Vision, Scenario Building, and Action Plan for the subdivision of Douala 4 2023 Based on the Douala Spatial Profile, the Visioning, Scenario and Action Plan report is a unifying response to address identified challenges and to foresee an inclusive and sustainable environment in Douala 4. This report, built with the full engagement of all stakeholders of the city, supports the urban planning decision-making process by drawing a roadmap and listing priority investments.
A Brief History of Quality of Life: From Aristotle to the Present, Evolution of a Concept at the Core of Human Development 2023 The present document is the first 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.
UN-Habitat Iraq Newsletter – January 2023 (Arabic) 2023 UN-Habitat Iraq January 2023 Newsletter: Provides an update on UN-Habitat’s activities in Iraq as well as relevant policy and advocacy topics.
Decision Making in Metropolitan Governance 2023 Through this research of 22 case studies in the 5 regions of the world based on the
regulatory frameworks of metropolitan management, UN-Habitat in collaboration with
the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, has identified the most important findings and
trends on the regulation of decision-making in the metropolitan areas under study.

This guide explores the most significant aspects of decision-making systems in
metropolitan governance, addressing affairs such as legitimacy, democratic
participation, transparency and their impact on the management of metropolitan
territories. It also offers practical tools based on international trends and case study
findings to facilitate inclusive and equitable processes.

The case study identified key messages and policy recommendations, which seek to
inspire and guide those who have the competence to make decisions on affairs of
metropolitan interest, the authorities responsible for regulating metropolitan governance
and the networks of cities and metropolises and stakeholders interested in metropolitan
development, to promote and strengthen the formalization of governance mechanisms
and the elements of the metropolitan decision-making system.
Urban Climate Action - The Urban Content of the NDCs: Global Review 2022 2023 The world is on track to reach a peak global temperature rise by 2100 that far exceeds the 1.5⁰C target needed to reduce the worst climate change impacts. Cities are particularly critical as they account for 70% of greenhouse gas emissions, consume 78% of the world’s energy and will comprise 68% of the global population by 2050. This report explores the linkage between national climate plans known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and urban issues.
Strengthen UN-Habitat Regional Representation in Sub-Saharan Africa 2023
Rescuing SDG 11 for a resilient urban planet 2023 The current report shows that the world is off track in achieving SDG 11. Rescuing SDG 11 is urgent for the sake of present and future generations. The report points to the immense opportunities that exist and the innovations that are already underway.

The report was prepared by UN-Habitat as a lead coordinator, with inputs from several UN custodian agencies, other UN entities, civil society, academia, United Cities and Local Governments, and various other stakeholders and partners.
Rethinking Central Government Policymaking for Local Economic Development – National Recommendations to Revitalize Local Economies in Lebanon 2023
N’Dalem Quicet: Territorial Development Plan of the Quicet Section / N’Dalem Quicet: Plano de Desenvolvimento Territorial da Secção de Quicet 2023 Land conflicts over natural resources, territorial boundaries, political and administration disputes, as well as rapid urbanization are recurrent in Guinea-Bissau. In collaboration with FAO, UN-Habitat intervened to promote a participatory process for land demarcation, zoning, and interventions for the future development of the community.
Intégrer la santé dans la planification territoriale et l’aménagement urbain: guide de référence 2023 La construction et l’aménagement de nos environnements urbains détermine notre qualité de vie. Elle affecte non seulement la qualité de nos espaces et de nos transports, mais aussi l'air que nous respirons, l'eau que nous buvons et notre accès à une alimentation de qualité, à l'éducation, aux services de santé et à l'emploi.