UN-Habitat at UNCCD COP17
August 18th, 2026
“Now I feel safe”: From fragile shelter to a lasting home in Somalia
August 18th, 2026
For more than three decades, Mako Mohamed Mohamud Hassan lived with the fear that the place she called home could collapse at any time. At 67, she now has a permanent home where she feels safer, can…
South Africa and UN-Habitat inaugurate new country office
August 17th, 2026
Pretoria, 17 August 2026 — South Africa and UN-Habitat have inaugurated a new country office in Tshwane, strengthening cooperation on adequate housing, human settlements and sustainable urban…
Kiteezi landfill rehabilitation advances two years after deadly collapse
August 13th, 2026
Kampala, 13 August 2026 — Nearly half of Kampala’s Kiteezi landfill has been rehabilitated and handed over to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) last week, marking the completion of the first…
South Africa and UN-Habitat to strengthen partnership with new country office
August 13th, 2026
Pretoria and Nairobi, 13 August 2026 — South Africa and UN-Habitat will launch a new country office in the City of Tshwane, Gauteng, on 14 August. Executive Director of UN-Habitat Anacláudia Rossbach…
Ten key messages from I4C26 to inform urban climate action ahead of COP31
August 11th, 2026
As countries prepare for COP31, attention is turning from climate commitments to how they can be translated into action. Much of that implementation will happen in cities, where decisions on housing…
World Cleanup Day 2026
August 10th, 2026
Build partnerships. Deliver impact.
July 29th, 2026
Bahrain showcased sustainable urban development and housing innovation at WUF13
July 16th, 2026
Manama, 16 July 2026 — The Kingdom of Bahrain emerged as a leading contributor to global discussions on sustainable urban development and housing innovation at the thirteen session of the World Urban…
