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UN-Habitat in the News

Time to strengthen solutions to the growing urban challenges
Naomi Hoogervorst on Democratization of Design: "Equal Cities Need Equal Voices"
Kenya elected Vice-Chair of the UN-Habitat Executive Board
Urban Thinkers Campus – Transforming cities to be inclusive, equitable, and just through a paradigm shift towards gender equality
COVID-19 and the empathy revolution by UN-Habitat’s Eduardo Moreno in El Pais
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Press Releases

Press releases

UN-Habitat in Tunisia moderates a panel on 'The Cities of the Future' as part of the “Youth Future Zone” Symposium organised by the ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Youth Observatory Monday, 31 July 2023
Developing data-driven insights for cities Monday, 24 July 2023
UN-Habitat and Rebirth Beirut join forces to improve the city’s urban infrastructure and environment Monday, 24 July 2023
UN-Habitat in Tunisia and GDA Sidi Amor (Agricultural Development Grouping) join efforts for green and sustainable housing Thursday, 20 July 2023
SDG11 Progress Report: the world is failing to provide adequate housing Thursday, 13 July 2023
UN-Habitat and Ministry of Environment launch nationwide project to reduce marine litter and plastic pollution Monday, 10 July 2023
Second national Steering Committee convened on the “Resilient Water Solutions Against Climate Change” project in Lebanon. Tuesday, 4 July 2023
United Nations Habitat Assembly ends with the decision to prioritize housing Friday, 9 June 2023

Statements and speeches

Statements and speeches

Global Strategic Dialogue Series, Mannheim, 25 March 2019 - Executive Director Remarks Monday, 8 April 2019
Global Strategic Dialogue Series, Mannheim, 25 March 2019 - Executive Director Opening Remarks Monday, 8 April 2019
Gender Equality in Cities’ Round table, Brussels, 7 March 2019- Executive Director Remarks Monday, 8 April 2019
Fourth United Nations Environment Assembly, Cities Summit Innovation for Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Multi-Level and Integrated Urban Systems , Nairobi, 13 March 2019 - Executive Director Opening Remarks Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Fourth UN Environment Assembly, Nairobi, 15 March 2019 - Executive Director Statement Wednesday, 27 March 2019
One Planet Summit 2019 during the fourth UN Environment Assembly Deep Dive Session: Climate Investment Opportunities in African Cities, Nairobi, 14 March 2019 - Executive Director Remarks Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Breakfast Meeting of the Network of Women Ministers and Leaders for the Environment, Nairobi , 13 March 2019 - Executive Director Remarks Wednesday, 27 March 2019
United Nations Environment Assembly Opening of the Sustainable Innovation Expo, Nairobi, 11 March 2019 - Executive Director Remarks Wednesday, 27 March 2019

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