Iraq Strengthens Local Governance through Improved Planning and Implementation

Iraq Strengthens Local Governance through Improved Planning and Implementation

Bhagdad, October 2018 – The Local Area Development Programme (LADP) identifies key obstacles to local-level planning and service delivery in Iraq. Funded by the European […]

Moscow Hosts Urban October Session

Moscow Hosts Urban October Session

Moscow, 16 October 2018—The Moscow Urban Forum and UN-Habitat organized an Urban October session on The Circular City – The City as an Ecosystem for […]

Urban policy makers discuss integrated public transport solutions

Urban policy makers discuss integrated public transport solutions

La Paz, Bolivia, October 2018 – Policy makers and urban transport stakeholders from Bolivia, India and Zimbabwe met at the International Mobility Congress to discuss […]

Central and North Asian Countries Participate in Consultations on Asia and Pacific Cities 2019 Report

Central and North Asian Countries Participate in Consultations on Asia and Pacific Cities 2019 Report

Geneva, October 2018 – Policymakers and urban experts from North and Central Asia have met in Geneva to discuss the Future of Asia and Pacific […]

Saudi children use Minecraft to develop innovative ideas to improve public spaces

Saudi children use Minecraft to develop innovative ideas to improve public spaces

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 18 October 2018 – Minecraft is an online block by block building game in which players create their own unique world using […]

Harmonization of Urban Definitions Key to Monitoring Implementation of SDGs and the NUA

Harmonization of Urban Definitions Key to Monitoring Implementation of SDGs and the NUA

Nairobi, 17 October 2018 – A rapid assessment of approaches to collecting city level data reveals a mixed bag of results with huge variations not […]

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We just met with the EU and the SDC In #Brussels, in light of our launch of Phase II of MC2CM #urbanmigration in @StadtWien! The partnership among @ICMPD @uclg_org and @UNHABITAT keeps growing stronger. #HousingattheCentre @MaimunahSharif @VictorKisob

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OUT NOW❗️❕Strengthened #environmental & #social reviews in #urban development processes & their integration into broader decision making frameworks will support the implementation of the #NUA & #SDGs. Read the 6 case studies here --> https://t.co/HdbuNbTEJf

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The Moscow Urban Forum and @UNHABITAT organized an #UrbanOctober session on The Circular City Read more: https://t.co/uidlsDacvI @MaimunahSharif @VictorKisob #SDG11 #NewUrbanAgenda #LeavingNoOneBehind

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According to the latest air quality database,97% of cities with 100,000+ inhabitants in low- & middle-income countries do not meet @WHO air quality guidelines. However, in high-income countries, that figure decreases to 49%. WHAT CAN CITIES DO?! #WasteWiseCities #BeatAirPollution

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22 Oct

#DYK that 1/5 of black carbon emissions come from the transport sector? #Cities can reduce this by 25% by choosing cleaner flues and engines for bus fleets. Be part of the movement to clean up your city’s air! Take some alternatives: carpool 🚙 walk 🚶🏾‍♀️bike🚴🏼‍♀️ #UrbanOctober

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