| Climate Mitigation in Intermediary Cities: Policies for Systemic Change in Kenya and Mozambique | 2025 | Rapid demographic growth and urban expansion are transforming intermediary cities in Kenya and Mozambique. However, limited governance and planning capacity – along with scarce financial resources – are driving these cities towards car-dependent systems, which lock in carbon emissions, reduce accessibility and undermine quality of life. Without timely intervention, current choices risk embedding high emissions and social inequalities for decades to come. Building on the OECD methodology for Systems Innovation for Net Zero and Well-Being, this report develops and applies a practical approach tailored to the realities of intermediary cities in developing countries. Through visioning exercises, systems mapping, and the identification of key areas for transformational change, the analysis demonstrates how Kiambu, Nakuru, Beira and Quelimane can reorient infrastructure investment, land-use planning and mobility policies to achieve low-carbon, people-centred growth. The approach is practical, adaptable and relevant for other fast-growing cities. Local and national policymakers, development partners, planners and investors will find clear diagnostics, actionable insights and replicable tools to align immediate decisions with long-term climate and well-being goals, turning today’s narrow window of opportunity into lasting progress. |
| Healthier Cities and Communities through Public Spaces | 2025 | This paper explores the potential of public spaces to foster healthier cities, with a specific focus on the role of urban planners and local governments. It introduces the topic by examining global agendas that highlight the interconnectedness of public spaces and health, emphasizing the synergies between them. The paper outlines seven strategies proposed by UN-Habitat for enhancing health outcomes through public spaces and concludes with five actionable recommendations to effectively implement these approaches. |
| Closing the Loop on textile waste (CTL), a flagship program of Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF) | 2025 | |
| Learning from the pandemic recovery for a more green and resilient future for all. Cities and human settlements of Small Island Developing States | 2025 | |
| Nature-based Solutions in Urban Regeneration | 2025 | Practical guide to integrating Nature-based Solutions into urban regeneration. It explains what works at basin, city and neighbourhood scales; links NbS to the SDGs; and shows how co-governance, inclusive design and financing deliver resilience, biodiversity and livelihoods, with international case studies. |
| Lebanon – Building destruction and debris quantities assessment - Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | 2025 | |
| Urban October Report 2024 | 2025 | Youth are on the frontlines of climate action in an increasingly urbanized world. As cities grow and climate risks intensify, young people are leading the charge with bold ideas, activism, and local solutions. This publication explores their vital role in shaping sustainable, resilient cities, highlighted throughout Urban October. |
| Multilayered Vulnerability Profile for Charagua, Bolivia | 2025 | |
| Global assessment of Responsible AI in cities | 2025 | The Global Assessment of Responsible AI in Cities offers a comprehensive overview of how artificial intelligence is transforming urban environments worldwide. Drawing from a global survey, 70+ case studies, and expert consultations, the report uncovers the benefits and risks of rapidly expanding AI adoption in cities. It highlights how AI is improving mobility, public services, safety, and planning, while also exposing critical challenges—from data privacy and high implementation costs to skills shortages and regulatory gaps. |
| Housing and Property Restitution for Refugees and Displaced Persons: Implementing the Pinheiro Principles in the Middle East and North Africa | 2025 | This handbook is designed to provide practical guidance to national and international actors, institutions, and organizations working to protect the housing, land, and property rights of refugees and displaced persons. It contributes to achieving sustainable solutions by applying the Pinheiro Principles to displacement situations across the Middle East and North Africa region. |