| The Impact of UN-Habitat’s Work on Women and Girls Living in informal Settlements | 2025 | Since 1992, UN-Habitat has been working in Afghanistan to improve living conditions for people in vulnerable situations. While cities grew fast in recent years due to conflict-induced displacement, it is now climate change (reducing agricultural livelihoods), forced displacement from neighboring countries, and a large number of people in protracted internal displacement contexts which have resulted in rapid urban growth. A recent study found that Kabul’s built-up area expanded by 72% between 2008 and 2021. And cities keep growing. Many people in vulnerable situations settle in informal, unplanned and underserviced areas of cities – often in high-risk locations prone to flooding, landslides, and water shortages. Also, inadequate housing, no waste management, absence of sanitation and constant risk of forced evictions add to those challenges. Women are most impacted by inadequate housing conditions, the lack of proper sanitation and hygiene, being responsible for providing water for the family, and the absence of basic services in those informal settlements. Read more to discover how UN-Habitat's work shapes women's lives in Afghanistan. |
| 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 collaboration, cities can build a more sustainable and inclusive future. |
| Multi-layered Vulnerability Profile for Sahab City | 2025 | The Multilayered Vulnerability Profile for Sahab City analyzes urban, climate change, and biodiversity dimensions to identify vulnerable areas and hotspots. It provides critical insights for resilience planning, highlighting challenges such as urbanization, environmental degradation, and socio-economic vulnerabilities, while offering strategies for sustainable urban development. |
| 未来城市顾问展望2024 数字城市治理 | 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 collaboration, cities can build a more sustainable and inclusive future. |
| United Wardrobe Project: Reducing textile waste by installing permanent donation boxes in schools, promoting circular fashion, and supporting communities | 2025 | |
| Lebanon – Building destruction and debris quantities assessment - South and Nabatiyeh Governorates | 2025 | |
| Accelerating sustainable urban futures: a practical guide for challenge-driven innovation in cities | 2025 | Building on the work of Challenge Works and UN-Habitat, this publication guides local government leaders and innovators on how to apply challenge-driven innovation methods in cities. It offers a step-by-step process and provides real-world examples, useful tips and relevant resources that tackle real challenges identified in cities and communities through innovation. |
| Textiles-as-a-service - leasing coveralls for kids in Norwegian kindergartens | 2025 | |
| Lebanon – Building destruction and debris quantities assessment - Bekaa Governorate | 2025 | |
| 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. |