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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
Douala Spatial Profile (Cameroon)
Urban Profile
Douala Spatial Profile (Cameroon)
2024
Based on a spatially focused and cross-sectoral situational analysis of urban settlements hosting displaced populations, this multi-scale profile allows locals, stakeholders, and readers to develop a comprehensive spatial understanding of the existing situation as a tool dedicated to the decision-making process for urban development strategies and infrastructure investment planning.
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Future Cities Advisory Outlook 2023
Technical Report
Future Cities Advisory Outlook 2023: Digital Innovations Empower Urban Net-Zero Carbon Transition
2023
The “Future Cities Advisory Outlook 2023: Digital Innovations Empower Urban Net-Zero Carbon Transition” is the third flagship report of UN-Habitat China Future Cities Council. The report summarizes six main scenarios and a roadmap of digital solutions to achieve urban net-zero carbon, and collects 10 good practice cases from Chinese cities and enterprises. Meanwhile, it also calling for the urban net-zero carbon transition through the application of digital solutions.
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The Public Space Assessment, Design and Management Methodology
Technical Report
The Public Space Assessment, Design and Management Methodology
2023
The use of the public space methodology will enhance the sustainability, replicability and scaling-up of the achievements of UN-Habitat’s interventions under the HAYA Joint: Eliminating Violence Against Women in the West Bank and Gaza Strip funded by the government of Canada. The Public Space Assessment, Design and Management Methodology is a comprehensive guide for local governments and illustrates the process of developing safe and inclusive public spaces for all. The methodology covers city-…
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Semarang Spatial Profile
Urban Profile
Semarang Spatial Profile
2023
UN-Habitat, partnered with the World Bank, Indonesian Government, and Semarang's City, to advise and support in implementing a joint urban vision. UN-Habitat's Urban Lab conducted a 12-week rapid planning studio and masterclass series to rapidly simulate an evidence-based spatial planning process linked to capital investment while enhancing local capacity for sustainable urban development.
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Designing for Displacement:  A Spatial Guide for Planning Along Seasonal Rivers in Drylands
Technical Report
Designing for Displacement: A Spatial Guide for Planning Along Seasonal Rivers in Drylands
2023
This collection showcases Nature-based Solutions tailored for the unique challenges posed by seasonal rivers within contexts of protracted displacement, particularly within the arid and semi-arid landscapes of East Africa. Drawing on traditional practices, it champions resilience by advocating for spatial planning and design strategies to foster sustainable land and resource management with parallel avenues for economic development and livelihood enhancement.
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Vision, Scenario Building, and Action Plan for the subdivision of  Douala 4
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Vision, Scenario Building, and Action Plan for the subdivision of Douala 4
2023
Based on the Douala Spatial Profile, the Visioning, Scenario and Action Plan report is a unifying response to address identified challenges and to foresee an inclusive and sustainable environment in Douala 4. This report, built with the full engagement of all stakeholders of the city, supports the urban planning decision-making process by drawing a roadmap and listing priority investments.
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Regional Report
Crisis Resilient Urban Futures - The Future of Asian & Pacific Cities 2023
2023
The Future of Asian & Pacific Cities Report 2023 entitled, Crisis Resilient Urban Futures, is a comprehensive analysis and assessment of sustainable urban development in the Asia and Pacific region at a time of great disruption and uncertainty resulting from multiple interlinked global crises in a post-pandemic era.

This report aims to provide valuable insights into the spatial, economic, social, environmental and governance aspects of cities, offering holistic policy…
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Vision, Scenario Building, and Action Plan for the city of New Damietta
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Vision, Scenario Building, and Action Plan for the city of New Damietta
2023
In the light of the analytical work and the exchanges carried out during the first part of the UPIMC programme in Damietta Governorate, this report developed a strategic vision based on an urban strategy developed in full engagement of all stakeholders. This report, which is the output of the second component, draws on the spatial profile that has been created to generate a common strategic vision and scenario and to provide an action plan for accomplishing it by identifying priority…
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Kakuma Regeneration Strategy: Enhancing Self-Reliance for Refugees and Hosting Communities in Turkana County, Kenya
Technical Report
Kakuma Regeneration Strategy: Enhancing Self-Reliance for Refugees and Hosting Communities in Turkana County, Kenya
2023
The Kakuma Regeneration Strategy promotes economic growth, sustainability, self-reliance, and integration of hosts and refugees in the new Kakuma Municipality in Kenya. It offers a path to overcoming economic, environmental, and socio-cultural challenges through physical revitalisation, improved governance, and a transition away from traditional models of hosting refugees in camps.
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Presentation made by the Secretariat
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Expression of Interest
EOI - Zero waste good practices template
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Press Release
UN-Habitat announces the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum returning to Africa after 20 years
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Zero Waste Good Practices Template
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Presentation by the Executive Director
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Provisional Agenda of the third Bureau of the CPR
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Provisional Agenda for the resumed second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly
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Proposed organisation of work of the third open-ended meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives
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Revised proposed provisional Agenda of the third open-ended meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives
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