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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... un habitatmigration councilcovid 19services urbansupports 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... urban profilefrench languageun habitatmadagascarversion https://rlg.rxc.mybluehost.me/ Richard Sennett – Chair, Urban Initiatives Group – UN Habitat // Chair, Theatrum Mundi group unrichardsennettchairurban 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... un habitatjoins forcesleading expertsurban solutionsinternally displaced