| Voluntary Metropolitan Reports, Methodological Guide | 2025 | Voluntary Metropolitan Reports (VMRs) have emerged as a key instrument for assessing and showcasing the progress of metropolitan areas in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda. The Methodological Guide on Voluntary Metropolitan Reports provides a practical roadmap for metropolitan authorities and relevant stakeholders to develop VMRs that not only document achievements but also drive structural transformations aligned with sustainable development, while preparing cities for the post-2030 agenda. |
| Measuring Urban Sustainability: Comparative Analysis of Global Frameworks in Urban Context | 2025 | Cities face growing pressures from rapid urbanization, climate risks, and inequality. This study compares 26 global urban assessment tools in relation to , offering evidence-based insights that link global frameworks with local needs and support greener, more resilient urban development. |
| 北京未来科学城可持续发展实践：创新与成就 | 2025 | 《北京未来科学城可持续发展实践：创新与成就》以 “科学 + 城市”融合发展模式为核心理念，系统梳理了七大可持续发展领域十五年的建设成效，构建形成产城融合、产学研协同、生态与城市统筹三大联动协同发展格局。科学城可持续发展建设兼具显著的生态效益、经济效益与社会效益，为全球城市落实联合国《2030 年可持续发展议程》贡献了中国方案。 |
| Multi-layered Vulnerability Profile for Sahab City, Jordan | 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. |
| Bridging the Divide: A review of Urban-Rural Linkages in Democratic Republic of Congo | 2025 | In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the interplay between urban and rural areas holds profound implications for socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. This publication offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges and opportunities within these linkages, drawing on extensive research and a survey conducted among 53 government officials. It is part of the UN-Habitat project titled “Supporting the implementation of the New Urban Agenda through National and Subnational Urban Policies” funded by the Andalusian Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AACID). Key Features: Socio-Economic and Environmental Challenges: Explore the complex landscape of urban-rural dynamics in the DRC, highlighting disparities in access to services and infrastructure, environmental degradation, and climate change vulnerabilities. Stakeholder Engagement Assessment: Gain valuable insights into the level of stakeholder engagement in urban-rural development efforts, uncovering opportunities for collaboration and areas for improvement. Capacity Assessment: Assess the institutional capacity within government agencies to address urban-rural challenges effectively, identifying gaps in resources, technical expertise, and coordination mechanisms. Policy Assessment: Examine the policy landscape governing urban-rural development, evaluating the coherence, relevance, and effectiveness of existing policies in addressing the identified challenges. Recommendations for Action: Based on the outcomes of the assessments, this publication provides actionable recommendations to enhance stakeholder engagement, strengthen institutional capacity, and reform policies for more integrated and sustainable urban-rural development in the DRC. This publication serves as a vital resource for policymakers, development practitioners, and researchers striving to promote inclusive and resilient urban-rural linkages in the DRC. By embracing the recommendations outlined herein, stakeholders can collectively advance towards a future where urban and rural communities thrive in harmony, ensuring equitable and sustainable development for all. |
| UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 | 2025 | UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 places housing, land and basic services at the centre of sustainable urban development. Responding to the global housing crisis affecting billions, the plan drives action on poverty, climate and crises, advancing the SDGs through inclusive policies, partnerships and impact. |
| 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, financial performance, and outlines ambitious plans for 2025 to further contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. |
| Her City Guide | 2025 | The Her City Guide - Mainstreaming inclusion in sustainable urban development through gender-transformative innovation Her City supports urban development starting with the girl’s perspective. Involving girls in urban development will make the city better for everyone because girls plan and design with diversity and different needs in mind. Participatory processes are key for planning a city that works for everyone, and if we let citizens that are rarely heard be the experts, our cities and communities will become more inclusive, equal and sustainable. By letting Her guide you throughout the urban development process, you will improve participatory urban planning, design and implementation, key to build a city that works for everyone. |
| Multilayered Vulnerability Profile for San Juan de Pasto, Colombia | 2025 | Nestled between the Amazon, the Biopacific, and the Andes, Pasto, Colombia, at the border with Ecuador, faces urgent climate and urban challenges. This Multidimensional Vulnerability Analysis uncovers hidden risks, critical weaknesses, and powerful opportunities to build a resilient and sustainable city. |
| Municipal Resource Mobilization Manual - Building the capacity of municipalities and unions of municipalities | 2025 |