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annual report 2022
Annual Report
Annual report 2022
The global economic crisis and COVID-19 have exacerbated inequality and stalled sustainable economic development. Conflict, food insecurity, the climate crisis and other emergencies forced more than 100 million people… Read more
SDG 11 SYNTHESIS REPORT HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM 2023
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
Urban Energy Technical Note 09: University Curriculum Development - cover
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Urban Energy Technical Note 09: University Curriculum Development
2015
The transition towards clean energy and sustainable use of resources calls upon all stakeholders across different sectors of society to make fundamental changes. While significant efforts need to be made to create awareness and build the capacity of existing practitioners in the building sector, future professionals in the sector should receive targeted training that will give them the skills and tools they need planning, designing and building sustainable human settlements.
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Urban Energy Technical Note 08: Passive Cooling - cover
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Urban Energy Technical Note 08: Passive Cooling
2015
Passive cooling systems use non-mechanical methods to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures and are a key factor in mitigating the impact of buildings on the environment.
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Urban Energy Technical Note 07: Energy and Resource Efficiency Checklist - cover
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Urban Energy Technical Note 07: Energy and Resource Efficiency Checklist
2015
The best opportunities for energy efficiency in buildings are at the design stage. Designing for energy efficiency reduces the overall demand for resources to generate energy. This checklist will help to identify key design issues that will demonstrate whether the proposed design will be energy efficient.
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Urban Energy Technical Note 06: Renewable Energy Projects - cover
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Urban Energy Technical Note 06: Renewable Energy Projects
2015
Renewable Energy Sources (RES) are playing an increasingly important role in the generation of electricity (RES-E) as well as in the provision of other forms of end-use energy. About 50% of the total new capacity of electricity generation installed in 2010 came from RES (IEA 2011). Despite what has been said, the global trend clearly indicates a breakthrough for energy generated from renewables. There is a large and as yet untapped potential for utilising RES, especially in developing countries…
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Urban Energy Technical Note 05: Energy and Cost Savings - EE Appliances - cover
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Urban Energy Technical Note 05: Energy and Cost Savings - EE Appliances
2015
Did you know that there is a worldwide trend towards energy efficient appliances and building materials? And did you know that growing awareness and appreciation of the environment is set to increase the demand for green buildings. Current improvements in design and technology offer new opportunities to be competitive in the domestic and international market. Green buildings generally offer a more comfortable, healthier and cost effective solution for living and working. To go green means to…
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Urban Energy Technical Note 03: Sun Shading - cover
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Urban Energy Technical Note 03: Sun Shading
2015
The most significant factor affecting the built environment in the East Africa region is solar energy, which impacts on it throughout the year. The shapes of buildings and spaces have a great effect on indoor temperatures. When designing a new building, it is very important to pay attention to the needs of its users and to consider the environment they are likely to spend most of their time in. The building should be user friendly and comfortable. Factors to consider for adequate indoor comfort…
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Urban Energy Technical Note 02: Climate and Architecture - cover
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Urban Energy Technical Note 02: Climate and Architecture
2015
Climate is described as the average course or condition of the weather at a place usually over a period of years as exhibited by temperature, wind velocity, precipitation and humidity.
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Urban Energy Technical Note 01: Guidelines for Green Building Design - cover
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Urban Energy Technical Note 01: Guidelines for Green Building Design
2015
Over 70% of the world energy generation is consumed in human settlements, resulting in an emission of more than two thirds of CO2 that contributes to climate change. Widespread energy poverty and the increasing cost of fossil fuels are impacting negatively on the economic development and the living conditions of people.
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landtenuresecurity
Technical Report
Land Tenure Security in Selected Countries
2014
GLTN, UN-HABITAT
Secure land and property rights for all are essential to reducing poverty because they underpin economic development and social inclusion. Secure land tenure and property rights enable people in urban and rural areas to invest in improved homes and livelihoods. Although many countries have completely restructured their legal and regulatory framework related to land and they have tried to harmonize modern statutory law with customary ones, millions of people around the world still have insecure…
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