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Strategy Paper on Nature-based Solutions to Build Climate Resilience in Informal Areas
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Strategy Paper on Nature-based Solutions to Build Climate Resilience in Informal Areas
2023
This strategy paper draws from research and project experience applying nature-based solutions (NBS) for climate resilience in informal areas to better understand the potential and challenges for upscaling implementation to reduce vulnerability, address climate risk, and contribute to sustainable development for the urban poor and the natural environment.
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Urban Profile
Baidoa City Strategy
2023
This document provides a City-Wide Strategy for Baidoa that defines a clear direction and provides a holistic vision of sustainable urban growth for the upcoming years. Furthermore, the City Extension Plan for Baidoa North defines a clear spatial development framework for the most critical

area of the city, and proposes demonstration projects and fast-track infrastructure projects to prioritize the urgent interventions within Baidoa.




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Executive Director’s Report 2022
Policy and Strategy
Executive Director’s Report 2022
2023
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Technical Report
GLOBAL ACTION PLAN: Accelerating for Transforming Informal Settlements and Slums by 2030
2022
The Global Action Plan is a technical framework prepared by key stakeholders that identifies initial steps for significant slum transformation. Despite global efforts, the challenge of slums remains, with slum dwellers projected to triple without action. The framework supports urgent attention and coordinated action to achieve sustainable and inclusive transformation by 2030.
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Assessment of Namibia Legislation through the Urban Law Module of the Law and Climate Change Toolkit FULL REPORT
2022
UN-Habitat, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Regional Programme Energy Security and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa (KAS), and the University of Michigan (United States of America), through the project on Urban Law for Resilient and Low Carbon Urban Development in Malawi, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, were able to assess the capacity of climate laws and policies in Namibia to adapt to climate change. The assessment was done through the UN-Habitat Urban Law Module of the Law and Climate Change Toolkit…
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Assessment of Malawi Legislation through the Urban Law Module of the Law and Climate Change Toolkit FULL REPORT
2022
UN-Habitat, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Regional Programme Energy Security and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa (KAS), and the University of Michigan (United States of America), through the project on Urban Law for Resilient and Low Carbon Urban Development in Malawi, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, were able to assess the capacity of climate laws and policies in Malawi to adapt to climate change.
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Technical Report
Assessment of Malawi Legislation through the Urban Law Module of the Law and Climate Change Toolkit SUMMARY REPORT
2022
UN-Habitat, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Regional Programme Energy Security and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa (KAS), and the University of Michigan (United States of America), through the project on Urban Law for Resilient and Low Carbon Urban Development in Malawi, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, were able to assess the capacity of climate laws and policies in Malawi to adapt to climate change. The assessment was done through the UN-Habitat Urban Law Module of the Law and Climate Change Toolkit…
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Assessment of Zimbabwe Legislation through the Urban Law Module of the Law and Climate Change Toolkit SUMMARY REPORT
Technical Report
Assessment of Zimbabwe Legislation through the Urban Law Module of the Law and Climate Change Toolkit SUMMARY REPORT
2022
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The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022
Global Report
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022
2022
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022 provides a global overview of progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, using the latest available data and estimates. It tracks the global and regional progress towards the 17 Goals with in-depth analyses of selected indicators for each Goal.
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Annual Report
Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century - 2025 Annual Report
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HSP/EB.2026/13 :  Report of the Executive Director on Preparations for the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum
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Presentation by the Executive Director
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Statement by the Executive Director 2026 first Meeting of the Joint Bureaux of the Governing Bodies of UN-Habitat
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HSP/EB.2026/12 :  Implementation by UN-Habitat of the reform of the development system and management of the United Nations - Note by the Secretariat (Advance)
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HSP/EB.2026/7 : Report of the Executive Director on Status of the draft work programme of UN-Habitat and the draft budget of the United Nations Habitat and Human Settlements Foundation for 2027
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Press Release
Regional media briefing for Eastern Europe and Central Asia on the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13)
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Fact Sheet
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10 Gender Gaps in Afghanistan’s Urban Neighborhoods: Emerging Trends
Fact Sheet
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