| A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Jord El-Aala–Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon Governorate | 2024 | This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Jord El-Aala–Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon 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. |
| China Waste Wise Cities Good Practices: Series II | 2024 | As one of the essential public services that supports our society in the 21st century, waste management is a basic human need and a critical infrastructure, especially in urban areas. Waste management is a cross-cutting issue that affects many aspects of society and the economy, closely linked to many other global challenges, including health, climate change, poverty reduction, food and resource security, and sustainable production and consumption. Waste management is a key component of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is considered as an entry point for achieving a range of SDGs. |
| Pour une Planification Urbaine axée sur les phénomènes migratoires | 2024 | Pour une planification urbaine axée sur les phénomènes migratoires - Guide en 3 étapes du programme Planification Urbaine et des Infrastructures dans le Contexte Migratoire (UPIMC) au Cameroun, en Égypte et en Jordanie. Elle décrit une méthodologie en trois phases : « Comprendre la ville », « Planifier la ville » et « Transformer la ville », pour développer des cadres de planification urbaine durables qui intègrent efficacement les besoins des migrants et des populations déplacées et de leurs communautés d'accueil dans les quartiers les plus vulnérables. |
| 2023-2024 ANNUAL REPORT National Urban Policy Programme, Phase Two: ‘Scaling up People-Centered Smart Cities through National Urban Policies’ | 2024 | UN-Habitat’s National Urban Policy Programme (NUPP) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development globally through national and subnational urban policies. This 2024 edition of the Korea-funded National Urban Policy Programme (K-NUPP) report presents progress made during year two of the second phase of the programme, with a focus on activities undertaken and results achieved in 2023/2024, while providing a forward-looking view of planned activities for 2025. The report reflects the strong commitment of UN-Habitat, through its Policy, Legislation and Governance Section, and the Government of the Republic of Korea, through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), to support the eight beneficiary countries-- Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Egypt, Mozambique, Paraguay, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Myanmar, and Niger State (Nigeria)-- to advance their urban policies. Through a multi-stakeholder process of co-creation, collaboration, and co-sharing, K-NUPP contributes meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda by strengthening national urban policy frameworks across diverse contexts. This report also serves as a key reference point for urban professionals, policy makers, academia, researchers, and government officials on how to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate national urban policies from people-centered smart cities. |
| Quality of Life Conference - Concept Note and Agenda | 2024 | |
| Implementing National Urban Policy Through Demonstration Projects | 2024 | Globally, urbanization has increased significantly, with the world’s urban population expected to reach 68.5% by 2045. Although urbanization brings economic opportunities and improved living conditions, if not well managed, it can also present urban and social challenges such as slums, poverty, and environmental degradation. While many countries around the world have formulated National Urban Policy (NUP) to manage their urbanization, associated implementation challenges such as institutional capacity and inadequate financial resources continue to delay the gains of NUP. Building on the experiences and achievements accumulated over the years on enhancing the capacity of national and sub-national governments to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate national urban policies, this toolkit has been prepared to assist governments, policymakers, and stakeholders in accelerating the implementation of NUPs through demonstration projects (innovative and cost-effective interventions). This toolkit offers a range of tools and resources to support the government (national and subnational), policymakers, and all stakeholders in the urban development sector in the implementation of NUP through demonstration projects. It is expected that the range of tools in this document will guide all actors in the urban development space to accelerate the implementation of NUPs to achieve sustainable urban development in an efficient and collaborative manner. |
| Women, Land and Peace: Training guide to advance women’s Housing Land and Property rights in fragile contexts | 2024 | UN-Habitat and the Global Land Tool Network developed this training guide to build awareness among land practitioners on the importance of women’s housing, land and property rights in fragile contexts, helping them understand the specific challenges faced by women and the implications for their well-being and empowerment. The guide seeks to enhance practitioners’ knowledge by providing foundational information on legal frameworks, policies, and best practices related to women’s housing, land and property rights in such contexts, enabling them to integrate a gender-responsive approach into their work. |
| Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of the Tuban Delta Yemen | 2024 | كانت هذه الدراسة جزءًا من مشروع الاستعداد لصندوق المناخ الأخضر "تعزيز قدرات السلطات دون الوطنية والجهات الفاعلة الرئيسية في قطاع المياه للتكيف مع تغير المناخ في دلتا توبان". كان هدف المشروع تمكين حكومة اليمن، وخاصة السلطات دون الوطنية المستهدفة، من الاستجابة لتغير المناخ في دلتا توبان. يشكل تقييم قابلية التأثر بتغير المناخ هذا إلى جانب دراسة علم المياه الأساس لتحديد خيارات التكيف لقطاع المياه. |
| Enhancing Resilience through Integrated Spatial and Investment Planning | 2024 | Nestled along Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn River, the town of Naryn faces challenges such as environmental vulnerabilities, socio-economic disparities, and infrastructure gaps despite its cultural heritage and natural resources. The Naryn Urban Resilience Program, led by UN-Habitat Urban Lab with local and international partners, offers strategies for inclusive, sustainable urban development. Key outputs include a Town Profile, Strategic Spatial Plan, Design Guidelines, and a Capital Investment Plan. These tools enhance land use, infrastructure, and economic opportunities, particularly for vulnerable groups, while addressing climate risks and improving quality of life. Funded by the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs and supported by partners like the Aga Khan Development Network and the University of Central Asia, the program aligns global frameworks with local priorities to foster resilience and sustainable growth. |
| Шанхайское руководство: руководство по устойчивому развитию городов в 21 веке - годовой отчет за 2024 год | 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. |