部长艾迪·马尔凯萨·马西利亚·贝罗出席开幕式并致辞。世界 城地组织轮值主席、土耳其科尼亚市市长乌尔·易普拉辛·阿尔泰，世界城地组织联合主席、南非地方政 府协会主席贝赫·斯托菲尔，世界城地组织副主席、厄瓜多尔皮钦查省省长保拉·帕邦，省委外办主任姚 红娟，市委常委、市委秘书长和文全参加。市委常委、副市长许克涛主持。 方红卫表示，作为世界城地组织联合主席城市，西安正按照习近平主席指引的方向，认真践行共 建"一带一路"倡议，全面扩大高水平对外开放。希望大家携手共进，进一步丰富城市合作内涵，加强创 新合作，扩大开放融通，深化交流互鉴，共同把互鉴互利的理念构筑得更牢，把共建共享的成果落得更 实。 卢向东表示，让我们汇聚城市智慧与地方力量，推进创新转型、建设绿色低碳智慧城市，坚守以人 为 ...

Core Insights - The report released by the China Standardization Research Institute focuses on urban development indices aligned with the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, evaluating cities based on six specific indicators: innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, civilized, and smart cities [1][2] Group 1: Overall Rankings - The report evaluates 36 sample cities, with Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai ranking as the top three, while Jinan's high ranking at fifth is noted as surprising given its lower GDP ranking [2][5] - Shenzhen stands out as the only city to rank in the top 10 across all six indicators, demonstrating balanced development and strong performance in innovation, livability, beauty, civilization, and smart city initiatives [2][5] Group 2: Indicator-Specific Rankings - In the innovation city category, cities like Changsha, Wuhan, and Tianjin excelled, indicating a strong integration of industrial and technological innovation [6] - The livability and beauty indicators highlight that several smaller cities, such as Qingdao and Guiyang, performed well, while larger cities often fell short in these areas, emphasizing the need for a focus on urban "soft power" [7] - The resilience city rankings revealed that no city scored above 80 points, indicating a general weakness in public and medical services across cities [9] - In the civilized city category, cities like Yinchuan and Wuhan ranked well, showcasing effective governance and social environments [9] - The smart city rankings saw cities like Wuhan and Nanjing excel in digital infrastructure, particularly in 5G base station construction [9]

Core Insights - The report indicates a positive trend in China's urban high-quality sustainable development, characterized by "leading head and overall improvement" [1] - Nanjing ranks eighth with a score of 78.3, demonstrating strong comprehensive strength across multiple dimensions of development [1] Summary by Sections Evaluation Framework - The report constructs an evaluation system that connects the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with China's latest urban policy requirements, serving as both a "health check" for urban sustainable development and a "navigation map" for promoting high-quality development [1] - A total of 36 major cities with mature development and publicly available data were selected as samples, ensuring the credibility and traceability of the results [1] Key Features and Indicators - The evaluation framework includes 90 practical indicators derived from international and national standards, organized into a "two-level framework with multi-dimensional coverage" [1] - Six characteristics are measured: innovative cities, livable cities, beautiful cities, resilient cities, civilized cities, and smart cities [1] Nanjing's Performance - Nanjing excels in several specific measures, ranking fourth nationally in both innovative and smart city categories, and sixth in civilized city ranking, indicating balanced strength in high-quality development [2] - The city shows a "good foundation but still faces challenges" in aligning with SDGs, achieving high levels in SDG4 (Quality Education), SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) [2] Specific Achievements - In terms of beautiful cities, Nanjing has made significant progress in ecological environment construction, enhancing its image as a "beautiful ancient capital" [2] - The city continues to improve public services and optimize housing security systems as part of its livable city initiatives [2] - Cultural integration and public welfare are promoted in the context of civilized city development, leveraging its rich cultural heritage [2] - The digital economy is a focal point for Nanjing's smart city initiatives, driving the digital transformation of industries [2] - Nanjing is leveraging its concentration of universities and research resources to accelerate innovation and the transformation of research outcomes, although it needs to continue improving municipal infrastructure for resilience [2]

Elderly and Child Care - The release of national standards for elderly care institutions specifically for individuals with cognitive impairments provides systematic guidance on service guarantees, content, and processes [2] - Seven national standards related to toy safety, children's care products, and children's riding equipment have been established to ensure the safety of children's products [2] - A national standard for baby food processors has been introduced to enhance product quality and safety, guiding enterprises in production and providing a scientific basis for government supervision [2] Daily Life - National standards for the quality evaluation of rice and cooking rice products have been published to meet the public's demand for high-quality rice [3] - New standards for electric washing machines, user experience evaluation of home appliances, and recycling services for old appliances aim to improve product requirements from design to user experience [3] - Seven national standards for public safety and emergency management, including community disaster reduction public information signs, have been released to enhance public disaster prevention and self-rescue capabilities [3] Manufacturing and Energy - National standards for vehicle stability testing, safety requirements for hazardous goods transport vehicles, and technical requirements for ships and aviation containers have been published to support the transportation equipment industry [4] - A total of 49 national standards have been established to support the high-quality development of traditional energy, including standards for petroleum product color measurement and natural gas metering system performance evaluation [4] - Six national standards related to aerospace industrial data product identification and traceability have been released to enhance the level of civil aviation [4] - Twenty national standards for wind energy generation systems, metal cutting machine tools, and earth-moving machinery have been introduced to improve equipment efficiency and lifespan [4] Emerging Fields - Twenty-eight national standards for smart interconnectivity, digital twins, robotics, and the Internet of Things have been published to promote the healthy development of cutting-edge technologies [5] - Forty-four national standards supporting the aerospace and communication industries have been established, covering areas such as space environment and fiber optics [5] Urban Development - Four national standards for urban sustainable development, including requirements for urban light environment assessment, have been released to guide healthy and orderly urban construction [6] Service Industry - National standards for agricultural product wholesale market service technology have been introduced to enhance service clarity and upgrade the agricultural circulation industry [7] - Fourteen national standards related to consumer rights protection and optimizing the consumption environment have been published to continuously improve service quality [7] - Two standards for motor vehicle driver training institutions and training grounds have been released to optimize training requirements and facilities, guiding the driver training industry towards quality improvement [7]

Group 1 - The "Urban Sustainability Accelerator" has been launched by Singapore Management University (SMU) to support tech startups, with a total prize pool exceeding 2.5 million SGD [1][3] - 60 tech startups from global universities, including those from Tsinghua University and Shanghai University of Science and Technology, are participating in the competition [1][4] - The initiative aims to address challenges such as decarbonization and energy transition, aligning with Singapore's "Green Plan 2030" [3][4] Group 2 - The accelerator will provide startups with funding guidance, industry referrals, recruitment assistance, and access to lab validation and certification channels [3][4] - SMU emphasizes the importance of connecting global startup talent with local ecosystems to enhance knowledge and skill transfer [3][4] - Singapore ranks fourth in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having risen 12 places since 2020, and attracts nearly 60% of Southeast Asia's venture capital deals [4] Group 3 - Chinese startups participating in the competition include Zhiwei Chuangxin, Photon Chip, Yiru Biology, and Qingbu Zero Carbon, focusing on sectors like chips, AI, new materials, and energy [6] - Zhiwei Chuangxin, founded by teams from Southeast University and Tsinghua University, aims to enhance IC design efficiency using AI models, targeting a new market [6] - Yiru Biology, co-founded by a Shanghai University of Science and Technology alumnus, is leveraging sustainable materials for applications in clothing and bags, and is exploring international markets [7]

从左至右依次为：广州市政府外办主任、世界大都市协会亚太区秘书长杨勇，世界大都市协会秘书长乔 尔迪·巴克尔，世界大都市协会主席、摩洛哥拉巴特市市长法蒂哈·艾尔·穆德尼，广州市副市长胡浩，世 界城地组织秘书长艾米莉亚·塞兹，全国友协友好城市和文化交流部主任卿伯明，以及广州奖国际顾 问、广州国际城市创新研究会执行主任游建华。 广州奖由广州市与世界城地组织（UCLG）、世界大都市协会（Metropolis）于2012年联合创设，通过 表彰和推广全球城市治理创新实践，促进城市可持续发展与国际交流合作。广州奖每两年举办一届，迄 今已成功举办六届，累计收录案例超过1600个，逐步发展成为全球城市治理经验交流互鉴、共享先进实 践的重要平台。 巴克尔和塞兹秘书长肯定了广州奖在推动全球城市创新与交流互鉴方面的作用，并回顾了广州奖在促进 成员城市合作与可持续发展中的努力与成就。他们表示，广州奖已成为展示地方治理经验、落实全球议 程的重要平台，并鼓励更多城市踊跃申报案例，共同应对气候变化、社会公平与包容发展等全球性挑 战，携手建设更加可持续、更具韧性的未来城市。 启动仪式上，来自广州市、世界城地组织、世界大都市协会及全国友协等机构的 ...