Hoi An, Viet Nam: Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment 2014 In Vietnamese cities, as in other cities globally, urban centres are often located in highly risk-prone areas, such as in the coastal zone, along rivers or among mountains. Major types of infrastructure, such as roads, hospitals and water supply networks, as well as basic services such as healthcare, are vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change. In coastal areas, storm surges and sea-level rise can affect food supply and settlements. In Viet Nam, it is projected that sea levels will rise by 57 to 73 millimetres by 2100.
Evaluation of UN-Habitat’s Flagship Reports: Global Report on Human Settlements and State of the World's Cities Report 1/2014 2014 The purpose of this report is “to assess UN-Habitat achievements, challenges and opportunities in raising awareness on human settlements issues through the flagship reports through the provision of information on global conditions and trends and policies to Member States and the Habitat partners”
Viet Nam Housing Sector Profile 2014 The profile offers a comprehensive in-depth analysis of the country’s urban housing sector. The Profile contributes to the creation of a policy framework that enables the provision of adequate housing for all. It builds a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of the urban housing sector that can serve as an authoritative reference point for all actors involved in the direct provision or enablement of housing
Structural Transformation in Ethiopia: the urban dimension 2014 Building ‘Economically Productive, Socially Inclusive, Environmentally Sustainable & Well Governed’ Cities in Ethiopia
Fostering sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions 2014 Final Report on the Global Experts Group Meeting “Fostering sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions“ held in Barcelona, Spain, 24-25 April 2014
The Journal of Sustainable Building Design. Issue 4: Affordable Housing 2014 This journal acts as a guideline in providing applicable passive design principles for different climatic conditions that should be taken into consideration when designing in the different climates. These include: site analysis, building orientation, natural ventilation, day lighting, solar shading, building materials, window sizes, window location, location of building services. The current edition tackles the topic of affordable housing.
Structure Plans for Ikire and Environs: State of Osun Structure Plans Project 2014 The Structure plan project was initiated by the Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who signed a technical cooperation agreement with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) for the preparation of Structure Plans for nine major cities in the State. The cities are Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa, Iwo, Ikirun, Ila-Orangun, Ile-Ife, Ikire and Ejigbo. This will build on a related initiative – the Osun Urban Renewal Project - designed to regenerate the core areas of these cities. The Structure Plan will incorporate elements of the regeneration strategy and a combination of the two will form the development plan for each city. The overall objective of this project is to support the preparation of Structure Plan for these cities with an overall framework for guiding their development and growth in the next 20 years.
Planning for climate change: Guide - A strategic, values-based approach for urban planners 2014 This report was developed for city planners to better understand, assess and take action on climate change at the local level.
Gender Responsive Urban Economy 2014 Urbanisation has created gender and class-differentiated impacts. UN-Habitat seeks to support city, regional and national authorities to implement improved urban planning policies and strategies that will promote inclusive and equitable economic development; enhance municipal finances; and support the creation of decent jobs and livelihoods, particularly for youth and women.
Realizing The Human Rights To Water And Sanitation: Principles 2014 The UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, Catarina de Albuquerque, presented recently a new publication: Realizing the human rights to water and sanitation: Principles