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Jerkmate
https://urbanhabitat.org/policy-advocacy/transportation-justice
Transportation Justice – Urban Habitat
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https://urbanhabitat.org/campaigns/the-peoples-land-and-housing-alliance/
The People’s Land and Housing Alliance – Urban Habitat
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https://urbanhabitat.org/newsletter/earth-day-and-carl-anthonys-legacy/
Earth Day and Carl Anthony’s Legacy – Urban Habitat
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https://urbanhabitat.org/
Urban Habitat
urban habitat
https://urbanhabitat.org/land-acknowledgement/
Land Acknowledgement – Urban Habitat
land acknowledgementurban habitat
https://unhabitat.org/human-rights-rule-of-law-and-the-new-urban-agenda
Human Rights, Rule of Law and the New Urban Agenda | UN-Habitat
Laws and effects of their application can either facilitate or undermine human rights and inclusivity. The urban space represents an area in which the...
new urban agendahuman rightsun habitatrulelaw
https://unhabitat.org/multi-level-urban-forums-a-guide
Multi-Level Urban Forums: A Guide | UN-Habitat
Urban Forums are critical and inclusive platforms to domesticate and localize global agendas and to advance evidence-based policymaking and review, as well as...
guide un habitatmulti levelurbanforums
https://unhabitat.org/urban-energy-technical-note-05-energy-and-cost-savings-ee-appliances
Urban Energy Technical Note 05: Energy and Cost Savings - EE Appliances | UN-Habitat
Did you know that there is a worldwide trend towards energy efficient appliances and building materials? And did you know that growing awareness and...
urban energy technicalcost savingsun habitatnote05
https://unhabitat.org/urban-content-in-ndc-30-a-snapshot-of-128-ndcs
Urban Content in NDC 3.0 — A snapshot of 128 NDCs | UN-Habitat
Cities remain central to the climate agenda: they concentrate rising risks, trillions in exposed assets and most future growth. The third round of Nationally...
ndc 3 0un habitaturbancontentsnapshot
https://unhabitat.org/
UN-Habitat - A Better Urban Future | UN-Habitat
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https://unhabitat.org/programme/urban-crisis-recovery-and-reconstruction-in-the-arab-region
Urban Crisis Recovery and Reconstruction in the Arab region | UN-Habitat
region un habitaturbancrisisrecoveryreconstruction
https://unhabitat.org/topic/urban-governance
Urban Governance | UN-Habitat
governance un habitaturban
https://unhabitat.org/urban-regeneration-for-inclusive-communities-thriving-cities-clarification-note
Urban Regeneration for Inclusive Communities, Thriving Cities: Clarification Note | UN-Habitat
This Clarification Note situates UN-Habitat’s Flagship Programme Inclusive Communities, Thriving Cities within recent Executive Board deliberations, explaining...
urban regenerationinclusive communitiesthriving citiesclarificationnote
https://unhabitat.org/urban-energy-technical-note-15-feed-in-tariff-policy
Urban Energy Technical Note 15: Feed-in Tariff Policy | UN-Habitat
Energy has been described as the missing Millennium Development Goal (MDG), the catalyst without which other goals for issues such as health, education and...
urban energy technicalpolicy un habitatnote 15feedtariff
https://unhabitat.org/enhancing-nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs-through-urban-climate-action
Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) through urban climate action | UN-Habitat
In the coming months and years, Member States will continue to undertake domestic processes to review, strengthen and implement their Nationally Determined...
determined contributions ndcsurban climate actionun habitatenhancingnationally
https://unhabitat.org/project/urban-connections-public-space-planning-for-inclusive-communities-0
Urban Connections: Public space planning for inclusive communities | UN-Habitat
public spaceinclusive communitiesurbanconnectionsplanning
https://unhabitat.org/programme/inclusive-cities-enhancing-the-positive-impacts-of-urban-migration
Inclusive cities: Enhancing the positive impacts of urban migration | UN-Habitat
urban migration uninclusive citiespositive impactsenhancinghabitat
https://unhabitat.org/auki-urban-profile
Auki Urban Profile | UN-Habitat
Auki was set up in 1909 by the British administration and is located approximately 100 kilometers from Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands. Auki serves as...
urban profile unaukihabitat
https://unhabitat.org/topic/urban-energy
Urban Energy | UN-Habitat
urban energyun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/mainstreaming-migration-and-displacement-into-urban-policy-a-guide
Mainstreaming Migration and Displacement into Urban Policy: A Guide | UN-Habitat
Migration and urbanization are increasingly two sides of the same coin: migration is in many countries a primary driver of urban growth, while cities in turn...
guide un habitaturban policymainstreamingmigrationdisplacement
https://unhabitat.org/topic/urban-migration
Urban Migration | UN-Habitat
urban migration unhabitat
https://unhabitat.org/news/20-may-2021/expert-group-meeting-focuses-on-people-centred-urban-governance
Expert Group Meeting focuses on People Centred Urban Governance | UN-Habitat
expert group meetinggovernance un habitatpeople centredfocusesurban
https://unhabitat.org/urban-energy-technical-note-09-university-curriculum-development
Urban Energy Technical Note 09: University Curriculum Development | UN-Habitat
The transition towards clean energy and sustainable use of resources calls upon all stakeholders across different sectors of society to make fundamental...
urban energy technicaldevelopment un habitatuniversity curriculumnote09
https://unhabitat.org/news/05-feb-2021/un-habitat-supports-mayors-migration-council-to-provide-covid-19-services-to-urban
UN-Habitat supports Mayors Migration Council to provide COVID-19 services to urban refugees and...
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https://unhabitat.org/2026-high-level-meeting-of-the-un-general-assembly-on-the-new-urban-agenda
2026 High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the New Urban Agenda | UN-Habitat
high level meetingun general assemblynew urban agenda2026habitat
https://unhabitat.org/topic/urban-rural-linkages
Urban-Rural Linkages | UN-Habitat
urban rural linkagesun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/the-global-urban-monitoring-framework
The Global Urban Monitoring Framework | UN-Habitat
The Global Urban Monitoring Framework was endorsed by the UN Statistical Commission in March 2022 for implementation as part of the Harmonized Global UN...
framework un habitatglobal urbanmonitoring
https://unhabitat.org/about-us/new-urban-agenda
New Urban Agenda | UN-Habitat
new urban agendaun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/madagascar-moramanga-urban-profile-french-language-version
Madagascar: Moramanga Urban Profile (French Language Version) | UN-Habitat
Le profilage urbain consiste en une évaluation rapide des conditions de vie urbaine, afin de définir les actions à mener, en identifiant les besoins...
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https://rlg.rxc.mybluehost.me/
Richard Sennett – Chair, Urban Initiatives Group – UN Habitat // Chair, Theatrum Mundi
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https://unhabitat.org/news/07-jun-2023/un-habitat-forms-new-partnership-with-key-commonwealth-associations-to-focus-on-urban-law
UN-Habitat forms new partnership with key Commonwealth Associations to focus on urban law |...
un habitatforms newpartnershipkeycommonwealth
https://unhabitat.org/topic/urban-safety
Urban Safety | UN-Habitat
urban safetyun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/sustainable-urban-energy-planning
Sustainable Urban Energy Planning | UN-Habitat
The main purpose of this handbook is to assist people who are working in or with local government to develop sustainable energy and climate action plans and...
sustainable urbanenergy planningun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/steering-the-metropolis-metropolitan-governance-for-sustainable-urban-development
Steering the Metropolis: Metropolitan Governance for Sustainable Urban Development | UN-Habitat
A distinctive feature of urbanization in the last 50 years is the expansion of urban populations and built development well beyond what was earlier conceived...
sustainable urban developmentun habitatsteeringmetropolismetropolitan
https://unhabitat.org/future-cities-advisory-outlook-2020-urban-technologies-in-china
Future Cities Advisory Outlook 2020: Urban Technologies in China | UN-Habitat
The “Future Cities Advisory Outlook 2020: Urban Technologies in China” is the first report of the UN-Habitat China Future Cities Council (CFCC), an initiative...
future citieschina unadvisoryoutlook2020
https://habitat3.org/the-new-urban-agenda/
The New Urban Agenda - Habitat III
new urban agendahabitatiii
https://unhabitat.org/urban-climate-action-the-urban-content-of-the-ndcs-global-review-2022
Urban Climate Action - The Urban Content of the NDCs: Global Review 2022 | UN-Habitat
The world is on track to reach peak global temperatures between 2.1 – 2.9⁰C above preindustrial levels by 2100, which far exceeds the 1.5⁰C target recognized...
urban climate action2022 un habitatglobal reviewcontentndcs
https://unhabitat.org/urban-regeneration-for-localizing-the-sustainable-development-goals
Urban Regeneration for Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals | UN-Habitat
As cities expand and inequalities rise, localizing the SDGs becomes increasingly urgent. Challenges such as insufficient affordable housing, basic services...
sustainable development goalsurban regenerationun habitatlocalizing
https://unhabitat.org/node/142832
New Urban Agenda-Bahasa-Malaysia | UN-Habitat
Adopted in 2016 in Habitat III, the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, the New Urban Agenda is an action-oriented document...
new urban agendabahasa malaysiaun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/topic/urban-regeneration
Urban Regeneration | UN-Habitat
urban regenerationun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/news/02-sep-2021/un-habitat-tunisia-addresses-urban-and-environmental-marginalization-of-migrants
UN-Habitat Tunisia addresses urban and environmental marginalization of migrants | UN-Habitat
un habitattunisiaaddressesurbanenvironmental
https://unhabitat.org/news/23-mar-2026/mexico-city-wins-bid-to-host-world-urban-forum-in-2028
Mexico City wins bid to host World Urban Forum in 2028 | UN-Habitat
world urban forummexico citywins bid2028 unhost
https://unhabitat.org/urban-rural-land-linkages-a-concept-and-framework-for-action
Urban-Rural Land Linkages: A Concept and Framework for Action | UN-Habitat
This publication presents a framework for tackling urban-rural land challenges. It is designed to help a range of stakeholders in developing countries...
action un habitaturban rurallandlinkagesconcept
https://unhabitat.org/news/05-nov-2021/un-habitat-facilitates-formulation-of-sustainable-urban-development-strategies-in
UN-Habitat facilitates formulation of sustainable urban development strategies in DRC | UN-Habitat
sustainable urban developmentun habitatfacilitatesformulationstrategies
https://unhabitat.org/urban-energy-technical-note-03-sun-shading
Urban Energy Technical Note 03: Sun Shading | UN-Habitat
The most significant factor affecting the built environment in the East Africa region is solar energy, which impacts on it throughout the year. The shapes of...
urban energy technicalun habitatnote03sun
https://unhabitat.org/urban-energy-technical-note-18-plastic-tubular-biogas-digester
Urban Energy Technical Note 18: Plastic Tubular Biogas Digester | UN-Habitat
One way of reducing energy consumption in residential and institutional buildings such as schools and hospitals is by use of a tubular biogas digester. Use of...
urban energy technical18 plasticun habitatnotetubular
https://unhabitat.org/national-urban-profile
National Urban Profile | UN-Habitat
The objective of this study is to outline a profile of the urban sector of the Republic of Cape Verde with the aim of contributing to the development of...
national urban profileun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/sustainable-urban-energy
Sustainable Urban Energy | UN-Habitat
For cities to confront the challenges of fossil fuel depletion, increasing energy costs and rapid climate change, it is inevitable to develop and implement...
sustainable urbanenergy unhabitat
https://unhabitat.org/topic/urban-legislation
Urban Legislation | UN-Habitat
un habitaturbanlegislation
https://unhabitat.org/solomon-islands-national-urban-profile-0
Solomon Islands National Urban Profile | UN-Habitat
Urban profiling in Solomon Islands started in 2011, following a partnership agreement made between the Government of Solomon Islands and UN‑Habitat in response...
national urban profilesolomon islandsun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/news/21-jul-2021/germany-among-30-countries-reporting-on-the-implementation-of-the-new-urban-agenda
Germany among 30 countries reporting on the implementation of the New Urban Agenda | UN-Habitat
new urban agendagermany among30 countriesreportingimplementation
https://unhabitat.org/implementing-the-new-urban-agenda-by-strengthening-urban-rural-linkages
Implementing the new Urban Agenda by strengthening Urban-Rural Linkages | UN-Habitat
This publication on Urban-Rural Linkages reaffirms that the discourse on urbanization must depart from the traditional and outdated dichotomy of urban and...
new urban agendastrengthening ruralun habitatimplementinglinkages
https://unhabitat.org/international-guidelines-on-urban-and-territorial-planning-ig-utp-handbook
International Guidelines on Urban and Territorial Planning (IG-UTP) Handbook | UN-Habitat
In 2015, the Governing Council of UN-Habitat approved the International Guidelines on Urban and Territorial Planning as a set of universal principles for the...
international guidelineshandbook unurbanterritorialplanning
https://unhabitat.org/news/13-jan-2021/un-habitat-and-switzerland-launch-new-programme-on-urban-planning-and
UN-Habitat and Switzerland launch new programme on Urban Planning and Infrastructure in cities...
un habitatlaunch newurban planningswitzerlandprogramme
https://unhabitat.org/integrating-migration-into-urban-development-interventions
Integrating migration into urban development interventions | UN-Habitat
This Toolkit provides concise, operational, and user-friendly information and tools to support partners to understand how migration can be reflected in the...
urban developmentun habitatintegratingmigrationinterventions
https://unhabitat.org/news/15-dec-2025/applications-now-open-for-the-wuf13-urban-expo
Applications now open for the WUF13 Urban Expo | UN-Habitat
expo unapplicationsopenwuf13urban
https://unhabitat.org/urban-impact-issue-29
Urban Impact Issue 29 | UN-Habitat
Welcome to the 29th edition of Urban Impact. In this issue, we spotlight the global call for countries to host the World Habitat Day 2026, which will focus on...
urban impact issueun habitat29
https://unhabitat.org/urban-impact-issue-28
Urban Impact Issue 28 | UN-Habitat
Welcome to the 28th edition of Urban Impact. In this issue, we spotlight global efforts to secure adequate housing for all, with the United Nations Habitat...
urban impact issueun habitat28
https://unhabitat.org/network/global-network-of-urban-planning-and-design-labs
Global Network of Urban Planning and Design Labs | UN-Habitat
global networkurban planningdesign labsun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/multi-level-governance-for-effective-urban-climate-action-in-the-global-south
Multi-Level Governance for Effective Urban Climate Action in the Global South | UN-Habitat
As recognized by the Paris Agreement, cities play an important role to mitigate and adapt to climate change as cities can mobilize strong and ambitious climate...
multi level governanceurban climate actionglobal southun habitateffective
https://unhabitat.org/ai-for-spatial-mapping-and-analysis-geoai-toolkit-for-urban-planners
AI for Spatial Mapping and Analysis: GeoAI Toolkit for Urban Planners | UN-Habitat
Urban planning provides a strategic framework for shaping sustainable, inclusive and well-functioning cities. As populations grow and climate, environmental...
un habitataispatialmappinganalysis
https://unhabitat.org/madagascar-manakara-urban-profile
Madagascar: Manakara Urban Profile | UN-Habitat
Le profilage urbain consiste en une évaluation rapide des conditions de vie urbaine, afin de définir les actions à mener, en identifiant les besoins...
urban profile unmadagascarmanakarahabitat
https://unhabitat.org/inclusive-cities-enhancing-the-positive-impacts-of-urban-migration
Inclusive cities: Enhancing the positive impacts of urban migration | UN-Habitat
The flagship programme supports local and national authorities in creating inclusive and non-discriminatory urban environments for all people. With a strong...
urban migration uninclusive citiespositive impactsenhancinghabitat
https://unhabitat.org/reforming-urban-laws-in-africa-a-practical-guide
Reforming Urban Laws in Africa: A Practical Guide | UN-Habitat
This guide aims to create and strengthen law-making processes that build and secure the legal rights of all people living in all urban areas to be governed...
guide un habitatreformingurbanlawsafrica
https://unhabitat.org/guidance-for-responding-to-displacement-in-urban-areas
Guidance for Responding to Displacement in Urban Areas | UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat and UNHCR have been working together to advance their shared mandate to improve assistance for UNHCR’s persons of concern (PoC).
urban areasun habitatguidancerespondingdisplacement
https://unhabitat.org/programme/national-urban-policy
National Urban Policy | UN-Habitat
national urban policyun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/unlocking-the-potential-of-cities-financing-sustainable-urban-development
Unlocking the Potential of Cities: Financing Sustainable Urban Development | UN-Habitat
This position paper explores global trends and characteristics in urbanization, emphasizing the significance of investing in cities. It delves into challenges...
sustainable urban developmentun habitatunlockingpotentialcities
https://unhabitat.org/financing-sustainable-urban-development
Financing Sustainable Urban Development | UN-Habitat
The intention of the initiative is to identify lessons on how to strengthen urban finance, building on a range of city case studies from countries selected to...
sustainable urban developmentun habitatfinancing
https://unhabitat.org/news/18-mar-2021/un-habitat-executive-director-discusses-sustainable-urban-solutions-with-the
UN-Habitat Executive Director discusses sustainable urban solutions with the President of Burkina...
un habitat executivedirector discussessustainable urbansolutionspresident
https://unhabitat.org/mainstreaming-transport-and-mobility-into-jordans-national-urban-policy-thematic-guide
Mainstreaming Transport and Mobility into Jordan's National Urban Policy Thematic Guide | UN-Habitat
Transport is widely recognized as a prerequisite for sound economic development, as it drives competitiveness, growth, and job creation. It provides access and...
national urban policyguide un habitatmainstreamingtransportmobility
https://unhabitat.org/urban-impact-issue-30
Urban Impact Issue 30 | UN-Habitat
Welcome to the 30th edition of Urban Impact. In this issue, we highlight key milestones on the road to the World Urban Forum 13, with registration now open and...
urban impact issue30 unhabitat
https://unhabitat.org/gizo-urban-profile
Gizo Urban Profile | UN-Habitat
Gizo is the provincial center for the Western province and is located approximately 370 kilometers from Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands. It serves as...
urban profile ungizohabitat
https://unhabitat.org/final-evaluation-of-youth-and-urban-regeneration-somalia-yours-project
Final Evaluation of Youth and Urban Regeneration Somalia (YOURS) Project | UN-Habitat
The YOURS project successfully contributed to sustainable urban development by building resilient communities, providing urban services, and creating...
final evaluationurban regenerationun habitatyouthsomalia
https://unhabitat.org/news/11-may-2020/participants-at-covid-19-urban-thinkers-campus-discuss-critical-need-for-housing
Participants at COVID-19 Urban Thinkers Campus discuss critical need for housing | UN-Habitat
housing un habitatcovid 19critical needparticipantsurban
https://unhabitat.org/topic/national-urban-policy
National Urban Policy | UN-Habitat
national urban policyun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/project/leaving-no-place-behind-strengthening-urban-rural-linkages-in-africa
Leaving No Place Behind: Strengthening Urban-Rural Linkages in Africa | UN-Habitat
urban rural linkagesplace behindafrica unleavingstrengthening
https://unhabitat.org/financing-for-resilient-and-green-urban-solutions-in-accra-and-tema-ghana
Financing for Resilient and Green Urban Solutions in Accra and Tema, Ghana | UN-Habitat
This report: Financing for Resilient and Green Urban Solutions in Accra and Tema, Ghana examines the status of housing and urban infrastructure and how much...
green urbanaccra temaun habitatfinancingresilient
https://unhabitat.org/knowledge/global-urban-lectures
Global Urban Lectures | UN-Habitat
global urbanun habitatlectures
https://unhabitat.org/guidelines-for-urban-ecosystem-based-adaptation-in-the-arab-region
Guidelines for Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation in the Arab Region | UN-Habitat
The Guidelines for Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Urban Areas of the Arab Region aim to support the mainstreaming and uptake of the EbA approach in the Arab...
ecosystem based adaptationregion un habitatguidelinesurbanarab
https://unhabitat.org/world-urban-campaign
World Urban Campaign | UN-Habitat
world urban campaignun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/global-state-of-national-urban-policy-2024
Global State of National Urban Policy 2024 | UN-Habitat
A robust national urban policy (NUP) facilitates achieving sustainable urban development as a shared responsibility across levels of government and amongst all...
national urban policy2024 un habitatglobal state
https://unhabitat.org/urban-regeneration-as-a-tool-for-inclusive-and-sustainable-recovery
Urban Regeneration as a tool for Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery | UN-Habitat
Final Report of the Expert Group Meeting on Urban Regeneration as a tool for Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery, held on December 2021 (Bilbao, Spain),...
urban regenerationsustainable recoveryun habitattoolinclusive
https://urbanpolicyplatform.org/
Urban Policy Platform - UN-Habitat
Jan 9, 2026 - Urban Policy Platform by UN-Habitat empowers governments with tools for effective policy, legislation, metropolitan and urban-rural linkages.
urban policy platformun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/urban-impact-issue-27
Urban Impact Issue 27 | UN-Habitat
Welcome to the 27th edition of Urban Impact. This quarter, we bring you fresh perspectives and powerful stories driving sustainable urban change around the...
urban impact issue27 unhabitat
https://unhabitat.org/solomon-islands-national-urban-profile
Solomon Islands: National Urban profile | UN-Habitat
Rapid urban sector profiling studies have been undertaken in Solomon Islands by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey with the support of UN‑Habitat and...
national urban profilesolomon islandsun habitat
https://unhabitat.org/news/17-may-2020/un-habitat-joins-forces-with-leading-experts-to-propose-urban-solutions-for
UN-Habitat joins forces with leading experts to propose urban solutions for internally displaced...
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