Press Release - Every October, UN-Habitat and partners organize a month of activities, events and discussions on urban sustainability. This year, Urban October opened with World Habitat Day on 4th October. The theme for this year, "Accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world" highlights how cities and towns are at the core of climate action to keep the 1.5 degrees goal within reach. According to the United Nations report, cities are responsible for some 70% of global carbon dioxide emissions with transport, building