1. Introduction
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
Inclusive Communities, Thriving Cities Programme is UN-Habitat's Flagship for the reduction of…
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Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe with an estimated population of 41 million in 2022. Around 70% of the population lives in urban areas, with a large concentration around the capital city, Kyiv, as well as in the Donetsk region. Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the built environment and critical infrastructure have been severely impacted also causing large humanitarian concerns for…
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UN-Habitat’s vision is “a better quality of life for all in an urbanizing world”. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination, and poverty.
In line with the New Urban Agenda, UN-Habitat seeks to contribute to increased equitable access to safe and affordable drinking…
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UN-Habitat, in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, are seeking case-studies to inform the World Smart Cities Outlook and the development of International Guidelines for People-centred Smart Cities. The aim is to gather best-practices, insights and experiences from UN Member States, Local and Regional Governments, UN-Habitat partners,…
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GWOPA is the Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance with its Secretariat led by UN-Habitat and hosted in Bonn, Germany. GWOPA leads the global movement for Water Operators’ Partnerships (WOPs). These peer-support partnerships between water and sanitation service providers work by harnessing the skills, knowledge, and goodwill within a strong utility to build the capacity and improve the…
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