This document is intended to disseminate the conceptual and methodological principles implemented during the process of formulating the Integral Management Policy of the Habitat Sector of Bogotá D.C. to 2030. Thus, it begins with a description of the institutional and administrative context of the city of Bogotá and its habitat sector, conformed by district entities’ which objective is the provision of the basic conditions to reach an adequate habitat. Taking as starting point the institutional…

Bolivia1stands out for its natural wealth, geographical and ethnic diversity, as well as for having one of the lowest population densities in the world (10/km², ranked 213 in the world), all of which have anthropological, cultural, historical, social and economic ramifications.
The last two decades have witnessed a remarkable decline in inequality. The Social Progress Index of 20183 places Bolivia in the 80th position of 146 countries analyzed (91st when only GDP per capita is considered…

This publication, a joint effort of UN-Habitat and Tongji University, shares the rich experiences of China and other countries in addressing the enormous challenges faced during rapid population growth, urbanization and industrialization, and demonstrates technical, managerial and financial solutions developed to improve water quality and the general environment of urban rivers through well-developed wastewater management systems. These solutions will be a catalyst for better practices globally.

The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and UN-Habitat facilitate the organisation of an Urban Law Day every year which is a specialised forum that brings together a multidisciplinary circle of academics and practitioners interested in urban legislation, including planners, architects, policy makers, economists, urbanists, and lawyers.
The purpose of the Urban Law Day is to facilitate discussion, the exchange of views, networking, and the presentation of new research findings or…

The First International Forum on Urban-Rural Linkages took place in Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, China, between 10 to 14 November 2019.

The overall aim of the training course is to build the capacity of national and local governments for integrating CCA and DRR measures into local development plans. The course modules are tailored to equip government officials with robust knowledge on climate change and its impacts in Myanmar, as well as with analytical and technical skills on how to develop local CCA and DRR strategies and plans based upon vulnerability assessments.

The Myanmar Climate Change Strategy (MCCS) contributes to materialize the Myanmar Climate Change Policy (MCCP) Vision for the Country to be a climate-resilient, low-carbon society that is sustainable, prosperous and inclusive, for the wellbeing of present and future generations. It aims to guide action to achieve its strategic vision, goal and objectives.

The dialogue brought together multiple stakeholders from West and Central Africa to discuss on Urban renewal and co-production of housing in these regions. This dialogue was convened from 23rd to 24th of May 2019 in the United Nations Complex, Nairobi, Kenya. It brought together about 35 participants representing different organisations, governments and NGOs like UN Habitat, African Union, Islamic Development Bank, Africa Investment Bank, Shelter Afrique, Government of Guinea, CTE Design,…

La République Démocratique du Congo, particulièrement l’Est du pays, présente un contexte foncier où se posent de nombreux défis sur la problématique de la gouvernance foncière notamment la question autour de la gestion de la ressource « terre «. De nombreux conflits fonciers complexes sont à la base des rivalités sociales fortes et de la déstabilisation dans certaines.