Core Viewpoint - The 2025 SDG Cities Global Conference in Shanghai focuses on innovative development towards people-centered smart cities, aligning with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and promoting global urban sustainable development [1][4]. Group 1: Conference Overview - The conference is co-hosted by UN-Habitat and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, organized by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Housing, Urban-Rural Development and Management [3]. - Approximately 400 participants, including government representatives, mayors, experts, and business leaders, attended the plenary session to share experiences and challenges in urban sustainable development [5]. - The conference features three themed sessions: Equitable Housing for Livable Cities, Green Transition towards Resilient Cities, and Digital Governance for Innovative Cities, along with special sessions and supporting activities [10]. Group 2: Key Outputs - The conference released the Chinese version of the Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century · 2025 Annual Report, which has become an important platform for sharing urban sustainable development experiences since its first release in 2011 [6][7]. - The 2025 edition of the Shanghai Manual includes 21 typical cases from 19 cities across 11 countries, showcasing advanced experiences in urban management, economic development, and people's livelihood services through data-driven approaches and technological innovation [8]. - The UMF-Shanghai Adapted Index Application Report suggests an indicator system for application scenarios and unveils multiple scenarios including megacities and innovative cities [9]. Group 3: Awards and Future Releases - The Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) will be presented in Bogota, Colombia, on October 31, marking its second overseas presentation [11]. - The English versions of the 2025 editions of the Shanghai Manual and the UMF-Shanghai Adapted Index Application Report will be released simultaneously [11].