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Nine key steps to overcoming the waste pollution crisis

Nairobi, 28 March 2024 — Humanity generates between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste a year. When improperly managed, much of that refuse – from food and plastics to electronics and textiles – emits greenhouse gases or poisonous chemicals. This damages ecosystems, inflicts disease and threatens economic prosperity, disproportionately harming women and youth. … Continue reading Nine key steps to overcoming the waste pollution crisis

UN Advisory Board on zero waste outlines good practices in waste management

Nairobi, 27 March 2024 – To commemorate the second annual International Day of Zero Waste, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste has announced three outstanding practices in waste management from around the globe. The Advisory Board – whose Secretariat is the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the UN Environment… Continue reading UN Advisory Board on zero waste outlines good practices in waste management

Fathi Salem

Mr. Salem is the Assistant Under Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Sector in Yemen, in addition to representing the Ministry of Public Works and Roads in the Social Protection Advisory Committee. He graduated from the University of Aden, College of Engineering, with a degree in Civil Engineering. Salem’s career began as a Supervision Engineer,… Continue reading Fathi Salem

Juliet Chinemelu

Ms. Chinemelu is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Nigeria. She is a certified urban planner with a TU Delft-IHE Master’s in Transport and Road Engineering, Master’s in Geography, and BSc in Urban and Regional Planning. With a wealth of experience, she has been pivotal in… Continue reading Juliet Chinemelu

Selma Tabet

Ms. Tabet is currently the head of Department for Urban Centers and New Towns, and Sustainable Development Manager at the Moroccan Ministry of National Territorial Planning, Town Planning, Housing and Urban Policy. Previously, she was project manager at the general secretariat of the ministry, and an architect in the private sector. She graduated from the… Continue reading Selma Tabet

Kiran Jain

Kiran has 20 years of urban technology and regulatory experience advising public agencies and companies on cutting-edge issues including privacy-first data applications, effective right of way management, and net-zero carbon strategies to deepen community resilience. Kiran is the former Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Oakland and served as a Senior Deputy City Attorney… Continue reading Kiran Jain

Santiago Garcés Escobar

Driven by early experiences in his native Bogotá, Colombia, Santiago Garcés Escobar has dedicated his career to making government work better for people through technology, process, and design. He is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the City of Boston. He was a Schmidt Futures International Strategy Forum Fellow, and is currently a Senior Fellow with… Continue reading Santiago Garcés Escobar

Jung-Hoon Lee

Jung-Hoon Lee is currently a Professor of Technology & Innovation Management at the Graduate School of Information, Yonsei University in Seoul, and Honorary Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (former chair of Smart City Committee 2018-2020). At the national level, he is currently a member of the National Smart City Committee, and also the Chair… Continue reading Jung-Hoon Lee

Rashnee Atkinson

Rashnee Atkinson holds the position of Chief Director at the National Department of Human Settlements of South Africa. With 27 years of experience, she is a town and regional planner with a focus on human settlement delivery, local economic development, and integrated planning for both urban and rural areas. Rashnee worked in the public and… Continue reading Rashnee Atkinson

Ekaterina Baranova

Ekaterina Baranova leads the Smart City regional interaction department at the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Construction, Housing and Utilities. Her role involves coordinating the digitalization of urban economies in Russian regions, balancing both municipal and technical aspects. She implements digital transformation measures in cities and offers methodological support to evaluate this progress, including developing regulatory… Continue reading Ekaterina Baranova

Atty Villanueva

Atty Villanueva graduated from the UP College of Law in 2002 and has over 20 years of work experience. He is the Under Secretary for Operations of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Before his appointment to the DILG, he served as Quezon City’s Assistant City Administrator for General Affairs. Prior to… Continue reading Atty Villanueva

Rogelio Alcocer Gómez

A holder of an MSc in Urban Development and a BA in Architecture, Rogelio Alcocer Gómez is the Under Secretary of Urban Development, Government of the State of Queretaro, Mexico. He is in the process of finishing his master’s degree in valuation of assets. Rogelio Alcocer Gómez has more than 13 years of experience as… Continue reading Rogelio Alcocer Gómez

Sharone April

Sharone April leads the governmental taskforce promoting digital transformation in local government in Israel, at the Ministry of Interior and the National Digital Agency. She specializes in leading strategic and innovative programmes by developing new products and services in complex international public and private systems, and combines extensive experience from the worlds of innovation, strategy,… Continue reading Sharone April

Rini Rachmawati

Rini Rachmawati serves as a professor in Urban Geography at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia, specializing in smart city and urban development. She is the Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies and heads the Master Program in Regional Development at UGM. Her involvement extends to organizations like ForUm Network, AURA, IAP, IGI,… Continue reading Rini Rachmawati

Kunal Kumar

Kunal Kumar leads the Smart Cities Program in India as Mission Director, having been in this position for the last six years. Having led three Indian cities as City Manager for an aggregate period of over eight years, and having overseen the functioning of smaller town municipalities as District Head for over six years, he brings… Continue reading Kunal Kumar

Samuel Seth Passah

Samuel Seth Passah is currently the Director for Local Governance and Decentralisation at the Ministry for Local Government Decentralisation and Rural Development where he is responsible for performance assessment of local authorities as well as designing of urban projects for implementation by local authorities. He is a member of the Ghana Institute of Planning. He… Continue reading Samuel Seth Passah

Alanus von Radecki

Alanus von Radecki (PhD) heads the Data Competence Centre for Cities and Regions (DKSR), working globally with cities to enhance data management and scale open-source solutions for sustainable, resilient urban areas. He has over 13 years of experience in data- and innovation-driven urban development. Alanus holds a EngD in Technology Management and two master’s degrees… Continue reading Alanus von Radecki

Charlotte Raeuchle

Charlotte Raeuchle is an urban geographer and has a diverse work experience in the field of urban development and smart cities, with a particular interest in the social dimension of smart cities. Currently, Raeuchle works as a scientist at the German Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development. There, she manages, among… Continue reading Charlotte Raeuchle

Caroline Zorn

Caroline Zorn is an attorney at law, a PhD holder and the elected Vice-president of the Strasbourg Eurometropole. She is the author of Health data sharing and secret, based on her thesis. After a role as a post-doctoral researcher for the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), she worked as a lecturer, and as a… Continue reading Caroline Zorn

Brigitte Bariol-Mathais

Brigitte Bariol-Mathais is a general architect and planner with the French Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion and a general delegate at the French National Federation of Urban Planning Agencies (Fnau) based in Paris. Fnau coordinated the French contribution to the UN-Habitat flagship programme “People-centred smart cities”. Fnau also oversees the coordination of the… Continue reading Brigitte Bariol-Mathais

Professor Santiago Caprio

Professor Santiago Caprio is an architect, urban planner and researcher specialized in urban design with a focus on sustainability, quality of life and a holistic vision for problem solving. Caprio heads Ufficiis, an consulting firm specializing in architectural and urban problem solving. Caprio is an influential figure at PolisMaker, an academic programme of Politecnico di Milano.… Continue reading Professor Santiago Caprio

Abdelkhalek Ibrahim

Abdelkhalek Ibrahim holds a PhD in Sustainable Urban Planning from the University of Liverpool. He is an Honorary Professor at the University of Liverpool. He is also a Senior Technical Assistant to the Minister of Housing; Head of the Sustainable Development Unit at the International Cooperation Committee; part of the WUF12 organization committee; and the… Continue reading Abdelkhalek Ibrahim

Biyu Wan

Biyu Wan is the Director-General and Chief Scientist of Smart City Joint Labs. He studied in Japan and his doctorate degree is from Kobe University. He was also awarded the Grants-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B) by the Japanese Ministry of Education. He is the Vice-Chair and Chairperson of multiple working groups at the International Organization… Continue reading Biyu Wan

François Ossama

François Ossama is the Second Technical Advisor to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development of Cameroon. He has been working for 20 years in ICT for development. He is the author of several papers and books on ICT issues in Africa. He has a long experience in sustainable development issues. Ossama leads the Working… Continue reading François Ossama

Ana Paulo Bruno

Ana Paulo Bruno is a civil servant at the Federal Government of Brazil with 20 years of experience in urban and housing policies, based in the federal capital city, Brasilia. Her expertise is in sustainable urban development, smart cities and digital transformation. Ana Paulo Bruno led the co-creation process of the Brazilian framework for smart… Continue reading Ana Paulo Bruno

Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto

Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto is President of the Institute of Research and Urban Planning and is affiliated with the City Hall of Maceió in Brazil. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and social sciences, with postgraduate studies in Future Intelligence from the University of Brasília. Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto has an Executive Certificate in Public… Continue reading Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto

Yame Nkgowe

Yame Nkgowe is the Trustee and Executive Director of the Africa Place and Equity Cities Foundation. He is also a networking entrepreneur, twin transition broker working on digital and green transitions, and pan-African ecosystem and alliance builder. Yame Nkgowe has 20 years of work experience focused on service design and management and is now focused on sustainability… Continue reading Yame Nkgowe

Anar Valiyev

Anar Valiyev is an Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Jean Monnet Chair at ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan. He has 20 years of experience in urban development, public policy and policy analysis with emphasis on smart cities and post-socialist development. He works frequently as a consultant for the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and… Continue reading Anar Valiyev

Shahnaz Badalova

Shahnaz Badalova is Deputy Head in the Department of Urban Planning and Land Development at the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture (SCUPA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Currently pursuing a doctorate in urban planning philosophy, Shahnaz Badalova actively engages in research to attract investments in underutilized urban areas. She plays a crucial role… Continue reading Shahnaz Badalova

Expert Working Group for the development of the international guidelines on people-centred smart cities

Expert Working Group for the development of the international guidelines on people-centred smart cities Shahnaz Badalova Anar Valiyev peterw Thu, 03/07/2024 – 10:10

International Day of Zero Waste

The International Day of Zero Waste, observed annually on 30 March, highlights both the importance of bolstering waste management globally and the need to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns. Every year, humanity generates between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste. Some 2.7 billion people lack access to waste collection, 2 billion… Continue reading International Day of Zero Waste

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José Manuel Moller

José Manuel Moller is CEO and Founder of Algramo and stands at the forefront of 2023 Champion of the Earth for Entrepreneurial Vision, a prestigious accolade from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Moller’s journey began with a profound realization of the “poverty tax” experienced by low-income communities, leading him to establish Algramo in 2012.… Continue reading José Manuel Moller

Carlos RV Silva Filho

Carlos RV Silva Filho, an attorney specialized in administrative and economic regulation law, has emerged as a leader in the field of waste management. With a career spanning over two decades, his journey began in 1999, dedicating himself to the complexities of waste management. His association with the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) started in… Continue reading Carlos RV Silva Filho

H.E Emine Erdoğan

Emine Erdoğan, the First Lady of Türkiye, epitomizes a life dedicated to social causes. Born in Istanbul in 1955, she co-founded the “Idealist Women’s Association” and actively engaged in social activities from a young age. Her commitment to women’s participation in politics was evident as a founding member of the Provincial Women’s Branch Administrative Board… Continue reading H.E Emine Erdoğan

Vijay Jagannathan

Vijay Jagannathan, Secretary-General of CityNet and Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute (WRI) Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, is a prominent figure shaping sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. With a robust portfolio of responsibilities, he leads an association of over 140 urban stakeholders dedicated to sustainability. Simultaneously, he serves as an adjunct professor… Continue reading Vijay Jagannathan

Mellisa Santokhi-Seenacherry

First Lady of Suriname Mellisa Santokhi is a distinguished lawyer and devoted advocate committed to justice, gender equality, mental health awareness and environmental sustainability. Raised in a family that prioritized education and social responsibility in Nickerie, Suriname, Mellisa embarked on a legal career, earning her law degree and subsequently qualifying as a judge. In July… Continue reading Mellisa Santokhi-Seenacherry

Muhammad Yunus

Recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, Muhammad Yunus is internationally recognized as the founder of microcredit and as the father of social business. For more than 30 years, he has successfully worked to meld capitalism and social responsibility. In 1976, he created the first institution to provide micro-loans to empower the poor to become… Continue reading Muhammad Yunus

Hakima El Haité

Hakima El Haité, Founder of EauGlobe, is currently an advisor of Senegal’s President Macky Sall for his zero waste initiative. A former Minister of Environment of Morocco, she was elected Vice-President of the United Nations Paris Climate Conference in 2015. In 2016, she was appointed High Level Climate Champion of the Conference of Parties to… Continue reading Hakima El Haité

Lara van Druten

Lara van Druten is an entrepreneur with a track record in innovation, clean tech and resource recovery. She is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The Waste Transformers, an award-winning Dutch company on a mission to revolutionize how we deal with food waste in a way that is circular, green, clean, entrepreneurial, and smart. The… Continue reading Lara van Druten

Gino Van Begin

Gino Van Begin has been Secretary General of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability since 2013. Gino joined ICLEI in 2000, became the regional director for Europe in 2002 and Deputy Secretary-General in 2007. Over his 23 years at ICLEI, he has consistently worked towards ensuring ICLEI’s quality as a not-for-profit, responsible, and forward-looking local… Continue reading Gino Van Begin

Fatima Maada Bio

Fatima Maada Bio is the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone. She started in the entertainment industry where she clinched Best Actress in several movies including the award-winning film “Mirror Boy.” She is an accomplished campaigner advocating for women, girls, and gender equality issues from the grassroots level right to the United Nations.… Continue reading Fatima Maada Bio

Charting the course: Elkin Velasquez Monsalve’s COP28 interview unveils Latin America and the Caribbean’s climate resilience journey

The urgency of climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean At the forefront of Monsalve’s insights is a stark acknowledgment of the region’s vulnerability to climate change. Overseeing 16,000 municipalities across 33 countries, he underscores the critical role of COP28 in addressing the negative impacts faced by cities and countries in Latin America and… Continue reading Charting the course: Elkin Velasquez Monsalve’s COP28 interview unveils Latin America and the Caribbean’s climate resilience journey

Flowing forward: GWOPA’s ripple effect on global water solutions at COP28

The Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance: Bridging gaps in water services Access to water and sanitation services is a fundamental aspect of a healthy and fulfilling life. While many take these services for granted, hundreds of millions of people worldwide face inadequate or absent water and sanitation facilities. This is where GWOPA steps in. Established… Continue reading Flowing forward: GWOPA’s ripple effect on global water solutions at COP28

Mixico

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Suwon

37.291111111111, 127.00888888889 South Korea Regional EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Suwon SDG Report Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2024/02/suwon_2022_en.pdf

Malaga

36.716663888889, -3.5833361111111 Spain Local ES No Year Of Publication 2019 VLR Title INFORME VOLUNTARIO DE PROGRESO 2019 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2024/02/malaga_2019_es.pdf

Malaga

36.716663888889, -3.5833361111111 Spain Local ES No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title INFORME VOLUNTARIO DE PROGRESO 2020 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2024/02/malaga_2020_es.pdf

Shinan-Gun

34.831069444444, 126.09871944444 South Korea Regional EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Harmony in Nature: Shinan-gun’s Sustainable Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2024/02/shinan-gun_2023_en.pdf

Malaga

36.716663888889, -3.5833361111111 Spain Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title INFORME VOLUNTARIO DE PROGRESO 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2024/02/malaga_2022_es.pdf

Malaga

36.716663888889, -3.5833361111111 Spain Local ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title INFORME VOLUNTARIO DE PROGRESO 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2024/02/malaga_2021_es.pdf

Bridging visions: Katerina Bezgachina unveils strategies for inclusive sustainable urban development

Bezgachina emphasizes the pivotal role of communication as a bridge, connecting the organization’s mission to the goals it aims to achieve. “Communication is a bridge that is trying to connect what you are trying to do, what you have, to the goals that you are trying to achieve,” she asserts. She underlines the importance of… Continue reading Bridging visions: Katerina Bezgachina unveils strategies for inclusive sustainable urban development

Eleni Myrivili’s passionate pursuit: A Chief Heat Officer on a mission

A mandate to elevate: Ground zero for extreme heat events Myrivili, as the Global Chief Heat Officer, explains her mandate, which revolves around elevating the issue of heat and heat resilience within the UN system, starting from UN-Habitat. She emphasizes the profound impact of extreme heat events on cities, making them ground zero for mortality… Continue reading Eleni Myrivili’s passionate pursuit: A Chief Heat Officer on a mission

The 12th Session of the World Urban Forum

Induction Seminar and Retreat for delegations of the Permanent and Observer Missions to UN-Habitat – 31 January 2024

The seminar will be held on Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 09:00 to 17:00 East Africa Time (EAT). The seminar will be looking at the governance structure of the Organisation and the role of Member States in overseeing and guiding the work of UN-Habitat including on the budgetary and resource mobilisation process. In addition, the seminar… Continue reading Induction Seminar and Retreat for delegations of the Permanent and Observer Missions to UN-Habitat – 31 January 2024

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste

About the Advisory Board on Zero Waste The establishment of the Secretary-General’s Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste (the Advisory Board on Zero Waste) was announced by the Secretary-General at the High-Level Meeting on the Role of Zero Waste as a Transformative Solution in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, held during the General… Continue reading The United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste

UN-Habitat’s visionary approach at COP28: A conversation with Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director of UN-Habitat

Local Climate Action Summit: A game-changer At the heart of UN-Habitat’s engagement in COP28 lies the Local Climate Action Summit, a groundbreaking initiative chaired by the Executive Director alongside Michael Bloomberg and the COP28 Presidency. The summit, held on 1 and 2 December 2023 in Dubai, brought together mayors, local government officials, indigenous representatives, youth,… Continue reading UN-Habitat’s visionary approach at COP28: A conversation with Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director of UN-Habitat

Transformative echoes: UN-Habitat’s resounding impact on COP28’s global stage

Driving sustainable urban development: UN-Habitat’s core mission Amidst the dynamic events and high-level engagements, it is crucial to highlight UN-Habitat’s core mission – the promotion of sustainable urban development and advocacy for local action. The organization advocates for urban planning that addresses the challenges posed by climate change head-on. The imperative for action is clear:… Continue reading Transformative echoes: UN-Habitat’s resounding impact on COP28’s global stage

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Kibaha

6.7666694444444, 38.916669444444 Tanzania Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of Kibaha Town Council Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2024/01/kibaha_2023_en.pdf

Bijeljina

44.749722222222, 19.216666666667 Bosnia and Herzegovina Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review – City of Bijeljina Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2024/01/bijeljina_2023_en.pdf

Manyara

4.7497222222222, 36.666388888889 Tanzania Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of Emboreet village, Manyara, Tanzania Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2024/01/emboreet_village-manyara_2023_en.pdf

Multimedia

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Events

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Shanghai

31.221944444444, 121.45805555556 China Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Shanghai Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/12/shanghai_2022_en.pdf

Frankfurt am Main

50.115277777778, 8.6841666666667 Germany Local DE No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Stadt Frankfurt am Main Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2020 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/12/frankfurt_2020_de.pdf

Elevating the role of cities as climate action leaders at COP28

At COP28 in Dubai, UN-Habitat promoted the role of cities in addressing climate change. UN-Habitat co-hosted key events, showcased projects, announced partnerships, and launching launched initiatives including: Co-hosting the Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change, and supporting the Local Climate Action Summit, highlightingthe role of cities in addressing climate change, culminating in an Outcomess Statement.. The call for climate action through transformative… Continue reading Elevating the role of cities as climate action leaders at COP28

UN-Habitat and partners issue Call for Action for Sustainable Cities

During a session at COP28 called “Closer to Home: Planning the Cities of the Future”, several commitments and announcements were made supporting efforts towards better urban planning and the management of our cities. Cities around the world are battlegrounds in our fight against climate change. The latest IPCC report highlights that integrated urban planning can… Continue reading UN-Habitat and partners issue Call for Action for Sustainable Cities

Call for nominations for the Scroll of Honour award 2024

Details of person or organization proposing the nomination NOTE: you may not nominate yourself, your own organization, programme, institute, or project. A ministry cannot nominate its own projects or programmes. Region Country: Country: Country: Country: Country: Country: How are you related to the project, individual or organization that you are nominating? Details of the nomination… Continue reading Call for nominations for the Scroll of Honour award 2024

Fatih

41.016666666667, 28.933330555556 Turkiye Local TR No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Fatih Voluntary Local Review Report Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/11/fatih_2023_tr.pdf

Fatih

41.016666666667, 28.933330555556 Turkiye Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Fatih Voluntary Local Review Report Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/11/fatih_2023_en.pdf

Call for nominations for the Scroll of Honour 2024

Press Releases

The Quality of Life Initiative, a community-driven organization dedicated to improving the overall well-being of residents, is excited to announce its upcoming event, “Community Together: Enhancing Our Quality of Life.” This event, scheduled for [Date] at [Location], aims to bring together local residents, businesses, and community leaders to foster a sense of unity and collective… Continue reading Press Releases

Key Messages

The Quality of Life concept There is a unique opportunity, during this current time of flux encompassing climate change, pandemics and new technology  to review what people see as the most important and valuable elements of their lives.  Policy makers must ensure that improving the quality of life of residents in a sustainable and inclusive… Continue reading Key Messages

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Top Menu Covid-19 Governance Donors Programmes Media centre Get involved Events Menu Main navigation About Us Topics Where We Are Africa Region Asia and the Pacific Region Arab States Region Latin America and the Caribbean Region Europe North America Africa Region Asia and the Pacific Region Arab States Region Latin America and the Caribbean Region… Continue reading Stories

Frequently Asked Questions

It is possible to find any number of definitions of quality of life. The World Health Organization, for example, defines the quality of life as “an individual’s perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and about their goals, expectations, standards and concerns“. What… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions

Call for nominations of the Scroll of Honor, 2024

Thank you for your interest in submitting your Scroll of Honor. The application form will be launched on 27 October 2023. We look forward to receiving your submission from then.

Rapa Nui

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Bergen

60.364778, 5.0995475 Norway Local NO No VLR Title Bergen kommune sitt arbeid med berekraftsmåla Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/11/bergen_no_2021.pdf

Bergen

Home node 164663 60.364778, 5.0995475 Norway Local NO No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Status For Bergen Kommunes Arbeid Med Fns Bærekraftsmål Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/11/bergen_no_2023.pdf

Brisbane

Home node 164654 -27.3805931, 152.3337563 Australia Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Brisbane City Council Voluntary Local Review 2023 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/brisbane_2023_en.pdf

Commune d’Agadir

Home node 164652 30.4196435, -9.742555 Morocco Local FR No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Examen Local Volontaire Commune d’Agadir, Maroc Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/agadir_2023_fr.pdf

Municipality of Agadir

Home node 164651 30.4196435, -9.742555 Morocco Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review Municipality of Agadir, Morocco Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/agadir_2023_en.pdf

Paving the way for urban resilience at LAC Climate Week 2023

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are rapidly urbanizing in the midst of a changing climate. Over 80 per cent of the region’s population now resides in cities, with estimates projecting this number to reach 90 per cent by 2050. This urban shift coincides with rising temperatures, cyclical extreme weather events, and worsening water scarcity… Continue reading Paving the way for urban resilience at LAC Climate Week 2023

MENA Climate Week focuses on collaboration and climate finance

During the recent MENA Climate Week, held from 8 to 12 October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, UN-Habitat advocated for sustainable urbanization in a series of events that highlighted the need for localized actions in achieving the Paris Agreement goals – particularly in a region where more than 65 per cent of the population resides in… Continue reading MENA Climate Week focuses on collaboration and climate finance

Antioquia

Home node 164636 7.1433409, -78.145526 Colombia Local ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Informe de Seguimiento a la implementación de los ODS en Antioquia Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/antioquia_2021_escompressed.pdf

Yangzhou

Home node 164629 32.4176055, 119.1597445 China Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review on the Implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals in Yangzhou (2022) – The Implementation of 2030 Agenda by Canal Cities Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/yangzhou_2021_en.pdf

Selangor

Home node 164628 3.2333813, 100.7214116 Malaysia Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Selangor Voluntary Subnational Review 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/selangor_2022_en.pdf

Oaxaca

17.0814456, -96.8181344 Mexico Local ES No VLR Title Revisión Subnacional Voluntaria Oaxaca 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/oaxaca_2022_es.pdf

Kuala Lumpur

Home node 164626 3.1388358, 101.5221718 Malaysia Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Kuala Lumpur Voluntary Local Review 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/kuala_lumpur_2022_en.pdf

Filadelfia

Home node 164624 -22.3552669, -60.0727284 Paraguay Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Informe Local Voluntario Filadelfia Paraguay 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/filadelfia_paraguay_2022_es.pdf

Dortmund

51.5079827, 7.305453 Germany Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022 – The Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the City of Dortmund Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/dortmund_2022_en.pdf

Bogota

Home node 164622 4.6486206, -74.2726247 Colombia Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title La Bogotá que estamos construyendo- Reporte Local Voluntario Bogotá 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/bogota_2022_es.pdf

Belo Horizante

Home node 164621 -19.9023176, -44.1288661 Brazil Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title RELATÓRIO DE ACOMPANHAMENTO DOS OBJETIVOS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL BELO HORIZANTE 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/belo_horizonte_2022_es.pdf

Basque Country

Home node 164619 42.9571763, -3.9084645 Spain Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title 6th Monitoring report 2030 Agenda Basque country 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/10/basque_country_2023_en.pdf

Resolution 2/10: Equitable financing and effective monitoring of the implementation of resolutions adopted by the United Nations Habitat Assembly (HSP/HA.2/Res.10)

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Resolution 2/9: Creation of a human settlements resilience framework for early warning, foresight, risk reduction, crisis response, and post-crisis recovery and reconstruction (HSP/HA.2/Res.9)

Resolution 2/8: Urban planning and sustainable infrastructure ( HSP/HA.2/Res.8)

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Resolution 2/7: Adequate housing for all ( HSP/HA.2/Res.7)

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Resolution 2/6: Localization of the Sustainable Development Goals ( HSP/HA.2/Res6)

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Resolution 2/5: Enhancing the interlinkage between urbanization and climate change resilience ( HSP/HA.2/Res5)

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Resolution 2/4: Biodiverse and resilient cities: mainstreaming biodiversity and ecosystem services into urban and territorial planning ( HSP/HA.2/Res.4)

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Resolution 2/3: World Cleanup Day (HSP/HA.2/Res.3)

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Resolution 2/2: Accelerating the transformation of informal settlements and slums by 2030 (HSP/HA.2/Res.2)

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Resolution 2/1: International guidelines on people-centred smart cities ( HSP/HA.2/Res.1)

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UN-Habitat to drive climate resilience and sustainable urbanization at MENA Climate Week

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is rapidly urbanizing in the face of a changing climate, presenting significant challenges to its cities. Over 65 per cent of the population live in cities, and this is set to double by 2050. This urbanization is happening amid increasing temperatures, extreme weather events, and exacerbated water… Continue reading UN-Habitat to drive climate resilience and sustainable urbanization at MENA Climate Week

Advancing the Nairobi Declaration: UN-Habitat’s role in African sustainable urbanization

Nairobi, 22 September 2023 — As we approach COP28, the intersection of climate change and sustainable urbanization must be prioritized. That is the narrative that UN-Habitat championed during Nairobi’s dynamic week as a global epicenter for climate action. The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) and Africa Climate Week (ACW) were long-awaited events that not only highlighted… Continue reading Advancing the Nairobi Declaration: UN-Habitat’s role in African sustainable urbanization

UN-Habitat co-host of global event putting cities at the heart of COP28

The second Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change, to be held in Dubai during COP28 on 6 December 2023, reflects a collective commitment to tackling climate change’s complexities within urban contexts. Co-hosted by the COP28 Presidency, UN-Habitat and the High-Level Climate Champions, the Ministerial Meeting will bring together global leaders and experts for a… Continue reading UN-Habitat co-host of global event putting cities at the heart of COP28

International guidelines on people-centred smart cities

Member States concurred on the need to fill global normative gaps in the domain of smart cities and digitalization and committed to support the development of international guidelines. With Resolution HSP/HA.2/Res.1, adopted during the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, UN-Habitat has been mandated to initiate the development of international guidelines on people-centred… Continue reading International guidelines on people-centred smart cities

UN-Habitat on the road to COP28: Advancing urban climate resilience and action

COP28, officially the 28th Conference of the Parties, is the global event that convenes leaders, scientists, and activists to address climate change. With the world not on track to meet its climate goals, COP28 is a key moment for climate, and UN-Habitat’s involvement underscores its commitment to building resilient and sustainable cities. Cities are responsible… Continue reading UN-Habitat on the road to COP28: Advancing urban climate resilience and action

Mafra

38.9644271, -9.410654 Portugal Local EN No VLR Title Mafra Sustainable Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/09/mafra_2023_en.pdf

Montevideo

-33.096719444444, -55.811838888889 Uruguay Local ES No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Montevideo Sustainable Development Goals – Third Voluntary Review 2023 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/09/montevideo_2023_es.pdf

Montevideo

-33.096719444444, -55.811838888889 Uruguay Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Montevideo Sustainable Development Goals – Second Voluntary Review 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/09/montevideo_2022_es.pdf

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Registration form for the third session of the year 2023 of the Executive Board

Thank you for your interest in registering for the third session of the year 2023 of the Executive Board. The form will be available from Tuesday, 17 October, and will close on 24 November at 12.00 noon EAT.

Hawaii

Home node 164539 20.379868, -162.800579 United States of America Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title 2023 Hawai‘i Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/09/hawaii_2023_en_1.pdf

Cordoba

-31.3991146, -64.4895812 Argentina Local EN No VLR Title Voluntary Local Report Córdoba 2023 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/08/cordoba_2023_en_1.pdf

Córdoba

-30.5865, -63.81895 Argentina Local ES No VLR Title Informe Voluntario Local Córdoba 2023 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/08/cordoba_2023_es.pdf

Vantaa

60.294138888889, 25.040988888889 Finland Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title “SUSTAINABLE VANTAA BELONGS TO EVERYONE Vantaa’s Sustainability Reporting 2023” Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/08/vantaa_2023_en.pdf

Melaka City

2.196, 102.2405 Malaysia Local EN No VLR Title Melaka City Voluntary Local Review 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/08/melaka_2022_en.pdf

Kuala Lumpur

3.1385036, 101.6169489 Malaysia City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Kuala Lumpur Voluntary Local Review 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/kuala_lumpur_2022_en.pdfhttps://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/kuala_lumpur_2022_en.pdf

Buenos Aires

Home node 164491 -34.615796, -58.5156998 Argentina Local ES No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Localización de la Agenda 2030 en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/buenos_aires_2023_es.pdf

Buenos Aires

Home node 164490 -34.615796, -58.5156998 Argentina Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Localization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Buenos Aires Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/buenos_aires_2023_en.pdf

Tokyo

35.48847, 137.5263065 Japan Local EN No VLR Title Tokyo Sustainability Action 2023 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/tokyo_2023_en.pdf

Alor Gajah

Home node 164482 2.3993318, 102.1048213 Malaysia Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Alor Gajah SDG Voluntary Local Review 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/alor_gajah_2022_en.pdf

Manabi

Home node 164480 -0.7864055, -81.3625479 Ecuador Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Informe Local Voluntario 2022: Aporte de la Prefectura de Manabi Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/manabi_2022_es.pdf

Tizacuya

19.8419117, -99.0173493 Mexico Local ES No VLR Title Informe Subnacional Voluntario Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/tizayuca_2023_es.pdf

Sepang

2.7568657, 101.6340304 Malaysia Local EN No VLR Title Sepang Voluntary Local Review 2023 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/sepang_2023_en.pdf

Lienchiang County

Home node 164471 26.1656663, 119.8793549 China Local zh-Hant No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Sustainable Development Goals, Lienchiang County Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/lienchiang_county_2023_zh-hant.pdf

Helsinki

Home node 164470 60.1086969, 24.3949503 Finland Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title From Agenda to Action: Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Helsinki 2023 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/helsinki_2023_en.pdf

Changhua County

23.9916824, 120.1829606 Taiwan Local CH No Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/07/changhua_county_2023_zh-hant.pdf

High-level Political Forum 2023 and SDG11

High-level Political Forum 2023 The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development takes place on 10 – 19 July 2023 in New York. This event is the central United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the global level. The summit provides a platform for leaders… Continue reading High-level Political Forum 2023 and SDG11

High-level Political Forum 2023 and SDG11

The fate of cities and the fate of humanity are intertwined. Recognizing this, in 2015, the world leaders committed to “making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” through SDG 11 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The current report, at the midway point of the 2030 Agenda, is the second time… Continue reading High-level Political Forum 2023 and SDG11

HLPF 2023: SDG11 report

Home hlpf 2023 sdg11 report About HLPF Intro text SDG Report Coming soon…. Key Messages Key messages Data snipoets Data coming from the report Main event(s) Place to share the main event at HLPF Events happening at HLPF Info on the various side events and other events happening at HLPF

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Home node 164409 42.8540156, -2.747198 Spain City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review Vitoria-Gasteiz 2030 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/06/vitoria-gasteiz_2022_en.pdf

Bristol

51.455230555556, -1.40335 United Kingdom City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Bristol and the SDGs: 2022 Review of Progress, Challenges and Opportunities Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/06/bristol_2022_en.pdf

Thunder Bay

48.382019444444, -88.749819444444 Canada Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Thunder Bay and the SDGs: A Vountary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/06/thunder_bay_2022_en.pdf

Cascais

38.6979, -8.5785388888889 Portugal Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title CASCAIS AND THE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTARY LOCAL REVIEW (VLR) OF PROGRESS TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN CASCAIS 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/06/cascais_2022_en.pdf

Bhopal

23.254688888889, 77.402888888889 India Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Bhopal Voluntary Local Review 2023 – An Agenda for Action: Sustainable Urban Transformation in Bhopal Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/06/bhopal_2023_en.pdf

Mwanza

-1.4833305555556, 32.9 Tanzania Local EN No VLR Title “VO LUNTA RY LOCAL REVIEW- CITY OF MWANZA” Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/06/mwanza_2023_en.pdf

Questionnaire for SDG Costing Exercise On Roads, WASH, Housing, IDPs, LNOB, Revenue and Expenditure

Questionnaire for SDG Costing Exercise On Roads, WASH, Housing, IDPs, LNOB, Revenue and Expenditure The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) require major societal transformations that will depend on significant public and private investments. The Secretary-General’s SDG Stimulus, as well as ongoing reform of the International Financial Architecture, is based on the understanding that developing countries need… Continue reading Questionnaire for SDG Costing Exercise On Roads, WASH, Housing, IDPs, LNOB, Revenue and Expenditure

Global Survey on the Engagement and Actions of Companies on SDGs

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed… Continue reading Global Survey on the Engagement and Actions of Companies on SDGs

Questionnaire for SDG Costing Exercise On Roads, WASH, Housing, IDPs, LNOB, Revenue and Expenditure

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) require major societal transformations that will depend on significant public and private investments. The Secretary-General’s SDG Stimulus, as well as ongoing reform of the International Financial Architecture, is based on the understanding that developing countries need to realise greater investment from domestic markets, public sources, and international finance. Many countries… Continue reading Questionnaire for SDG Costing Exercise On Roads, WASH, Housing, IDPs, LNOB, Revenue and Expenditure

Register for Field Visits towards the second session of UN-Habitat Assembly 5-9 June 2023

We welcome National Delegates to register for Field Visits scheduled for Saturday, 3 June 2023. Delegates are requested to note the following; Transport will be provided by the Nairobi County Government The last field activity will be a visit to the Nairobi National Park. Delegates are reminded that this will be a voluntary activity and… Continue reading Register for Field Visits towards the second session of UN-Habitat Assembly 5-9 June 2023

Lombardy Region

45.6498976, 8.6435963 Italy Region IT No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local review Della Lombardia Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/05/lombardy_voluntary-local-review-rl-eng-high-quality_english.pdf

Valencia Region

Home node 164325 39.4077013, -0.5015955 Spain Region EN No Year Of Publication 2016 VLR Title The region of Valencia and local implementation of SDGs Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/05/the-region-of-valencia-and-the-local-implementation-of-the-sdgs-a-region-committed-to-cooperation-and-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development.pdf

Basque Country

42.9896248, 2.6189273 Spain Region BAS No VLR Title 2030 Agenda of Basque Country Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/05/agenda_ebc2030.pdf

Barcelona

41.388788888889, 2.1589888888889 Spain Region ES No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Barcelona: Futuro Sostenible Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/05/barcelona_agenda2030_metas_indicadores_clave_spanish.pdf

Barcelona

41.388788888889, 2.1589888888889 Spain City EN No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Barcelona: Sustainable Future Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/05/barcelona_agenda2030targets_keyindicators_english.pdf

Basque Country

Home node 164321 42.9896248, -2.6189273 Spain Region EN No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title 4th Monitoring Report I Agenda Euskadi Basque Country 2030 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/05/basque_monitoring_report_2020-agenda2030.pdf

Basque Country

Home node 164320 773, 846 Spain Region EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title 5th Monitoring Report I 2030 Agenda Basque Country Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/05/basque_2030_agenda_monitoring_report.pdf

Turku

60.4518126, 22.2666302 Finland City EN No VLR Title The 2030 Agenda Roadmap Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/05/turku_vlr_2022.pdf

Register for a speaking slot for the Second Session of UN-Habitat Assembly 5-9 June 2023

We recommend to use Mozilla, Firefox or Chrome browsers for filling the form. Welcome to register for the speaking slots for the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly to be held from 5 to 9 June 2023. Registration will close on Tuesday, 6 June 2023 at 12:00 EAT Speaking Slots details Title Full… Continue reading Register for a speaking slot for the Second Session of UN-Habitat Assembly 5-9 June 2023

Outcome Document of the Global Stakeholder Consultations, 4-5April 2022

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Rwanda

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State of Sao Paulo

-22.4525, -45.363888888889 Brazil Regional PT No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title II Relatorio De Acompanhamento Dos Objectivos Do Desenvolvimento Sustenavel (ODS) Do Estado De Sao Paulo Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/04/sao_paulo_state_2022_pt.pdf

Barcelona

41.388788888889, 2.1589888888889 Spain Local CAT No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Anual monitoring report 2030 Agenda Barcelona VLR 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/04/barcelona_2022_cat.pdf

Barcelona

41.388788888889, 2.1589888888889 Spain Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Anual monitoring report 2030 Agenda Barcelona VLR 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/04/barcelona_2022_es.pdf

Barcelona

41.388788888889, 2.1589888888889 Spain Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Anual monitoring report 2030 Agenda Barcelona VLR 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/04/barcelona_2022_en.pdf

Alhaurin De La Torre

36.664011111111, -3.4386111111111 Spain Local ES No Year Of Publication 2019 VLR Title I Informe Voluntario De Progreso Alhaurin De La Torre Diciembre Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/04/alhaurin_de_la_torre_2019_es.pdf

London

51.508530555556, 0.12573888888889 United Kingdom Local EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title London’s Progress Towards Meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/04/london_2021_en.pdf

Castilla-La Mancha

Home node 164276 796, 977 Spain Region ES No Year Of Publication 2019 VLR Title Castilla-La Mancha, Comprometida Con La Agenda 2030 – 2019 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/04/castilla_la_mancha_2019_es.pdf

Cascais

38.6979, -8.5785388888889 Portugal Local PT No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Cascais 2030 Objetivos Desenvolvimento Sustanavel 2020 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/04/cascais_2020_pt.pdf

Basque Country

Home node 164274 773, 846 Spain Region ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title 6 Informe Voluntario de Seguimiento Agenda 2030 Euskadi 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/04/basque_country_2022_es.pdf

CityRAP: Resilience Frameworks for Action (RFAs)

Register for the Open Ended Committee of Permanent Representative, 29-31 May and 2 June 2023

The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme will hold its second open-ended meeting in preparations for the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly for the year 2023 from 29 to 31 May and on 2 June 2023. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO THE second open-ended meeting of the… Continue reading Register for the Open Ended Committee of Permanent Representative, 29-31 May and 2 June 2023

Madrid

40.4378698, -3.8196207 Spain Local EN No VLR Title MADRID VOLUNTARY LOCAL REVIEW 2023 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/madrid_2023_en.pdf

Goicoechea

Home node 162406 9.9614934, -84.0352642 Costa Rica Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Informe Local Voluntario para los ODS Goicoechea 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/goicoechea_2023_es.pdf

Sarchi

Home node 162405 10.0919097, -84.3558599 Costa Rica Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Informe Local Voluntario para los ODS Sarchi 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/sarchi_2023_es.pdf

Puriscal

Home node 162404 9.8132536, -84.4158581 Costa Rica Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Informe Local Voluntario para los ODS Puriscal 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/puriscal_2023_es.pdf

Proposed organization of work and timetable

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Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly 2023-Accreditation

How to Apply for ad hoc accreditation for your organisation Accreditation is a process that is issued to organisations to allow them to participate in UN-Habitat intergovernmental meetings as observers. These meetings include the UN-Habitat Assembly, the Executive Board, and the Committee of Permanent Representatives. Accreditation is important because, it provides an opportunity for organisations… Continue reading Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly 2023-Accreditation

Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly 2023-Hotel Information

Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly 2023-Hotel Information Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly Key Documents Registration Provisional Agenda Programme Pre-session Documents Meetings Side Events Exhibitions Seating Arrangements Credentials Information for Partcipants Visa Information Hotel Information Accreditation Hotel Information Nairobi Hotels Rates – UNON Travel Unit English otienoe Thu, 03/16/2023 – 16:27

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Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly 2023-Exhibitions

Urban Expo FAQs The Urban Expo will take place on the sidelines of the second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly to showcase sustainable urban development projects, best practices, and cutting-edge solutions to tackle the challenges of housing, transport, energy, and climate change. Below is more information for Exhibitors. Where are the exhibits displayed? Exhibitions will be… Continue reading Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly 2023-Exhibitions

Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly 2023-Side Events

Side Event application guide The deadline for side event applications is 11 April 2023. A. Background Side events are focused discussions or presentations relevant to the overall theme of the United Nations Habitat Assembly and take place on the margins of the official meetings of the Assembly. For the upcoming second session of the United Nations… Continue reading Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly 2023-Side Events

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Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly 2023

The second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will be held from 5 to 9 June 2023, at the UN-Habitat Headquarters in Nairobi. The theme of the session is “A sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective multilateralism: achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in times of global crises”

General communications from Member States

2023 Scroll of Honour Nomination Form

Details of a person or an organisation proposing the nomination Region Country: Country: Country: Country: Country: Country: How are you related to the project, individual or organization that you are nominating? Details of a person or an organisation proposing the nomination Region Country: Country: Country: Country: Country: Country: Main achievements of the project, individual or… Continue reading 2023 Scroll of Honour Nomination Form

2023 scroll

Call for Nominations of the 2023 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award is one of the most prestigious human settlements awards. It was launched in 1989 to recognize outstanding initiatives and practices that improve human settlements, provide housing, highlight the plight of people living in poverty or displaced by conflict, and contribute to… Continue reading 2023 scroll

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Amman

Home node 162368 31.8354533, 35.6674418 Jordan City AR No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review: The City of Amman, Jordan Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/amman_2022_ar.pdf

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Al Madinah

Home node 162356 24.981327, 37.3755396 Saudi Arabia Local EN No Year Of Publication 2023 VLR Title Al Madinah City Voluntary Local Review 2023. Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/al_madinah_2023_en.pdf

Ghent

Home node 162355 51.0843473, 3.5744771 Belgium Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Ghent 2022 Sustainability Report: Focus on prosperity – Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/ghent_2022_en.pdf

Yerba Buena

Home node 162354 -26.8134047, -65.3303777 Argentina Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Reporte Local Voluntario. Localizacion de la Agenda 2030 en la Municipalidad de Yerba Buena Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/yerba_buena_2022_es.pdf

Viken

Home node 162353 59.9680431, 7.4499826 Norway Region EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title How Viken County is localising the Sustainable Development Goals. A local voluntary review 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/viken_2021_en.pdf

Tucuman

Home node 162352 -27.0292111, -66.4513959 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Informe sobre Territorializacion de los ODS en Tucuman 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/tucuman_2021_es.pdf

Tierra del Fuego

Home node 162351 -53.8367412, -68.443995 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Tierra del Fuego Informe Provincial ODS 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/tierra_del_fuego_2022_es.pdf

Santa Fe

Home node 162350 -31.1039617, -65.3752471 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Informe Agenda 2030 Contribucion de la Provincia de Santa Fe 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/santa_fe_2021_es.pdf

San Juan

Home node 162349 -30.4836204, -70.8598051 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Informe Agenda 2030 Contribucion de la Provincia de Santa Fe 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/san_juan_2021_es.pdf

Rio Grande

Home node 162348 -38.957599, -68.0816344 Argentina Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title ODS Informe Voluntario Local Rio Grande Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/rio_grande_2022_es.pdf

Neuquen

Home node 162347 -38.9410802, -68.1854412 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title La Agenda del Desarrollo Sostenible en la Provincia del Neuquen Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/neuquen_2022_es.pdf

La Rioja

Home node 162335 -29.4142786, -66.9258183 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Informe 2021 Territorializacion de las acciones en la provincia de La Rioja Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/la_rioja_2021_es.pdf

La Pampa

Home node 162334 -37.1441802, -68.0838425 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Informe Provincial ODS 2020-2021 La Pampa Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/la_pampa_2021_es.pdf

La Costa

Argentina Local ES No VLR Title Informe Voluntario Local Partido de La Costa Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/la_costa_2022_es.pdf

Entre Rios

Home node 162332 -32.0749261, -61.5321947 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Informe Voluntario ODS 2021 Provincia de Entre Rios Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/entre_rios_2021_es.pdf

Chubut

Home node 162331 -43.9739492, -70.1288686 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Implementacion de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible en la Provincia del Chubut 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/chubut_2021_es.pdf

Catamarca

Home node 162330 -28.4643652, -65.8452006 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Catamarca Informe sobre Territorializacion de los ODS en las Provincias 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/catamarca_2021_es.pdf

Bragado

Home node 162329 -35.1151153, -60.5218055 Argentina Local ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Informe Voluntario Local 2021 Municipalidad Bragado Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/bragado_2021_es.pdf

Goicoechea

Home node 162328 9.9614715, -84.1053094 Costa Rica Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Informe local voluntario para los ODS Goicoechea 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/03/goicoechea_2022_es.pdf

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UN-Habitat’s engagement at the UN Water Conference

UN-Habitat will promote water for sustainable urban development at the UN 2023 Water Conference. The conference takes place at UN Headquarters in New York from 22-24 March 2023. With 50 percent of the world’s population living in cities, cities, and urban areas face more pressure and challenges to meet demands for natural water resources. Unplanned… Continue reading UN-Habitat’s engagement at the UN Water Conference

Register to the 2023 first session of the executive board

We recommend to use Mozilla, Firefox or Chrome browsers for filling the form. Welcome to register for the first session of the year 2023 of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat to be held from 28 to 29 March 2023. Registration will close on 24 March 2023 at 12:00 noon (EAT) Delegate details Gender Country (Please… Continue reading Register to the 2023 first session of the executive board

UNI Events

Ninth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development The Ninth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-9) will be convened in Niamey from 28 February to 2 March 2023. The Forum is organized jointly by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Niger, in collaboration with the… Continue reading UNI Events

UNI Courses

Backup – Learn how to measure progress towards urban sustainability with Sustainable Development Goal 11 indicators Enroll Now Curso intensivo de la Nueva Agenda Urbana: Parte 1 — Dimensiones principales Este curso explica e ilustra la Nueva Agenda Urbana en un formato fácilmente accesible. Enroll Now Curso intensivo de la Nueva Agenda Urbana: Parte 2 —… Continue reading UNI Courses

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La Paz

-15.500002777778, -67.866666666667 Bolivia Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Reporte Voluntario Local La Paz Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/01/la_paz_2022_es-2.pdf

Cochabamba

-16.616669444444, -65.833333333333 Bolivia Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Reporte Voluntario Local Cochabamba Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/01/cochabamba_2022_es-2.pdf

El Alto

-15.483336111111, -67.833333333333 Bolivia Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Reporte Voluntario Local El Alto Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/01/el_alto_2022_es-2.pdf

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

-16.213711111111, -62.818830555556 Bolivia Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Reporte Voluntario Local Santa Cruz de la Sierra Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/01/santa_cruz_de_la_sierra_2022_es-2.pdf

São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe peterw Fri, 01/27/2023 – 13:08 São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé

First Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly

On 20 December 2018, the General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution A/RES/73/239 decided to dissolve the Governing Council of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme and to replace it with a United Nations Habitat Assembly of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat Assembly). UN-Habitat Assembly is a universal body composed of… Continue reading First Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly

Jakarta

-5.7853805555556, 106.84513055556 Indonesia Local EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title DKI JAKARTA PROVINCE Voluntary Local Review 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2023/01/jakarta_2021_en.pdf

Induction seminar for delegations of the Permanent and Observer Missions to UN-Habitat – 25 January 2023

The new governance structure of UN-Habitat Second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly Preparation and approval of the Strategic Plan and the annual work programme and budget Sources of funding, funding mechanisms and UN- Habitat’s resource mobilisation strategy Structure of UN-Habitat The UN-Habitat Strategic Plan for the period 2020-2023 Normative and operational activities of UN-Habitat Communications,… Continue reading Induction seminar for delegations of the Permanent and Observer Missions to UN-Habitat – 25 January 2023

Barueri

-22.493336111111, -45.127502777778 Brazil Local PT No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title RELATÓRIO VOLUNTÁRIO LOCAL DE BARUERI Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/12/barueri_2022_pt.pdf

The second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly

About About Programme Programme Provisional Agenda and Notification Provisional Agenda and Notification Draft Resolutions Draft Resolutions Key Documents Key Documents Journal Journal Information for Participants Information for Participants Registration Registration

Taoyuan

24.986663888889, 121.30666666667 Taiwan Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Sustainble Development Goals Taoyuan City Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/12/taoyuan_2022_en.pdf

Salta

-23.2141, -64.588338888889 Argentina Local ES No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Informe Punto Focal ODS Salta 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/12/salta_2021_es.pdf

Manizales

5.0688888888889, -74.482619444444 Colombia Local ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Primer reporte local voluntario de Manizales, Colombia 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/12/manizales_2022_es.pdf

Amsterdam

52.374030555556, 4.8896888888889 Netherlands Local EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022- Impact of the Sustainable Development Goals on the City of Amsterdam Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/12/amsterdam_2022_en.pdf

Global Public Space Network

Launched in 2012, UN-Habitat’s Global Public Space Programme (GPSP) supports cities to take actions for safe, inclusive, and accessible public space for all. As a Programme, we promote the crucial role of green and quality public spaces in cities, acting as an enabler for social justice, prosperity, and environmental change. Streets, sidewalks and cycling lanes,… Continue reading Global Public Space Network

Library

Opportunities

Level: Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Branch/Section/Unit: UN-Habitat Iraq Office Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Posted on: 26 September 2021 Deadline: 26 September 2025 Level: Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Branch/Section/Unit: Global Reports and Trends Unit Location: UN – Habitat Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya Posted on: 26 September 2021 Deadline: 26 September 2025 Level: Junior Professional Officer (JPO)… Continue reading Opportunities

Para

Home node 162042 5, 52 Brazil State EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Report on Sustainable Development Goals in the state of Para Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/11/para_2022_en.pdf

Donor Relations

The primary goal of UN-Habitat Resource Mobilisation Strategy is to ensure sufficient, predictable, flexible and long-term funding to deliver the results in the organization’s strategic plan. It aims to be result-focused, efficient, transparent and accountable to maximise grants and investments’ return on value. The total financial target is to raise USD 1.1 billion for the… Continue reading Donor Relations

Inaugural meeting of the informal contact group on resource mobilization

Inaugural meeting of the informal contact group on resource mobilization Inaugural meeting of the informal contact group on resource mobilization matters – 2 November 2022 Background Paper on resource mobilization progress as of 30 Sep 2022 English Statement by the Chair English Coming soon…. otienoe Mon, 11/07/2022 – 16:27

Cordoba

Home node 162000 -31.4200833, -64.1887761 Argentina Region ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review Province of Córdoba (Argentina) 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/11/cordoba_2022_es.pdf

Buenos Aires

-33.38685, -57.622769444444 Argentina City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022- Localization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Buenos Aires City Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/11/buenosaires_2022_en-optimized.pdf

Stuttgart

48.782319444444, 9.1770194444444 Germany City GR No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Stuttgart – a Livable City The global Agenda 2030 at a local level Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/11/stuttgart_2022_gr.pdf

Stuttgart

48.782319444444, 9.1770194444444 Germany City EN No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Stuttgart – a Livable City The global Agenda 2030 at a local level Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/11/stuttgart_2020_en.pdf

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau peterw Wed, 10/26/2022 – 14:37 Guinea-Bissau** Bafatá Gabu Bubaque Bolama Safim Quinhamel Canchungo Bissau

Amman

31.8354533, 35.6674418 Jordan City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review: The City of Amman, Jordan Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/amman_2022_en_2.pdf

Avcilar

Home node 161959 41.02355, 28.7186 Turkey Municipality EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Avcilar 2022- Sustainable Development Goals, Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/avcilar_2022_en_-_smaller_2.pdf

Awards

The Shanghai Manual was established in 2011, following the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai China. The initial purpose of the Manual was to serve as a tool to support mayors and urban managers in achieving sustainable urban development in cities. The manual plays an increasingly important role in supporting the efforts of mayors and urban… Continue reading Awards

Bristol

51.455230555556, -1.40335 United Kingdom City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title BRISTOL AND THE SDGs: 2022 REVIEW OF PROGRESS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/bristol_2022_en_0.pdf

UN-Habitat at COP27

An opportunity to advance multi-level climate action. Addressing climate change challenges, the COP27 Presidency, in collaboration with UN-Habitat and with the facilitation of ICLEI, developed the Sustainable Urban Resilience for the next Generation (SURGe) Initiative, seeking to achieve sustainable and resilient urban systems through strengthen the implementation of the climate agenda in and with cities; unlocking urban… Continue reading UN-Habitat at COP27

San Justo

-29.210869444444, -59.408111111111 Argentina City ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Camino a los Objetivos 2030 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/sanjusto_2022_es-min.pdf

Avcilar

Home node 161920 41.02355, 28.7186 Turkey Municipality TK No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Avcilar 2022- Sürdürülebilirlik Kalkınma Amaçları GÖNÜLLÜ YEREL DEĞERLENDİRME Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/avcilar_2022_tr-min.pdf

Winnipeg

49.8844, -96.852961111111 Canada City EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Winnipeg and the SDGs: A Voluntary Local Review of Progress 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/winnipeg_2021_en.pdf

Ghent

Home node 161918 51.05, 3.7166694444444 Belgium City EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Ghent Sustainability Report 2021: Focus on people – Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/ghent_2021_en.pdf

Suwon

37.266666666667, 127.01666666667 South Korea City EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Suwon SDG Action Report Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/suwon_2021_en_1.pdf

Tainan

22.990830555556, 120.21333055556 Taiwan City EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again. Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/tainan_2021_en.pdf

Pereira

4.8133305555556, -74.303888888889 Colombia City ES No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Reporte Local Voluntario 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/pereira_2022_es.pdf

Wales

53.340611111111, -0.71838055555556 United Kingdom Constituent Country EN No Year Of Publication 2019 VLR Title Wales and the Sustainable Development Goals Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/wales_2019_en.pdf

Barcelona

41.388788888889, 2.1589888888889 Spain City CAT No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Barcelona: Futur Sostenible- Disset objectius socials, econòmics i ambientals Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/barcelona_2020_cat.pdf

Voluntary Local Review, The City of Amman, Jordan

Jordan City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review, The City of Amman, Jordan Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/10/amman_vlr_-_english_version_-_complete_-_out_for_print_-_in_spreads_4.pdf

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Global Urban Lectures

Explore by theme Phasellus viverra nulla ut metus varius laoreet. Praesent turpis. Nullam nulla eros, ultricies sit amet. Theme Season + Learn more + Learn more + Learn more + Learn more + Learn more + Learn more + Learn more + Learn more + Learn more + Learn more + Learn more + Learn… Continue reading Global Urban Lectures

UNI Hubs

The Hubs established under the umbrella of Habitat UNI are to link the ongoing related work of UN-Habitat to the work the Hub does on the subject. Through active collaborations UN-Habitat and these academic consortia are to forward research and action on the thematic target, promoting education, policy advice and professional development which are updated… Continue reading UNI Hubs

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Why become a university partner? Engage students in current matters and see result of work applied in a bigger global context Link up to existing UN-Habitat projects and partners in cities Raise awareness for work done within the university and initiate collaborations with other partners Why become an individual member? First to hear news, opportunities,… Continue reading Join our worlwide network

Kiel

54.321330555556, 10.134888888889 Germany City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review Kiel 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/09/kiel_2022_en.pdf

Hanover

52.370519444444, 9.7332194444444 Germany City EN No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Hanover on the path to sustainability Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/09/hanover_2020_en-optimized-optimized.pdf

Bonn

50.734380555556, 7.0954888888889 Germany City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022. The Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the City of Bonn. Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/09/bonn_2022_en_1.pdf

Vicuña Mackenna

-33.9246817, -64.4275793 Argentina Town ES No VLR Title 2021 – INFORME VOLUNTARIO LOCAL Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/08/vicuna_mackenna_2021_es.pdf

Santa Fe

Home node 161816 -31.6181236, -60.7762973 Argentina City No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title AGENDA DE DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE REPORTE LOCAL VOLUNTARIO SANTA FE CAPITAL 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/08/santafe_2022_es-optimized.pdf

Düsseldorf

51.2383712, 6.6742677 Germany City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022 The Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the City of Düsseldorf Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/08/dusseldorf_2022_en-optimized.pdf

Republic of South Africa

Buenos Aires

-34.6154611, -58.5733849 Argentina City SP No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022- Localization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Buenos Aires City Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/08/buenosaires_2022_sp-optimized_2.pdf

Seodaemun-gu

Home node 161796 37.5833068, 126.9006404 South Korea Country EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title 2021 Seodaemun-gu Sustainable Development Report Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/08/seodaemun-gu_2021_en_2.pdf

Dhulikel

27.624184, 85.5235105 Nepal EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Dhulikhel, Nepal Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/08/dhulikhel_2022_en.pdf

Singra

24.6238095, 87.9116479 Bangladesh City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review Singra, Bangladesh Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/08/singra_2022_en.pdf

Toyota

35.1405611, 137.0306899 Japan City EN No Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/08/toyota_2022_en-optimized.pdf

About Uni

Our history Universities are not only outposts of knowledge production and human resources, but also part of the existing global infrastructure for training the next generation of young professionals who will contribute towards urban sustainability. In 2014, UN-Habitat created the UN-Habitat University Initiative – ‘UNI’ for short – to establish a framework in which university… Continue reading About Uni

Pasay City, Metro Manila

14.540019923135, 120.9973297682 Philippines wwn Plastic Credit Exchange Affiliate PCX Solutions PCX Solutions advises companies on how to map out and execute comprehensive solution sets effectively over a partner’s short, medium, and long-term sustainability journey. PCX was the first in the world to establish a Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard and serves a global ecosystem of carefully… Continue reading Pasay City, Metro Manila

Quezon City, Metro Manila

14.67661873037, 121.03781080062 Philippines wwn Plastic Credit Exchange Affiliate PCX Solutions PCX Solutions advises companies on how to map out and execute comprehensive solution sets effectively over a partner’s short, medium, and long-term sustainability journey. PCX was the first in the world to establish a Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard and serves a global ecosystem of carefully… Continue reading Quezon City, Metro Manila

Pasig City, Metro Manila

14.580918930371, 121.08786519906 Philippines wwn Plastic Credit Exchange Affiliate PCX Solutions PCX Solutions advises companies on how to map out and execute comprehensive solution sets effectively over a partner’s short, medium, and long-term sustainability journey. PCX was the first in the world to establish a Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard and serves a global ecosystem of carefully… Continue reading Pasig City, Metro Manila

Taguig City, Metro Manila

14.516186339968, 121.05509938141 Philippines wwn Plastic Credit Exchange Affiliate PCX Solutions PCX Solutions advises companies on how to map out and execute comprehensive solution sets effectively over a partner’s short, medium, and long-term sustainability journey. PCX was the first in the world to establish a Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard and serves a global ecosystem of carefully… Continue reading Taguig City, Metro Manila

Samutprakarn

13.594344522619, 100.65405298021 Thailand wwn Plastic Credit Exchange Affiliate PCX Solutions PCX Solutions advises companies on how to map out and execute comprehensive solution sets effectively over a partner’s short, medium, and long-term sustainability journey. PCX was the first in the world to establish a Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard and serves a global ecosystem of carefully… Continue reading Samutprakarn

Tallinn

59.44536674304, 24.7502103864 Estonia wwn Let’s Do It Foundation Affiliate Supporting reuse systems development on a national level In the light of the EU’s Single Use Plastics Directive, we are supporting the growth and development of reuse systems in Estonia, largely for takeaway food and drinks. We offer consultations for starting companies, and drive the conversation… Continue reading Tallinn

Uttar Pradesh

26.840970796297, 80.942821726856 India wwn Department of Waste and Resource Management University of Rostock Affiliate Organic Waste Management in India The project aims to review and realign measures and technical solutions that serve the management of organic waste. The measures and approaches are to be developed for selected Indian cities, states and at the national level.… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh

Salale, Oromia

9.7977075703832, 38.737970979903 Ethiopia wwn Afro Chemical & Steel Plc (AFRO) Affiliate Supply of Salale University with three (3) 600kg/day drying machines Afro recently won a tender to supply Salale University with three (3) 600kg/day drying machines. The contract has been finalized and it is the company’s hope to deliver and install these machines in the… Continue reading Salale, Oromia

Woldia, Amhara

11.80482221474, 39.600602690585 Ethiopia wwn Afro Chemical & Steel Plc (AFRO) Affiliate Maintenance work of food waste processing / drying machine for Woldia University In 2018, the company had installed two (2) 1200kg/day food processing / drying machine for Woldia University. The University utilized the machine to process solid food waste from 10,000 + students, unfortunately… Continue reading Woldia, Amhara

Bojnurd city

37.4744863, 57.3233079 Iran wwn Peyvand NGO Affiliate Primary segregated waste collection system This is is a project for empowering the informal waste collection sector by principals of sustainable transportation to gather more waste segregated with lower costs and negative Impacts. North khorasan Science & Technology Park no

Penang Island

Home node 161723 5.369903, 100.1906425 Malaysia City EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Penang Island Voluntary Local Report 2021 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/penang_island_2021_en.pdf

Day 5: TOWARDS FUTURE TANGIBLE IMPACTS

12.00-13.15 Closed Session: Final Feedback and Finalization of the Tunis Action Guidance 13:15-14:50 Session 8: Introduction of ACCP Associate Members and roundtable

Day 4: INNOVATION TOWARDS CLEAN AND CIRCULAR AFRICA

12.00-13.45 Session 6: Innovative Solutions for Cleaner and Circular Africa 14:00-14:50 Session 7: Panel Discussion – Towards the future clean cities: what solutions are needed?

Day 3: KNOWLEDGE HUB AND AWARENESS RAISING

12.00-13.35 Session4: Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Development 13:50-14:55 Session 5: Panel Discussion: Where are the knowledge capacity gaps?

Day 2: PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WASTE SDGS IN AFRICA

12.00-13.35 Session 2: ACCP’s Approach towards the Common Challenges in SWM in Africa 13:50-15:00 Session 3: From Open Dumping towards Controlled Disposal

Day 1: OPENING AND OUTCOMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS

12.00-13.10 High Level Opening and Keynote Lecture: ACCP and Global Trend of Waste Management 13:25-15:00 Session1: Progress and Achievement against Yokohama Action Guidance

Newsletter Vol.5

Emilia-Romagna Region & Metropolitan City of Bologna

Home node 161709 44.4135524, 8.7338269 Italy Region EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022: Emilia-Romagna Region, Metropolitan City of Bologna Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/reggio_calabria_2022_en.pdf

Abruzzo, Marche and Umbria Regions

42.283134, 12.7796472 Italy Region EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022: Abruzzo Region, Marche Region, Umbria Region Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/abruzzo_marche_umbria_2022_en.pd

Lazio Region

Home node 161701 41.6552418, 12.989615 Italy Region EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022: Regione Lazio Sostenible e Partecipata Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/lazio_2022_en.pdf

Liguria Region

44.3167917, 8.3964938 Italy Region EN No VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022: Liguria Region Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/liguria_2022_en.pdf

Lombardy Region

Home node 161703 45.4790671, 9.8452433 Italy Region EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022: Lombardy Region Metropolitan City of Milan Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/lombardy_milan_2022_en.pdf

Melbourne

Home node 161704 -37.8136276, 144.9630576 Australia City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title City of Melbourne Voluntary Local Review 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/melbourne_2022_en.pdf

Messina

Home node 161705 38.1937335, 15.5542057 Italy Region EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2022: Metropolitan City of Messina Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/messina_2022_en.pdf

New Taipei

Home node 161706 25.0169826, 121.4627868 China City EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title 2021 New Taipei SDGs Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/new_taipei_2021_en.pdf

Taichung

24.1631651, 120.6746691 China City EN No VLR Title 2021 Taichung City Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/taichung_2021_en.pdf

Yunlin

38.2851999, 109.73458 China County EN No VLR Title Yunlin County Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/yunlin_county_2021_en.pdf

Second ACCP General Meeting in Yokohama Japan, 2019

The Second General Meeting of the African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP) was held in Yokohama, in August 2019, concurrently with the TICAD 7 (the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development). Over 450 people participated in the main conference held on the 26th and 27th August, including 38 African countries, representatives of development partners, private… Continue reading Second ACCP General Meeting in Yokohama Japan, 2019

Parallel Session of the World Circular Economy Forum 2018 “Education for the Circular Economy”

On 22-24 October, the World Circular Economy Forum 2018 (WCEF2018) was held in Yokohama, Japan, co-hosted by the Finnish Innovation Fund SITRA and the Japanese Ministry of Environment. Some 1,000 stakeholders from governments, municipalities, industries, and civil organizations from over 80 countries gathered to present and learn about the best solutions for a sustainable future.… Continue reading Parallel Session of the World Circular Economy Forum 2018 “Education for the Circular Economy”

First General Meeting of the African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP) 2018

The First General Meeting of the African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP) was organized in Rabat, the capital of Morocco for three days from 26 to 28 June 2018. Approximately 220 participants from central and local governments from 32 African countries, various public agencies, private enterprises, and Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) shared information and knowledge… Continue reading First General Meeting of the African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP) 2018

Side Event of TICAD Ministerial Meeting “African Clean Cities Platform”

By taking the opportunity of the TICAD Ministerial Meeting held in Maputo, Mozambique, a side event was organized on August 24, 2017 that introduced the ‘African Clean Cities Platform’ and called for participation. It was co-hosted by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP),… Continue reading Side Event of TICAD Ministerial Meeting “African Clean Cities Platform”

Knowledge-Sharing Seminar on Waste Management and Preparatory Meeting for Establishing “African Clean Cities Platform” 2017

The preparatory meeting for establishing the “African Clean Cities Platform” was organized in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique for three days from 25 to 27 April 2017. Approximately 150 participants from the central and local governments of 24 African countries, the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the United… Continue reading Knowledge-Sharing Seminar on Waste Management and Preparatory Meeting for Establishing “African Clean Cities Platform” 2017

Side Event during TICAD 6, 2016

29th August, 2016, during TICAD 6 held in Nairobi, a small side event focusing on challenges of solid waste management in Africa was co-organized between Ministry of the Environment Japan, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), United Nations Environment Programme and UN-Habitat. The event was attended by approximately 50 participants including representatives from 9 African countries.… Continue reading Side Event during TICAD 6, 2016

Africa Waste Webinar Series Towards clean, healthy and circular cities in Africa

Africa’s urbanization rate is 3.5%, the highest in the world. Due to the rapid urbanization in recent years, municipal solid waste management has become a big challenge for many cities, as lower income cities in Africa expected to double their municipal solid waste generation within the next 15-20 years. UN-Habitat, with different partners is working… Continue reading Africa Waste Webinar Series Towards clean, healthy and circular cities in Africa

Second ACCP General Meeting in Yokohama Japan, 2019

Parallel Session of the World Circular Economy Forum 2018 “Education for the Circular Economy”

First General Meeting of the African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP) 2018

Side Event of TICAD Ministerial Meeting “African Clean Cities Platform”

Knowledge-Sharing Seminar on Waste Management and Preparatory Meeting for Establishing “African Clean Cities Platform” 2017

Side Event during TICAD 6, 2016

Africa Waste Webinar Series Towards clean, healthy and circular cities in Africa

Zimbabwe

Zambia

Uganda

Uganda peterw Thu, 07/07/2022 – 19:32 Uganda Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Makindye Ssabagabo

Tunisia

Tunisia | UN-Habitat Skip to main content Tunisia Sousse Ennour La Marsa Beni Khaled Tabarka Djerba Island El Mourouj Tunis

Tanzania

Sudan

Somalia

South Sudan

Senegal

Republic of the Congo

Lesotho

Kenya

Kenya | UN-Habitat Skip to main content Kenya Kiambu County Nairobi City County Kisumu Municipality of Eldoret Municipality of Isiolo Homa Bay County Mwatate Nyeri County Embu County Mombasa County Kwale County

Guinea

Ghana

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Gabon

Ethiopia

Eswatini

Egypt

Djibouti

Democratic Republic of the Congo

nginx

Cote d’Ivoire

Comoros

Chad

nginx

Central Africa

Central Africa joshua Wed, 07/06/2022 – 22:38 Central Africa Central Africa Communauté Urbaine de Bangui Bangui

Cabo Verde

Cameroon

Cameroon joshua Wed, 07/06/2022 – 22:35 Cameroon Cameroon Communauté Urbaine de Yaoundé Communauté Urbaine de Yaoundé

Burundi

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso joshua Wed, 07/06/2022 – 22:31 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso Municipality of Ouagadougou Ouagadougou

Botswana

Benin

Angola

Advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

New York, 4 July 2022 – Under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (COSOC), the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will hold its meetings 5-7 July and 11-15 July. The High-Level segment of the meetings will conclude 18 July. The theme of the 2022 High-Level Political Forum is “Building back better from the… Continue reading Advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

High-Level Political Forum 2022

High-Level Political Forum meets to discuss sustainable development New York, 4 July 2022 – Under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (COSOC), the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will hold its meetings July 5-7 and July 11-15. The High-Level segment of the meetings will conclude July 18th. The theme of the 2022 HLPF… Continue reading High-Level Political Forum 2022

Tampere

Home node 161568 61.6316413, 23.5501219 Finland City EN No Year Of Publication 2022 VLR Title The Voluntary Local Review of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Tampere 2022 Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/06/tampere_2022_en.pdf

WUF11: Transforming Cities for a Better Urban Future

This year’s World Urban Forum promises a multitude of events, gatherings, and exhibitions. Partner-driven events tackle topics on SDGs in Action, ONE UN, Voices from Cities, Networking, Training, and Urban Library. Come Register. WUF11: Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future By Maimunah Mohd Sharif, UN-Habitat Executive Director 7 June 2022 The world’s future is undeniably… Continue reading WUF11: Transforming Cities for a Better Urban Future

WUF11 Related Stories

WUF11: Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future By Maimunah Mohd Sharif, UN-Habitat Executive Director 7 June 2022 The world’s future is undeniably urban. By 2050, 68 per cent of the global population will live in cities, up from 55 per cent today. Urban areas will absorb virtually all the world’s population growth, with every… Continue reading WUF11 Related Stories

WUF 11 Related Stories

Survey to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Second Session of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat for Year 2022

Introduction This survey is mandated by the Executive Board of UN-Habitat through decision 2022/2, following its first session of the year 2022 that took place from 29 to 31 March 2022. This Survey evaluates the effectiveness of the session, to further improve the process and outcome of future sessions. In line with rule 1.1 of… Continue reading Survey to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Second Session of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat for Year 2022

GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM Beirut Housing Rehabilitation and Cultural Heritage and Creative Industries Recovery

Home grievance redress mechanism beirut housing rehabilitation and cultural heritage and creative

Africities stories

Africities summit in Kenya to promote the role of secondary cities Nairobi, Kenya, 17 May 2022 – The city of Kisumu in Kenya will host the 9th edition of the Africities Summit from 17-21 May 2022, under the patronage of President of the Republic of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta. The theme of the summit is “The… Continue reading Africities stories

High Level Meeting stories

The President of the UN General Assembly has called for a one-day High-Level Meeting on 28 April 2022 to bring more attention to the New Urban Agenda and countries’ more robust commitment to it. UN-Habitat has been working with regional, national, and local authorities across the continents to help them with expertise and capacity building.… Continue reading High Level Meeting stories

International Mother Earth Day 22 April

The theme of Mother Earth Day 2022 Is Invest in Our Planet. UN-Habitat has been working in more than 90 countries around the world on projects that make countries, cities, and communities, more sustainable by investing in themselves to save Mothe Earth and make the future better for all. The stories below are all but a handful… Continue reading International Mother Earth Day 22 April

International Mother Earth Day

Side Event: The role of Innovation and Technology in accelerating Sustainable Urbanization

Organization Country Organization Country We recommend to use Mozilla, Firefox or Chrome browsers for filling the form. Delegate Personal details Gender Title First name Middle name Last name Email address Mobile (including country and city code) Organization Details Organization Functional Title Partner Type Organization Region Organization Country Organization Country Organization Country Organization Country

Call for nominations of the 2022 Scroll of Honour

The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award was launched in 1989 and is one of the most prestigious human settlements award in the world. It aims to acknowledge initiatives which have made outstanding contributions in the field of human settlements, provision of housing, highlighting the plight of people living in poverty or who have been displaced,… Continue reading Call for nominations of the 2022 Scroll of Honour

Call for nominations of the 2021 Scroll of Honour

The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour award was launched in 1989 and is one of the most prestigious human settlements award in the world. It aims to acknowledge initiatives which have made outstanding contributions in the field of human settlements, provision of housing, highlighting the plight of people living in poverty or who have been displaced,… Continue reading Call for nominations of the 2021 Scroll of Honour

International Women’s Day: Gender equality for sustainable tomorrow

This year International Women’s Day theme is: Changing Climates: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow – a theme that recognises the contribution of women and girls around the world to achieve gender equality and build a sustainable future. Our dream is to live in a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. We all… Continue reading International Women’s Day: Gender equality for sustainable tomorrow

Calls for Proposals

Submission deadline: Tuesday 8 March, 2022 Description: Submission period Wednesday 23 February 2022 – Wednesday 8 March 2022 Description Reference: CPF/1-2022/PFES-GPSP Size of grant: up to $20,000 … Read more Submission deadline: Wednesday 9 March, 2022 Description: Background The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Palestine is looking to design and print several visibility items and publications in… Continue reading Calls for Proposals

International Women’s Day

Programme of side events

Programme of side-events Morning Afternoon Tuesday 26 April 2022 Floating Cities Roundtable, 9am-1pm SIDS Climate Change Adaptation and Sea-Level Rise, 3-6pm Wednesday 27 April 2022 Business Leaders Forum, 9am-12pm World Assembly Local and Regional Governments, 3-6pm Special event on Affordable Housing and Ending Homelessness, 3-6pm Thursday 28 April 2022 High-Level Meeting on the Implementation… Continue reading Programme of side events

Agenda for for The High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the progress in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda

Home agenda for for the high level meeting of the general assembly on the progress in the implementation Thursday, 28 April 2022 10-10:30 Opening plenary meeting Heads of state interventions Davos-style panel discussion among diverse constituencies of the New Urban Agenda Plenary session Lunch Break Regional Input Plenary session Local Governments Plenary session Grassroots Business… Continue reading Agenda for for The High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the progress in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda

Registration for The High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the progress in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda

Register to participate in a side-event Link Register to organize a side-event The programme of side events and activities organized outside the formal programme of the session of the High-Level Meeting (HLM), provides an excellent opportunity for Member States, UN entities and NGOs to discuss themes of the HLM and other critical sustainable urban development… Continue reading Registration for The High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the progress in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda

SG quadrennial report

SG quadrennial report otienoe Tue, 02/22/2022 – 12:50 The SG quadrennial report will be published soon.

Registration for the 2022 First Session of the EB

Welcome. Kindly register for the first session of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat for the year 2022 to be held in from Tuesday, 29 March to Thursday, 31 March 2022. Delegate Personal details Gender Country Organization Details Partner Type Please note that your participation to the session of the UN Habitat Executive Board will subject… Continue reading Registration for the 2022 First Session of the EB

Calls for Proposals

Survey to Evaluate the Effectiveness of UN-Habitat’s Induction Seminar to Member States

Karatay Municipality

37.867497222222, 32.523997222222 Turkey City TR No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Karatay Sustainability Report 2021 Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/01/karatay_2021_tr.pdf

Karatay Municipality

37.867497222222, 32.523997222222 Turkey City EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Karatay Sustainability Report 2021 Voluntary Local Review Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/01/karatay_2021_en.pdf

Yaounde

3.8666694444444, 11.516669444444 Cameroon City EN No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review Yaounde City Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/01/yaounde_2020_en.pdf

Accra

Home node 161200 5.5560194444444, 0.1969 Ghana City EN No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title The City of Accra 2020 Voluntary Local Review (VLR) Report Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/01/accra_2020_en.pdf

Ngora District

1.4999972222222, 33.799997222222 Uganda Region EN No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Ngora District Local Government Voluntary Local Review (VLR) Report Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/01/ngora_district_2020_en.pdf

Jaén

37.769219444444, -2.2097194444444 Spain Region ES No Year Of Publication 2020 VLR Title Alignment of the II Strategic Plan of Jaen Province and the UN 2030 Agenda Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/01/jaen_2020_es.pdf

Induction seminar for delegations of the Permanent and Observer Missions to UN-Habitat – 31 January 2022

Programme overview Programme overview English The new governance structure of UN-Habitat Presentation by the Secretariat (DRAFT) English Preparation and Approval of the Strategic Plan and the annual work programme and budget Sources of funding, funding mechanisms and UN- Habitat’s resource mobilisation strategy Structure of UN-Habitat The UN-Habitat Strategic Plan for the period 2020-2023 Normative and… Continue reading Induction seminar for delegations of the Permanent and Observer Missions to UN-Habitat – 31 January 2022

Survey to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Second Session of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat for Year 2021

Introduction This survey is mandated by the Executive Board of UN-Habitat through decision 2021/8 which requested the Secretariat to conduct a survey following its second session of the year 2021 that took place from 15-16 November 2021. The Survey is to evaluate the effectiveness of that session, to further improve the process and outcome of future… Continue reading Survey to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Second Session of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat for Year 2021

First National Urban Forum of Lebanon

First National Urban Forum of Lebanon otienoe Mon, 01/10/2022 – 16:02 First National Urban Forum of Lebanon Towards a more sustainable and inclusive future for Lebanese cities Under the Patronage of the President of the Council of Ministers of the Lebanese Republic H.E. Mr. Najib Mikati 25–26 January 2022 About the National Urban Forum… Continue reading First National Urban Forum of Lebanon

SpeakUP: An app on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse in the Workplace

UN-Habitat has launched An app on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse in the Workplace. This application aims to: Raise awareness on the prevention and prohibition of sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace. Provide a single platform, a central repository, for users to easily access the necessary information about the rules and regulations that… Continue reading SpeakUP: An app on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse in the Workplace

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First session of the Executive Board for the year 2022

Thank you for your interest in the first session of the Executive Board for the year 2022. The registration form will be availed in due time.

Yokohama

35.449997222222, 139.63333055556 Japan City EN No Year Of Publication 2021 VLR Title Voluntary Local Review 2021 Yokohama: Report on the implementation of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development Website https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2021/12/yokohama_2021_en.pdf