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Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises
In a world grappling with crises, cities emerge as pivotal agents of change. UN-Habitat’s 2023 report underscores the urgent need for urban transformation to tackle issues ranging from climate change to inequality,… Read more
Global Report
Rescuing SDG 11 for a resilient urban planet
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… Read more
Technical Report
Sustainable Densification: Buraidah Integrated Neighbourhood
2018
As an extension of the Buraidah City Profile, the demonstration project will apply the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) principles on sustainable neighbourhood planning, applicable to the Saudi context. One of the primary goals of the project is to demonstrate how to implement possible solutions for shifting urbanisation in Saudi to a sustainable development track, without adopting heterotopic models. Instead, it intends to develop locally rooted traditions and culture…
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Country Report
Saudi Cities Profiles Report
2018
Saudi Cities Profile Report for the year 2018 has been published. It has been prepared based on the new trends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as Vision 2030 and the National Program of Transformation (II). The report also benefited from the results of the cities prosperity index and Urban Planning and Design Laboratory (Urban Lab).This report was presented at an internal workshop at the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs in May 2018.
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Technical Report
The Report of the Status of Women and Youth in the Saudi City
2017
The purpose of this report is to assess the situation of women and youth in Saudi cities.The study includes data extracted from four different studies in order to find a more comprehensive and clear understanding of the nature of life in the cities, as well as the themes referred to by the initiative of the prosperity of cities.
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Document
HSP/EB.2024/CRP.2 Financial status as at 31 March 2024 (Re-issued)
Posted on May 22nd, 2024
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Press Release
UN-Habitat aims to drive urban recovery efforts in Ukraine
Posted on May 17th, 2024
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Document
Background paper for retreat of the Member States
Posted on May 17th, 2024
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Document
Tentative roadmap for 2024 meetings of the Governing Bodies of UN-Habitat (May 2024 to December 2024)(Version 16 May 2024)
Posted on May 16th, 2024
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Press Release
“We need a new approach to managing cities” — UN-Habitat presents Annual Report 2023
Posted on May 16th, 2024
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Paper
Valuing What Matters in Urban Areas - A position paper of the Quality of Life Initiative
Posted on May 13th, 2024
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