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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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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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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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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
N’Dalem Quicet: Territorial Development Plan of the Quicet Section / N’Dalem Quicet: Plano de Desenvolvimento Territorial da Secção de Quicet
2023
Land conflicts over natural resources, territorial boundaries, political and administration disputes, as well as rapid urbanization are recurrent in Guinea-Bissau. In collaboration with FAO, UN-Habitat intervened to promote a participatory process for land demarcation, zoning, and interventions for the future development of the community.
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century - 2023 Annual Report
2023
The Shanghai Manual was established in 2011 following the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai and serves as a tool to support the efforts of mayors and urban practitioners in advancing sustainable urban development. The ideas and principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and New Urban Agenda have been integrated into the Manual, with a focus on challenges such as how to achieve inclusive and liveable cities, innovative and creative cities and sustainable and resilient cities.
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Managing smart city governance – A playbook for local and regional governments
2023
This playbook and its recommendations are primarily aimed at municipal governments and their political leaders, local administrators, and public officials who are involved in smart city initiatives. The recommendations, which are delineated in the subsequent sections of this playbook, are intended
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Global Report
Rescuing SDG 11 for a resilient urban planet
2023
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 innovations that are already underway.
The report was prepared by UN-Habitat as a lead coordinator, with inputs from several UN custodian agencies, other UN entities, civil society, academia, United Cities and Local Governments, and various other stakeholders and…
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The report was prepared by UN-Habitat as a lead coordinator, with inputs from several UN custodian agencies, other UN entities, civil society, academia, United Cities and Local Governments, and various other stakeholders and…
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Global Report
Global Report on Sanitation and Wastewater Management in Cities and Human Settlements
2023
This Global Report on Sanitation and Wastewater Management in Cities and Human Settlements is a global reference on sanitation and wastewater in urban settings. It takes stock of the sanitation and wastewater management situation, both in terms of service levels and the supporting functions required to enable service provision at scale.
Drawing from existing literature and primary data in 18 cities across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, the Report underlines the scale of…
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Drawing from existing literature and primary data in 18 cities across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, the Report underlines the scale of…
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Shanghai Manual A Guide For Sustainable Urban Development In The 21st Century - 2022 Annual Report
2022
The Shanghai Manual was established in 2011 following the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai and serves as a tool to support the efforts of mayors and urban practitioners in advancing sustainable urban development. The ideas and principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and New Urban Agenda have been integrated into the Manual, with a focus on challenges such as how to achieve inclusive and liveable cities, innovative and creative cities and low-carbon and resilient cities.
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
A Guide to Setting up an Urban Observatory – Popular Version
2022
This guide introduces the urban observatory model and provides a summary of the key requirements and steps in setting up an urban observatory. More details for the requirements and aspects presented in this summary version are available in the full version of the guidebook titled “A Guide to Setting up an Urban Observatory”.
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Technical Report
Linking UN-Habitat and universities: Harnessing the potential of knowledge partnerships
2022
University partnerships are key to UN-Habitat’s ‘centre of excellence’ aspiration. They can act as drivers of capacity building, innovation, and urban change. These partnerships are enacted through a wide array of knowledge products and across a vast geography of collaborations internationally. A reform and enhancement of Habitat UNI, as the university partnership initiative of UN-Habitat, could be pivotal to reap the benefits of this multifaceted engagement.
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Tentative roadmap for 2024 meetings of the Governing Bodies of UN-Habitat (May 2024 to December 2024)(Version 15 August 2024)
Posted on August 15th, 2024
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Expression of Interest
Annex 2.c. Ukrainian mentee utility profiles
Posted on August 15th, 2024
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Annex 2.b. Ukrainian mentee utility profiles
Posted on August 15th, 2024
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Expression of Interest
Annex 2.a. Ukrainian mentee utility profiles
Posted on August 15th, 2024
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Expression of Interest
Annex 3. Gwopa code of conduct (to be signed and submitted with the application)
Posted on August 15th, 2024
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Document
Deliverable 2: Guidance note on modalities and means to enhance institutional mechanisms to strengthen engagement of local and regional governments in intergovernmental processes
Posted on August 15th, 2024
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Press Release
Global Covenant of Mayors and UN-Habitat to host the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference in Montréal, Canada
Posted on August 13th, 2024
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