Macao, China: The world is becoming increasingly urbanized. While the world enjoys economic growth, it also faces challenges such as overburdened infrastructure, worsening air pollution, and a lack of affordable housing. Since 2014, UN Habitat has organized Urban October, a month-long initiative that highlights the challenges and solutions relating to cities, towns, and communities.
In celebration of World Habitat Day and World Cities Day, Macau Speech Professionals Association will host the Macao-wide English Essay Competition from September to December 2021. Through this competition, students will learn about the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and reflect on the theme: “The Change I Want to Make.”
Registration is open and sponsorship opportunities are still available to local businesses. Please visit https://www.essaymacao.com for more information.
About Urban October, World Habitat Day, and World Cities Day
Organized by UN Habitat, Urban October marks a month of events focused on urban issues and sustainable development. This year, it begins with World Habitat Day on October 4 under the 2021 theme, Accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world, and will end with World Cities Day on October 31 with the theme: Adapting Cities for Climate Resilience.
About Macau Speech Professionals Association
Macao Speech Professionals Association consists of professional speakers and public speaking enthusiasts, bringing together Macao’s talented speakers, including: International and national public speaking competition winners, national public speaking coaches and trainers, and large-scale public speaking event organizers and judges. MSPA empowers people to thrive and influence through public speaking and enjoy the benefits of effective communication. By setting a professional standard for public speaking, they aspire to build a training base for speakers and a platform that reaches audiences from around the world.
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Lyfee Lai
Email: meec@essaymacao.com
