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Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises
Annual Report
Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises
In a world grappling with crises, cities emerge as pivotal agents of change. UN-Habitat’s 2023 report underscores the urgent need for urban transformation to tackle issues ranging from climate change to inequality,… Read more
SDG 11 SYNTHESIS REPORT HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM 2023
Global Report
Rescuing SDG 11 for a resilient urban planet
The current report shows that the world is off track in achieving SDG 11. Rescuing SDG 11 is urgent for the sake of present and future generations. The report points to the immense opportunities that exist and the… Read more

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Technical Report
Global framework for the response to malaria in urban areas
Technical Report
The Comprehensive Multisectoral Action Framework - Malaria and Sustainable Development
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Integrating health in urban and territorial planning: A sourcebook for urban leaders, health and planning professionals
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
A Guide: Leveraging Multi-Level Governance Approaches to Promote Health Equity
Air Quality in African Cities
Technical Report
Air Quality in African Cities
2023
This report contains a comparative analysis of five African cities in terms of their air pollution problem, as well as their attempts to manage and improve air quality.
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Executive Director’s Report 2022
Policy and Strategy
Executive Director’s Report 2022
2023
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Integrating health in urban and territorial planning: sourcebook for urban leaders, health and planning professionals - cover
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Integrating health in urban and territorial planning: A sourcebook for urban leaders, health and planning professionals
2023
This sourcebook identifies a comprehensive selection of existing resources and tools to support the incorporation of health into UTP, including advocacy frameworks, entry points and guidance, as well as tools and illustrative case studies. It does not provide prescriptions for specific scenarios – these should be determined by context, people and available resources.
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Global framework for the response to malaria in urban areas
Technical Report
Global framework for the response to malaria in urban areas
2022
This framework supports the control and elimination of malaria in urban environments. It guides city leaders, health programmes and urban planners as they respond to the challenges of rapid urbanisation in a targeted way. For each urban context, the strategic use of data can inform effective, tailored responses and help build resilience against the threat of malaria and other vector-borne diseases.
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Why infrastructure matters: active mobility, public transport, and economic growth in African cities
Technical Report
Why infrastructure matters: active mobility, public transport, and economic growth in African cities
2022
This study explores the benefits that can accrue if cities prioritise active mobility and public transport. It quantifies the benefits of walking, cycling, and public transport in the Africa region, comparing alternate investment scenarios for the 188 largest African cities. Under a Business-as-Usual (BAU) scenario, cities would continue to focus on road expansions, flyovers, and other investments primarily catering to personal car use. In a Sustainable scenario, cities would develop adequate…
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The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022
Global Report
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022
2022
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022 provides a global overview of progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, using the latest available data and estimates. It tracks the global and regional progress towards the 17 Goals with in-depth analyses of selected indicators for each Goal.
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2022 Catalogue of Services
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2022 Catalogue of Services
2022
UN-Habitat’s Catalogue of Services provides the current range of ways in which the organization can support national and local governments, partners and stakeholders to address their development challenges and advance sustainable and inclusive urban development using its services, expertise and tools.
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A Guide: Leveraging Multi-Level Governance Approaches to Promote Health Equity
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
A Guide: Leveraging Multi-Level Governance Approaches to Promote Health Equity
2021
UN-Habitat works in over 90 countries to promote transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance, and collaborative action. UN-Habitat has developed this Guide to provide knowledge and resources on the multi-level governance strategies and tools that government at all levels (national, regional and local) can utilize for emergency health preparedness and the achievement of health equity.
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Integrating health into urban and territorial planning: Piloting the asset-based approach
Activities Report
Integrating health into urban and territorial planning: Piloting the asset-based approach
2021
Report on UN-Habitat trainings piloting the asset-based approach from the Sourcebook for Integrating health into urban and territorial planning.
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Financial Audit
Acquisition report to Member states - May
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Acquisition Report to Member States - May 2024
Financial Audit
Acquisition Report to Member States - May 2024
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
إدراج الصحة في التخطيط الحضري والإقليمي: كتاب مرجعي
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Acquisition Report May 2024
Financial Audit
Acquisition Report May 2024
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Document
Draft Stakeholder engagement policy second reading version 12 June 2024
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Document
Summary of Discussions
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Call for Proposal
Call for proposal
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Press Release
Anacláudia Marinheiro Centeno Rossbach of Brazil appointed as new Executive Director of UN-Habitat
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Paper
White Paper for Policy Formulation and Project Implementation (Spanish)
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