Core Points - The Global Observance of World Cities Day 2025 and the awarding ceremony of the 3rd cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) took place in Bogota, Colombia [1][2] - The winning cities of the Shanghai Award for this year include Bogota (Colombia), Algiers (Algeria), Incheon (South Korea), Medina (Saudi Arabia), and Espoo (Finland) [1] Event Details - The event was attended by notable figures such as Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach, executive director of UN-Habitat, and Mr. Ni Hong, minister of China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, along with government representatives from various countries [3] - Mr. Gong Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, delivered the opening remarks at the awarding ceremony [3] Reports Released - The English versions of the Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century and the UMF-Shanghai Adapted Index Application Report were released during the event [4] Award Significance - The Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) is an international initiative established by UN-Habitat and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, aimed at promoting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda [5] - The focus of the 3rd cycle of the award includes adequate housing, people-centered smart cities, green and resilient development, and effective governance for vibrant cities [6][7]