| دليل أدوات المساحات العامة: من المبادئ العالمية إلى السياسات والممارسات المحلية | 2024 | على الرغم من أهميتها في تعزيز التنمية الحضرية المستدامة، لم تول المساحة العامة الاهتمام الذي تستحقه في المؤلفات الأدبية، وأكثر أهمية، على صعيد السياسة العالمية. إلا أن هناك مجموعة متنامية من المبادئ والسياسات السليمة لتحسين إتاحة المساحة العامة الجيدة في مدننا. |
| A Fresh Perspective on Measuring Quality of Life: Initial Process to Conceptualise a Universal Tool to Measure Quality of Life in Cities | 2024 | The present document is the second in a series which takes a closer look at how the Quality of Life Initiative is co-creating a more inclusive, human-centred vision of quality of life in cities. This series zooms in on different aspects of the initiative, while presenting a coherent picture of how the different pieces come together. |
| Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises | 2024 | In a world grappling with crises, cities emerge as pivotal agents of change. UN-Habitat’s 2023 report underscores the urgent need for urban transformation to tackle issues ranging from climate change to inequality, while emphasizing the pivotal role of cities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. |
| Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of the Tuban Delta Yemen | 2024 | This study was part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness project ‘Strengthen the capacities of sub-national authorities and key actors in the water sector to adapt to climate change in the Tuban delta’. The goal of the project was to enable the government of Yemen, and especially target sub-national authorities, to respond to climate change in the Tuban delta. This Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) alongside the hydrology study, are the basis for identifying adaptation options for the water sector. |
| Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century - 2024 Annual Report | 2024 | The Shanghai Manual 2024 Annual Report showcases globally implemented urban best practices that present urban actors with innovative solutions to help cities navigate the complex challenges that they face today. Following the theme of ‘youth leading climate and local action for cities’, the report explores the potential of young people as urban change makers with a particular regard to climate action and urban environmental sustainability. |
| A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Qalaat El-Istiqlal, Bekaa Governorate | 2024 | This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Qalaat El-Istiqlal in Bekaa Governorate. They were developed within the scope of UN-Habitat's initiative "Improving Planning Capacities for Social and Economic Local Development" implemented between 2020 and 2023 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. |
| White Paper for Policy Formulation and Project Implementation | 2024 | The TP4D group has published a new White Paper for Policy Formulation and Project Implementation on territorial approaches for sustainable development. Released by a group of Platform members and partners, this is an update to the TP4D White Paper of 2018, incorporating lessons learned. The new White Paper is aimed at policymakers, donors, and practitioners by offering recommendations for policy formulation, project design, and governance. |
| Kafr El Battikh Spatial Profile | 2024 | In response to growing urban migration challenges in Egypt, the Kafr El Battikh Spatial Profile. offers a comprehensive spatial analysis of Kafr El Battikh city and practical urban strategies and recommendations for integrating migrants, refugees, and marginalized host community through sustainable urban planning providing a foundation for strategic and actionable urban development plans. |
| Guidelines for Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation in the Arab Region | 2024 | The "Guidelines for Urban Ecosystem-based Adaptation in the Arab Region" provide a comprehensive framework for addressing climate change impacts in urban areas. These guidelines emphasize the importance of integrating Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) into urban planning. By leveraging nature-based solutions, the guidelines aim to enhance resilience, manage urban growth sustainably, and engage stakeholders across various sectors. This resource is crucial for governments, NGOs, and urban planners striving for sustainable development in the Arab region. |
| Exploration and Practice of Urban Regeneration in Wuhan | 2024 | Urban regeneration is a crucial process for cities, involving the redevelopment, transformation, and reutilization of urban land and assets through collaboration with multiple stakeholders. In China, urban development is shifting from rapid urbanization to sustainable regeneration. Wuhan, a major city, has been exploring this transition. Reports by the UN Human Settlements Programme and Wuhan Planning Institute offer insights into Wuhan’s successful regeneration models and concepts. |