| Annual Report 2024 | 2025 | UN-Habitat’s 2024 Annual Report, Adequate Housing for All, highlights global efforts to address the housing crisis and advance sustainable urbanization. The report showcases progress in reducing inequality, promoting prosperity, acting for climate change and building resilience. Through case studies and impact data, it details efforts in addressing adequate housing worldwide. |
| Country Case Studies and Comparative Analysis of Planning Laws in Six (6) Countries: Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, South Korea and Spain (Catalonia Region). | 2025 | UN-Habitat has conducted an international benchmarking case study of planning laws in five countries and one sub-national region (Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, South Korea and Catalonia Region, Spain) to assess the impact of planning laws in these contexts on sustainable urban development. This has provided a spectrum of regulatory models and schemes for the spatial planning legal reform agenda in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These case studies reveal that planning legal frameworks should clearly define planning objectives and principles which is part of sound policymaking to articulate the scope of the planning instrument as well as an opportunity to reflect the local needs and challenges. Additionally, for smooth implementation, planning laws should contain robust fiscal mechanisms to support equitable urban growth and development. Effective spatial planning laws promote coordination between institutions at the national level with those at the regional and local levels for the planning, implementation, approval and oversight of development projects, plans and documents. |
| Stronger women stronger cities: UN-Habitat’s action for change 2020 – 2025 | 2025 | This publication presents a summary of UN-Habitat’s gender equality impact over the past five years, in line with the Beijing reporting cycle. Using examples of UNHabitat’s work across the different regions, from Nepal to Brazil, this document aims to make a clear case of the interconnected and mutually re-enforcing relationship between gender equality, women’s empowerment, and sustainable urban development. |
| Seizing the Urban Opportunity: A 3-step guide for strengthening Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 3.0 | 2025 | |
| Urban Regeneration as a Catalyst for Slum Transformation | 2025 | How urban regeneration can catalyse slum transformation. This UN-Habitat paper links physical, economic, social, environmental and governance actions to upgrade housing and services, secure tenure, grow livelihoods and embed climate resilience—reducing displacement and spatial injustice—with lessons from Jamaica, Kenya, Brazil and Colombia. |
| تقرير الرؤية وتخطيط المناطق وخطة العمل لمدينة كفر البطيخ - مصر | 2025 | ي ضوء العمل التحليلي والتبادلات التي أجريت خلال الجزء الأول من برنامج UPIMC في محافظة دمياط، وضع هذا التقرير رؤية استراتيجية تستند إلى استراتيجية حضرية تم تطويرها بمشاركة كاملة من جميع أصحاب المصلحة. يعتمد هذا التقرير، الذي يعد نتاجًا للمكون الثاني، على الملف المكاني الذي تم إنشاؤه لتوليد رؤية وسيناريو استراتيجي مشترك وتقديم خطة عمل لإنجازه من خلال تحديد استثمارات البنية التحتية ذات الأولوية التي تسعى إلى تحسين الظروف المعيشية لكل من المجتمعات المحلية واللاجئين. تم وصف هذه الطريقة بالكامل في فصول التقرير. |
| Effective Climate Governance in Intermediary Cities: A Focus on Climate Mitigation | 2025 | As the world races toward a sustainable future, intermediary cities emerge as crucial players in effective climate mitigation. This guide offers practical insights into balancing economic development, environmental stewardship and social equity within these pivotal urban hubs. It delves into strategies such as climate-sensitive budgeting, urban planning and policy incentives that foster green transitions. Designed for urban managers, climate champions and national or regional governments, this guide provides a roadmap for crafting resilient climate actions and navigating climate-smart urbanization. It also serves as a valuable resource for the private sector, academics, civil society and other United Nations agencies aiming to collaborate on or support climate initiatives. Equip yourself with the tools to drive meaningful climate action and lead your city toward a resilient, sustainable future. |
| Multilayered Vulnerability Profile for Debre Birhan City, Ethiopia | 2025 | |
| Bridging the Divide: A review of Urban-Rural Linkages in Mali | 2025 | Delve into this in-depth analysis of the economic, environmental, and social challenges faced by both urban and rural communities in Mali. Gain valuable insights into the intricate interplay between these two domains and their impact on the nation’s development trajectory. The report offers a thorough assessment of Mali’s national policies and strategies through the lens of urban-rural linkages, shedding light on their effectiveness and relevance in addressing key developmental issues. Discover how these policies shape the socio-economic landscape and influence the well-being of communities across the country. Furthermore, read more on an evaluation of institutional capacities and stakeholder engagement surrounding urban-rural linkages in Mali. Explore the extent of institutional involvement and capacity development in addressing these challenges and uncover opportunities for enhancing collaboration and coordination among stakeholders. Finally, read on a set of actionable policy recommendations aimed at fostering sustainable development and promoting inclusive growth in Mali. From bolstering infrastructure and improving access to basic services to enhancing governance structures and empowering local communities, our recommendations offer a roadmap for driving positive change and building a more resilient future for all Mali citizens. |
| Comparative Legal Research on Spatial Planning Hierarchies at Various Administrative Levels: Bangladesh, Japan, Malaysia, Panama, Paraguay, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, Philippines. | 2025 | UN-Habitat, as part of the Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building (ISCB) project in Viet Nam, funded by the Government of Switzerland through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), conducted this comparative legal study of spatial planning laws and governance frameworks in nine countries—Bangladesh, Japan, Malaysia, Panama, Paraguay, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, and the Philippines. The study examined how planning mandates and hierarchies are defined and implemented across national, regional/provincial, and local levels, and how these frameworks foster integrated, participatory, and effective urban development. |