World Metropolitan Day

Look beyond city boundaries

On 14 October, World Metropolitan Day provides a global forum that brings together metropolises from all over the world.

World Metropolitan Day 2024

Leading the Just Transition

Halfway to 2030, the global community is far from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. City governments have a crucial role to play in addressing the climate crisis—but we need transformative action.

That's why this year World Metropolitan Day will pose a crucial question: how can metropolitan governance deliver a just transition, meeting present needs and securing our future?

Find out more about this year’s theme