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World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action
Cities are both the victims of climate change and among its worst offenders: though disproportionately exposed to its impacts, they are also responsible for generating a significant share of global greenhouse gas… Read more
Annual Report
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
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Technical Report
World Smart Cities Outlook 2024
2024
The report provides groundbreaking insights into the current state of smart city developments globally. By analyzing trends, challenges and opportunities, it offers a robust evidence base to foster inclusive, sustainable and people-centred smart cities. With recommendations for policymakers and other actors, it serves as a global reference for advancing digital transformation and innovation in urban areas while addressing regional disparities and digital divides.
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Urban Profile
Douala 3 Spatial Profile - Cameroon
2024
This Spatial Profile conducts a comprehensive review of urban areas hosting IDPs, focusing on several sectors. It focuses on the second Subdivision hosting the largest number of IDPs in the city of Douala: Douala 3. Unequal distribution of basic urban services, gaps in public infrastructure, urbanization on areas vulnerable to environmental hazards were identified, mapped and presented. This diagnostic can then be used as a basis for informed decisions regarding short, medium and long-term…
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Urban Profile
POLITICAL ECONOMY ANALYSIS of Urban Resilience to Climate Change & Inclusion of Vulnerable Communities in the city-regions of Afgoye, Burco and Jowhar in Somalia
2024
This publication presents findings from a European Union and UN-Habitat commissioned Political Economy Analysis (PEA) on factors that influence policy, government institutions, and local communities in the context of displacement and rapid urbanisation in Burco, Jowhar, and Afgoye.
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Flagship Report
World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action
2024
World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action
This edition of the World Cities Report provides a wide and far-reaching analysis of the current and expected climate impacts on different regions and cities, as well as the differing vulnerabilities urban populations face due to factors such as poverty, inequality, ethnicity, gender, disability and other characteristics. Notwithstanding the acute financial and institutional shortfalls many face, the Report shows that cities are…
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This edition of the World Cities Report provides a wide and far-reaching analysis of the current and expected climate impacts on different regions and cities, as well as the differing vulnerabilities urban populations face due to factors such as poverty, inequality, ethnicity, gender, disability and other characteristics. Notwithstanding the acute financial and institutional shortfalls many face, the Report shows that cities are…
Paper
Urban Regeneration for Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals
2024
The paper ‘Urban Regeneration for Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals’ focuses on demonstrating how urban regeneration can drive progress across at least 15 SDGs and advance 45 targets. It includes four case studies from different regions to illustrate the impacts and lessons learnt.
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Annual Report
PLGS Annual Report 2023
2024
The Annual Report 2023 of the Policy, Legislation and Governance Section of UN-Habitat showcases the work done in the past year to work towards and support the achievement of the main goal of sustainable urban development.
Much has been achieved by PLGS: more than 44 activities in over 37 countries globally, that consolidated collaboration with donors, development partners and beneficiary countries along the themes of policy, legislation and governance, metropolitan management,…
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Much has been achieved by PLGS: more than 44 activities in over 37 countries globally, that consolidated collaboration with donors, development partners and beneficiary countries along the themes of policy, legislation and governance, metropolitan management,…
Policy and Strategy
Jordan National Urban Policy
2024
The Jordan National Urban Policy follows a proactive approach, viewing urbanization not as a burden but as a chance to enhance the economy, address climate change, and improve the overall quality of life. Prioritizing principles of participation, efficiency, human rights, and resilience, it envisions inclusive, sustainable communities through strategically planned growth in diverse locations.
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Mainstreaming Migration and Displacement into Urban Policy: A Guide
2023
Migration and urbanization are increasingly two sides of the same coin: migration is in many countries a primary driver of urban growth, while cities in turn are serving as magnets for this movement. The connection between these processes is therefore central to the well-being of refugees, migrants and IDPs and the cities hosting them. With this in mind, this Guide has been developed to support national, sub-national and local governments in the management of migration and displacement in urban…
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Technical Report
Smart Cities Mission, India: Localizing Sustainable Development Goals
2023
In this report, the transformation of 100 cities across India as part of Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is examined through the lens of SDGs. The mission has reached the lives of more than 100 million urban dwellers in India. The 100 Smart Cities are representative of India’s urban geography. SCM offers a unique scale for SDG localization: the mission has undertaken over 7,800 projects across 100 cities since its inception in 2015 and directed an investment of over USD 22 billion. SDGs have…
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HSP/OEWG-H.2024/CRP.4 : Draft summary by the Chair
Posted on December 11th, 2024
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Presentation made by Secretariat – Existing multilateral and bilateral support for the development and implementation of effective housing policies, programmes and projects
Posted on December 10th, 2024
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Presentation made by Secretariat – Regional trends and Priorities in Western Europe and Other Countries
Posted on December 10th, 2024
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Presentation made by Secretariat – Regional trends and priorities Eastern Europe (Caucasus and Central Asia)
Posted on December 10th, 2024
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Presentation made by Secretariat – Housing Programmes in the Arab Region
Posted on December 10th, 2024
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Presentation made by Secretariat – Regional Trends, projects and challenges on Housing in Asia and the Pacific Region
Posted on December 10th, 2024
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Presentation made by Secretariat – Progress made in the implementing the UN-Habitat Programme of Work related to Adequate Housing , including homelessness and slum upgrading
Posted on December 10th, 2024
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HSP/OEWG-H.2024/CRP.3 : Consideration of the dates of the second regular session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All
Posted on December 10th, 2024
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