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Annual Report
Annual Report 2024
UN-Habitat’s 2024 Annual Report, Adequate Housing for All, highlights global efforts to address the housing crisis and advance sustainable urbanization. The report showcases progress in reducing inequality, promoting… Read more
World Cities Report 2024
Flagship Report
World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action
Cities are both the victims of climate change and among its worst offenders: though disproportionately exposed to its impacts, they are also responsible for generating a significant share of global greenhouse gas… Read more
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WUF12 Perspectives. Voices on localization for sustainable urban development
Global Report
WUF12 Perspectives. Voices on localization for sustainable urban development
2025
WUF12 Perspectives is a new UN-Habitat analysis capturing the views of participants from the World Urban Forum 12 held in Cairo in 2024, focused on localization. It highlights three dimensions—implementation, representation, and translation—and identifies nine key elements to guide stakeholders in embedding localization into sustainable urban development and advancing global SDG localization efforts.
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WUF12 Report
Global Report
WUF12 Report
2025
The WUF12 Report provides an overview of the programme, participation and strategic highlights from the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum, held in Cairo, Egypt. It showcases the sustainability, inclusivity and diversity of the Forum, reflecting the collective efforts to advance sustainable urban development and implement the New Urban Agenda.
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Effective Climate Governance in Intermediary Cities: A Focus on Climate Mitigation
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Effective Climate Governance in Intermediary Cities: A Focus on Climate Mitigation
2025
As the world races toward a sustainable future, intermediary cities emerge as crucial players in effective climate mitigation. This guide offers practical insights into balancing economic development, environmental stewardship and social equity within these pivotal urban hubs. It delves into strategies such as climate-sensitive budgeting, urban planning and policy incentives that foster green transitions.

Designed for urban managers, climate champions and national or regional…
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Annual Report 2024 cover
Annual Report
Annual Report 2024
2025
UN-Habitat’s 2024 Annual Report, Adequate Housing for All, highlights global efforts to address the housing crisis and advance sustainable urbanization. The report showcases progress in reducing inequality, promoting prosperity, acting for climate change and building resilience. Through case studies and impact data, it details efforts in addressing adequate housing worldwide.
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Urban October Report 2024
2025
Youth are on the frontlines of climate action in an increasingly urbanized world. As cities grow and climate risks intensify, young people are leading the charge with bold ideas, activism, and local solutions. This publication explores their vital role in shaping sustainable, resilient cities, highlighted throughout Urban October.
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People Friendly Streets in Afghanistan
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People Friendly Streets in Afghanistan
2025
This Urban Street Design Manual offers context-sensitive guidance for creating safer, more inclusive, and people-friendly streets in Afghan cities. It outlines key street elements, design principles, and practical solutions to support sustainable mobility, improve accessibility, and enhance the urban environment for all users.
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Future Cities Advisory Outlook 2024
Country Report
Future Cities Advisory Outlook 2024: Digital Urban Governance
2025
Cities face tremendous challenges, demanding advanced and effective urban governance measures and tools. Digital solutions offer transformative potential through resources optimization, services enhancement, and inclusivity development. The Future Cities Advisory Outlook 2024 draws a clear technological landscape and implementation roadmap; collects 10 innovative practices from Chinese cities and enterprises; and launches Global Digital Urban Governance Initiatives. By embracing tech-driven…
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PLGS Annual Report 2024
Annual Report
PLGS Annual Report 2024
2025
Building upon a successful 2023, the 2024 Annual Report of the Policy, Legislation and Governance Section (PLGS) showcases continued progress towards achieving sustainable urban development. Through a range of impactful activities, PLGS strengthened its collaboration with donors, development partners, and beneficiary countries, advancing UN-Habitat work on policy, legislation, governance, metropolitan management, and urban-rural linkages.
This report highlights key achievements,…
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Towards inclusive solutions to urban internal displacement: A global framework for Governments, UN agencies, the Resident Coordinator System and partners.
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Towards inclusive solutions to urban internal displacement: A global framework for Governments, UN agencies, the Resident Coordinator System and partners.
2025
This publication by UN-Habitat provides a comprehensive framework for addressing urban internal displacement. It offers strategic guidance for governments, UN agencies, and partners to develop sustainable, scalable, and transformative solutions, focusing on housing, land, and basic services to support displaced communities in urban areas.
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United Nations Habitat Assembly closes with a new plan to tackle the global housing crisis
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HSP/HA.2/CRP.3: Draft decision 2/8: Dates and provisional agenda of the third session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly
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HSP/HA.2/CRP.3: Draft decision 2/8: Dates and provisional agenda of the third session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly
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HSP/HA.2/CRP.3: Draft decision 2/8: Dates and provisional agenda of the third session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly
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HSP/HA.2/CRP.3: Draft decision 2/8: Dates and provisional agenda of the third session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly
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HSP/HA.2/CRP.3: Draft decision 2/8: Dates and provisional agenda of the third session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly
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HSP/HA.2/CRP.3: Draft decision 2/8: Dates and provisional agenda of the third session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly
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HSP/HA.2/CRP.2: Proposed consensual changes to the draft strategic plan as contained in document HSP/OECPR.2025/13
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HSP/HA.2(II)/L.1: Draft proceedings of the United Nations Habitat Assembly of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme at its resumed second session
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