UN-Habitat Assembly Booklet

UN-Habitat Assembly Booklet

UN-Habitat is holding its first ever UN-Habitat Assembly bringing together all 193 member states from 27 – 31 May 2019. […]

UN Environment Assembly hosts inaugural Cities Summit

UN Environment Assembly hosts inaugural Cities Summit

Nairobi, 13 March 2019 – UN-Habitat and UN Environment, together with ICLEI, UCLG and Cities Alliance, co-hosted the first Cities […]

Kenya’s Kisii Town validates Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy

Kenya’s Kisii Town validates Draft Solid Waste Management Strategy

Kisii, Kenya: The stakeholders in solid waste management in  Kisii town, Kenya, provided inputs to the draft long term strategy […]

UN-Habitat supports the spread of youth resource centres across East Africa

UN-Habitat supports the spread of youth resource centres across East Africa

February 2019 – The UN-Habitat Executive Director has praised the One Stop Youth Resource Centres, spaces created by UN-Habitat, local […]

UN-Habitat unveils new Chinese partnership to explore the use of artificial intelligence in cities

UN-Habitat unveils new Chinese partnership to explore the use of artificial intelligence in cities

BEIJING February 2019 –UN-Habitat is joining forces with Chinese partners to promote a dialogue on how artificial intelligence can ensure […]

UN Habitat opens a ‘One Stop Youth Centre’ in Wau, South Sudan

UN Habitat opens a ‘One Stop Youth Centre’ in Wau, South Sudan

Wau City, South Sudan, February 2019 – Young people in Wau, in the north west of South Sudan, will have […]

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Urban Impact March 2019 Edition
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UN-Habitat and Kenya’s Makueni county sign pledge to empower youth and improve lives
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UN Habitat Commits to Implementing the Global Compact on Migration
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Maimunah Mohd Sharif on Blue Economy Conference: Local governments have to play a role to ensure we achieve sustainability
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“The utility is currently improving #water supply & #sanitation in Mwanza, Magu, Misungwi, Bukoba & Musoma supported by @EIB, @AFD_France,@UNHABITAT & Government of @Tz_Kwanza." - Eng. Sanga-MD @mwauwasatz #Water4All @UN_Water @AfDB_Group @CocaColaCo @MaimunahSharif @Otienopireh

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#Blockbyblock is making it easier for young people around the world to connect with and contribute to the conversation. This week we are learning from young people in Izmir, Turkey for a #participatory #design workshop with @SweInstitute

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Did you know, 700 million people worldwide could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030. This #WorldWaterDay, like every day we must leave no one behind. #Water4All @UN_Water @AfDB_Group @EIB @AFD_France @CocaColaCo @MaimunahSharif @Otienopireh @mwauwasatz

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16 Mar

Today, billions are still living without safe water for their households, schools, workplaces, farms & factories struggling to survive & thrive. Whoever you are, wherever you are, water is your human right. #Water4All @MaimunahSharif @AfDB_Group @EIB @AFD_France @CocaColaCo

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15 Mar

Today in NY, the Executive Committee meets to validate the 1st SG Guidance Note on “The United Nations and Land and Conflict”, for a more coherent UN engagement on land to sustain peace. @UNHABITAT @antonioguterres @MaimunahSharif @filiepdecorte @OmbrettaTempra #tenuresecurity

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