Statement by the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Maimunah Mohd Sharif On the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations
September 22nd, 2020
On this occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations, we must not forget the good work of past generations, whose commitment to peace and a ‘rules based’ co-existence of nations has lifted…
Esri enters into Memorandum of Understanding with UN-Habitat on using location intelligence to build sustainable communities globally
September 21st, 2020
17 September 2020, Redlands, California, USA - Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, announced today it entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with UN-Habitat. Under the agreement UN-…
This year World Cleanup Day has a different meaning in Lebanon
September 19th, 2020
Beirut, 19 September 2020. Following the Port of Beirut explosions on 4 August this year World Cleanup Day has a different meaning in Lebanon. While UN-Habitat, together with the rest of the…
40 Days Safer Cities Challenge
September 19th, 2020
Nairobi, 18 September 2020 - The 40 Days Safer Cities Challenge is an annual international campaign that starts on 21 September, the International Day of Peace, and runs until 31 October which is…
India hosts webinar on integrating health in urban planning
September 18th, 2020
New Delhi, 10 September 2020 - UN-Habitat and partners recently held a webinar to address how the planning and building of cities define the quality of life of their residents including living spaces…
Young people design their cities through #FutureCitiesChallenge
September 18th, 2020
18 September 2020 - UN-Habitat and Fondation Botnar are aiming to make cities and communities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable through unlocking the innovation and creativity of young men…
Third Multilevel Dialogue on the climate agenda brings together national and local governments, and civil organizations
September 15th, 2020
This story originally appeared in Urban LEDS on September 15, 2020. 15 September 2020 - In August, ICLEI South America and the government of the State of Pernambuco, Brazil, held the Third Multilevel…
Participants at the inaugural Habitat in Towns:Collingwood World Summit agree on a Town Leaders Global Network
September 15th, 2020
Collingwood, Canada, September 2020 - The inaugural Habitat in Towns: Collingwood World Summit, a collaborative effort between the Urban Economy Forum, UN-Habitat, and the Town of Collingwood, Canada…
Cities of Balikpapan and Bogor review Urban-LEDS Project I
September 14th, 2020
This story originally appeared in Urban LEDS on September 14, 2020. 14 September 2020 - ICLEI SEAS in partnership with the city governments of Balikpapan and Bogor, held a virtual kick-off meeting…
ICLEI and UN-HABITAT train Lao cities on climate tools and low-emission strategies
September 14th, 2020
This story originally appeared in Urban LEDS on September 14, 2020. Pakse City, Laos, 14 September 2020 – ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS), in…
UN-Habitat calls for cities to apply to host World Habitat Day and World Cities Day in 2021 and 2022
September 11th, 2020
11 September 2020 –UN-Habitat has opened the applications for cities to express their interest in hosting the Global Observance of World Habitat Day or World Cities Day in 2021 or 2022. The two days…
Qatar Fund For Development supports UN-Habitat to remove and reuse debris in Yemeni city
September 9th, 2020
Sa’ada City, Yemen, 9 September 2020 – The Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) has contributed USD 2 million to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to clean up debris and…
Assessement by UN-Habitat and partners makes recommendations on land distribution in Darfur
September 8th, 2020
Darfur, Sudan, September 2020 - UN-Habitat Sudan Country Programme and the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) have launched the “Darfur Land Administration Assessment: Analysis and Recommendations”…
2020 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award Winners Announced
September 8th, 2020
Nairobi, 8 September 2020 – The winners of this year’s UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour, one of the world’s most prestigious awards presented to those working on urbanization, have been selected. This…
Accra’s steps toward clean air: The Essence of the Urban Health and Short-lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Reduction Project – Urban-LEDS II synergy highlight
September 7th, 2020
This story originally appeared in Urban LEDS on September 7, 2020. 7 September 2020 - By introducing a great number of specific climate actions through case studies from all over the world, the guide…