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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
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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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Master Tool on Climate Change: Flagship 3 RISE UP - Resilient Settlements for the Urban Poor
2022
Over recent years, UN-Habitat has developed various guides and tools in the context of climate change and urban/human settlements development; however a stocktaking and managing mechanism was lacking. To efficiently and effectively utilize the guides and tools and to maximize the use of limited resources, the importance of a master tool has been pointed out.
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Global Report
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021
2021
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021 outlines some significant impacts in many areas that are already apparent. The global extreme poverty rate rose for the first time in over 20 years, and 119 to 124 million people were pushed back into extreme poverty in 2020. There is a risk of a generational catastrophe regarding schooling, where an additional 101 million children have fallen below the minimum reading proficiency level, potentially wiping out two decades of education gains.
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Technical Report
Bakalian Waste Storage Site Sampling Methodology and Analytical Report
2021
Under the guidance of UN-Habitat Lebanon, and as part of the emergency response to the massive explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, IBI Group was commissioned to provide technical oversight and testing for a small-scale trial on the reuse of construction and demolition waste (CDW) for environmentally sustainable urban-restoration developments.
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Policy and Strategy
Multi-Level Governance for Effective Urban Climate Action in the Global South
2021
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 action. To ensure effective climate action, multi-level governance is essential as it calls for all state and non-state actors to act on climate change. Thus, multi-level governance holds immense power to assist urban areas in the Global South to enhance their resilience and grow in climate-friendly ways.
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Technical Report
Kalobeyei Photobook 2: A sustainable settlement for all – then vs now
2021
The Kalobeyei Photobook 2 builds upon the foundations of the first Kalobeyei Photobook published in 2016. It traces the progress of urbanization since the inception of the Kalobeyei Settlement in Turkana, Kenya, and captures discussions on thematic areas through the perspective of Turkana and Refugee youth. Like the first time, the youth utilized their skills in Photography and ICT, and contributed to the discussions which practitioners can heed moving forward.
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Technical Report
Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region and the Blue Economy: Status Report
2021
For the blue economy to flourish in coastal cities, service provision challenges must be addressed alongside or as part of specific blue economy investments, as part of holistic programming, integrated with wider resilient urban planning and climate adaptation. It is intended that this report and the accompanying documents within this project portfolio provide a solid foundation for future urban blue economy planning across the region.
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Technical Report
Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region and the Blue Economy: Strategic Roadmap
2021
WIOMSA and UN Habitat commissioned Arup to prepare a ‘Roadmap for the Development of the Blue Economy in Coastal Cities’, which provides recommendations for cities in current and future blue economy planning, activities and investment. The Roadmap provides strategic and operational blue economy recommendations across case study cities, which stakeholders are encouraged to also read and consider with respect to their city or region.
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Global Report
The sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO) for Cities report
2021
GEO for Cities aims to inform, engage and support dialogue among city decision makers and other actors involved in urban issues. The GEO-6 report, published in 2019, identified urbanization as one of five main drivers of environmental change and also looked at the impact on cities and city residents of related challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
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Technical Report
Innovative Experiences of Cities on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action through South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)
2021
The publication features 12 case studies from 15 cities in six sectors of environmental sustainability and climate action, providing useful insights on practical and effective solutions to inspire, replicate, and upscale South-South and triangular cooperation at the sub-national level in different context.
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Document
HSP/EB.2024/CRP.3 - Update on the work of the 2024 Bureau of the Executive Board towards preparations of the session
Posted on May 6th, 2024
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Financial Audit
Acquisition Report to Member States - April 2024
Posted on May 6th, 2024
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Technical Report
compedium_of_inspiring_practices_2nd_edition-1.pdf
Posted on May 2nd, 2024
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