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Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises
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
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

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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Our City Plans: An incremental and participatory toolbox for urban planning
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Urban Planning Law for Climate Smart Cities: The Urban Law Module of the Law and Climate Change Toolkit
Technical Report
Cities for Girls, Cities for All
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Her City – A Guide for Cities to Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Planning and Design together with Girls (third edition)
Technical Report
International Guidelines on Urban Territorial Planning: Report 2018-2020 – Implementing the International Guidelines on Urban Territorial Planning 2018-2020
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Settlement Profiling Tool
Mafraq Spatial Profile
Urban Profile
Mafraq Spatial Profile
2024
Based on a spatially focused and cross-sectoral situational analysis of urban settlements hosting displaced populations, this multi-level profile allows locals, stakeholders, and readers to develop a comprehensive spatial understanding of the existing situation as a basis for evidence-based decision making for long-term urban development strategies and infrastructure investment planning.
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MLFU Guide
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Multi-Level Urban Forums: A Guide
2024
Urban Forums are critical and inclusive platforms to domesticate and localize global agendas
and to advance evidence-based policymaking and review, as well as communicating policy
outcomes and progress. They provide a valuable policy feedback loop.
The main objective of the Multi-level Urban Forums Guide is to strengthen the role of multilevel Urban Forums to become platforms for urban policy dialogue, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization and other concerted…
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Development: A Survey of Best Practices and Future Recommendations
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Mainstreaming Migration and Displacement in Urban Planning and Public Space Development: A Survey of Best Practices and Future Recommendations
2024
In response to the growing challenges of migration and displacement in urban areas, this publication presents principles for improving urban planning and public space development. Intended to illustrate best practices and guide practitioners, policymakers, and local authorities, these principles are supported by recommendations and examples from across UN-Habitat’s recent operational experience.
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White Paper for Policy Formulation and Project Implementation
Paper
White Paper for Policy Formulation and Project Implementation
2024
The TP4D group has published a new White Paper for Policy Formulation and Project Implementation on territorial approaches for sustainable development. Released by a group of Platform members and partners, this is an update to the TP4D White Paper of 2018, incorporating lessons learned. The new White Paper is aimed at policymakers, donors, and practitioners by offering recommendations for policy formulation, project design, and governance.
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Urban Regeneration for Localizing the Sustaianble Development Goals
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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2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT National Urban Policy Programme, Phase Two: ‘Scaling up People-Centered Smart Cities through National Urban Policies’
Annual Report
2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT National Urban Policy Programme, Phase Two: ‘Scaling up People-Centered Smart Cities through National Urban Policies’
2024
The National Urban Policy Programme (NUPP) remains a central tool towards promotion and realisation of an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development. The Korea-funded National Urban Policy Programme (K-NUPP) 2022-2023 report reviews the first year of implementation in the second phase of the programme. The report articulates the commitment of UN-Habitat through the Policy, Legislation and Governance Section, in collaboration with the government of the Republic of Korea through the…
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A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Qalaat El-Istiqlal, Bekaa Governorate
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A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Qalaat El-Istiqlal, Bekaa Governorate
2024
This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Qalaat El-Istiqlal in Bekaa Governorate. They were developed within the scope of UN-Habitat's initiative "Improving Planning Capacities for Social and Economic Local Development" implemented between 2020 and 2023 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.
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A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Iqlim El-Tuffah, Nabatiyeh Governorate
Policy and Strategy
A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Iqlim El-Tuffah, Nabatiyeh Governorate
2024
This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Iqlim El-Tuffah in Nabatiyeh Governorate. They were developed within the scope of UN-Habitat's initiative "Improving Planning Capacities for Social and Economic Local Development" implemented between 2020 and 2023 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.
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A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Jord El-Aala–Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon Governorate
Policy and Strategy
A Road Map Towards a Socioeconomic Development Plan for the Union of Municipalities of Jord El-Aala–Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon Governorate
2024
This booklet outlines strategic directions towards socioeconomic development for the Union of Municipalities of Jord El-Aala–Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon Governorate. They were developed within the scope of UN-Habitat's initiative "Improving Planning Capacities for Social and Economic Local Development" implemented between 2020 and 2023 in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.
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Technical Report
تقييم مدى تعرض دلتا توبان للتغيرات المناخية في اليمن
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Technical Report
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of the Tuban Delta Yemen
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Technical Report
دراسة هيدرولوجية دلتا توبان اليمن وتأثيرات تغير المناخ
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Technical Report
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Sustainable Urbanization and Forced Displacement
Document
sustainable_urbanization_and_forced_displacement.pdf
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Urban Profile
Mafraq Spatial Profile AR
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Document
Summary of discussions
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Document
Summary of discussions
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Statement and Speech
UN-Habitat's statement at the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
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