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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the theme of the 2021 World Habitat Day?
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Accelerating urban development for a carbon-free world
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Accelerating urban life for a carbon-free world
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Accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world
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Accelerating urban movemnet for a carbon-free world
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The theme for this year’s World Habitat Day is Accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world. Cities are responsible for some 70 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions with transport, buildings, energy, and waste management accounting for the bulk of urban greenhouse gas emissions.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2022, World Habitat Day (WHD 2022) under the theme “Mind the Gap. Leave No One and Place Behind” looks at the problem of growing inequality and challenges in cities and human settlements.

Detailed explanation-3: -The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award, a plaque engraved with the name of the winning individual, city or institution, will be presented during the global observance of World Habitat Day. This year, the global observance will take place on 3 October 2022 in Balikesir, Republic of Türkiye.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Habitat Day: History This Day was first celebrated in the year 1986 with the theme “Shelter is My Right” and Nairobi was the host city.

Detailed explanation-5: -The topic of World Habitat Day 2023 will be linked to resilient urban economies: cities as drivers of growth and recovery and, in 2024, to engaging youth to create a better urban future.

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