| Study of the Hydrology of the Tuban Delta Yemen and the Impacts of Climate Change | 2024 | Climate change, population growth, poor water management practices, overexploitation of water resources and the war have contributed to water scarcity, groundwater depletion and saltwater intrusion to many Yemeni aquifers, including Tuban Delta. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess present and future water supply needs, water demands, the impact of climate change on these and its risks under different socioeconomic and climatic scenarios. 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 Tuban Delta’. |
| World Smart Cities Outlook 2024 | 2024 | The report provides groundbreaking insights into the current state of smart city developments globally. By analyzing trends, challenges and opportunities, it offers a robust evidence base to foster inclusive, sustainable and people-centred smart cities. With recommendations for policymakers and other actors, it serves as a global reference for advancing digital transformation and innovation in urban areas while addressing regional disparities and digital divides. |
| Ghana Housing Profile | 2024 | The Revised Ghana Housing Profile provides a comprehensive analysis of Ghana's housing sector, addressing critical gaps and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth. This updated document offers actionable insights into affordable housing, urban planning, and policy development, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a focus on inclusivity and innovation, the profile serves as a vital tool for policymakers, stakeholders, and development partners striving to meet the nation’s housing demands while fostering economic and social resilience. |
| Evaluating the Impacts of Urban Policies A Guide for Urban Policy Leaders | 2024 | More people live in cities than ever before. The urban population more than doubled from 1.5 billion in 1975 to 3.5 billion in 2015 and is estimated to reach more than 50% by 2050. This affirms the role of cities in sustainable development and the importance of National Urban Policies in as coordinating frameworks, to manage the urbanization process in an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable way. National governments are encouraged to develop and implement New Generation Urban Policies (NUPs), which are considered vital tools to support implementation of the New Urban Agenda. These policies should be evidence based, set realistic policy expectations, and guide effective spending of public resources. This can only be achieved when countries have a thorough understanding of the urban policy making process. |
| 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. |
| Manuel de Shanghai : Un guide pour le développement urbain durable au XXIe siècle - Rapport annuel 2024 | 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. |
| Quality of Life Conference - Concept Note and Agenda | 2024 | |
| 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. |