COP31 World Leaders dialogue puts housing at the centre of climate implementation
November 13th, 2026
Antalya, Türkiye, 12 November 2026 - World leaders meeting at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) today agreed that one of the most effective ways to protect people from climate…
Former Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo appointed UN-Habitat Goodwill Ambassador for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
November 10th, 2026
Antalya, Türkiye, 10 November 2026 – The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has appointed Ms. Anne Hidalgo, the former Mayor of Paris, as its Goodwill Ambassador for Eastern…
UN-Habitat offers countries support to turn urban climate commitments into action
November 9th, 2026
Antalya, Türkiye, 9 November 2026 — As COP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye, UN-Habitat is offering governments support to translate their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) into practical…
COP31 leaders to tackle the gap between urban climate commitments and action
November 6th, 2026
Antalya, Türkiye, 6 November 2026 — As governments raise their climate ambitions, cities face a widening gap between commitments and the investment needed to protect people, homes and essential…
When cows cross the line
November 3rd, 2026
How communities in Guinea-Bissau are finding common ground over land In eastern Guinea-Bissau, local mediators are helping farmers and herders settle disputes over crops, livestock and shared…
World Cleanup Day 2027 opens call for host city and partners
November 3rd, 2026
Nairobi, 3 November 2026 — UN-Habitat has opened a call for expressions of interest from governments, private sector organizations, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions and other…
World Cities Day 2026 highlights people-centred approaches to urban regeneration
November 2nd, 2026
Fuzhou, China, 2 November 2026 — How cities can improve existing neighbourhoods while ensuring that the people who live there benefit from the changes was at the centre of this year’s World Cities…
UN-Habitat governing bodies look to strengthen coordination ahead of 50th anniversary
November 2nd, 2026
Fuzhou, China, 2 November 2026 — With UN-Habitat approaching its fiftieth anniversary in 2027, the leaders of its governing bodies met in Fuzhou today to discuss closer coordination and how Member…
Five cities receive the 2026 Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities
October 31st, 2026
Fuzhou, China, 31 October 2026 – Five cities – Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Santiago de Cali (Colombia), Istanbul (Türkiye), Jingdezhen (China) and Katowice (Poland) – have received the 2026 Global Award…
UN-Habitat gains Green Climate Fund accreditation to advance urban climate action
October 28th, 2026
Incheon, Republic of Korea, 28 October 2026 — The Green Climate Fund Board has confirmed UN-Habitat as an Accredited Entity at its 46th meeting, opening new opportunities to expand climate investment…
A home where every corner feels safe
October 28th, 2026
Accessible housing in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas In Vila do João, Rio de Janeiro, a few changes to Luiz Claudio’s house have made a difference to how he moves through his day – and to how he feels in…
Why cities need a seat at the digital table
October 27th, 2026
With a decade of insights on smart city solutions, ITU and UN-Habitat invite cities to a groundbreaking United Nations Pavilion in Barcelona. By Cristina Bueti (ITU) and Edlam Yemeru (UN-Habitat)…
UN-Habitat and Mexico City unveil dates for World Urban Forum 14
October 26th, 2026
Mexico City, 26 October 2026 — The fourteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF14) – the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization and human settlements – will take place in Mexico…
“These homes have saved us”: a place to start again in Burkina Faso
October 26th, 2026
When insecurity forced Salamata Bagagnan to flee Arbinda, in northern Burkina Faso, amid attacks by armed groups and growing insecurity in the region, she left her home and belongings behind. She and…