Sustainable development is an essential issue in today's human society. The global spread of COVID-19 highlights the importance and urgency of sustainable development. A total of 273 initiatives from 175 cities and local governments in 60 countries and regions applied for the 5th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation, which fully demonstrated global cities' determination to adhere to exchanges and cooperation under the epidemic. On Feb. 3rd，this meeting released the Technical Committee Meeting results of the 5th Guangzhou Award and announced the 15 shortlisted cities. Please check the video below and review this event!