2021 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour award winners announced
September 16th, 2021
Nairobi, 17 September 2021 - The winners of this year’s UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour awards, one of the world’s most prestigious prizes presented to those working on sustainable urbanization, have…
From climate ambitions to results: register now for the global Innovate4Cities Climate Change Conference 11 - 15 October 2021
September 13th, 2021
The dynamic international conference which brings together cities, climate change, innovation, and science – the Innovate4Cities (I4C) Conference – is now open for registration. The global virtual…
European Commission, European Investment Bank, UN-Habitat, partners launch report on "Financing Sustainable Urban Development”
July 21st, 2021
Brussels, Belgium, July 2021 - As requested by the European Parliament, the European Commission, European Investment Bank and UN-Habitat, supported by the International Growth Centre, are working…
Statement from the UN-Habitat Executive Director Maimunah Mohd Sharif On World Environment Day
June 5th, 2021
5 June 2021: “Ecosystems Restoration”, the theme of this year’s World Environment Day is one of the most critical issues of our time as we battle the Climate Crisis and the current Covid-19 Pandemic…
UN-Habitat celebrates IDAHOT, promoting safe places for the LGBTI community
May 17th, 2021
Nairobi, 17 May 2021-- On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), UN-Habitat joined with the international community to support the LGBTI community. This year the…
Next year’s World Urban Forum in Katowice, Poland to focus on the future of cities
May 12th, 2021
Katowice, Poland and Nairobi, Kenya, 12 May 2021 - The World Urban Forum (WUF), the premier global meeting on urban issues, will be held in the Polish city of Katowice from 26-30 June 2022. This will…
UN-Habitat 2020 Annual Report showcases agency’s achievements in a challenging year
May 11th, 2021
Nairobi, 11 May 2021 - UN-Habitat has released its 2020 Annual Report highlighting achievements and lessons learned during the year in promoting sustainable urbanization in a rapidly changing world.…
Ending youth homelessness: policies, measures and success factors
April 20th, 2021
UN-Habitat and partner hold a side event on ending youth homelessness Nairobi, 20 April 2021—On the sidelines of the EcoSoc Youth Forum 10th Anniversary, UN-Habitat and the Institute of Global…
First session of UN-Habitat Executive Board in 2021 takes place online
April 8th, 2021
8 April 2020 – The first session of the Executive Board in 2021 took place with more than 250 participants online. The Executive Board aims to increase the oversight of UN-Habitat’s operations by…
First session of UN-Habitat Executive Board in 2021 takes place online
April 7th, 2021
7 April 2020 – The first session of the Executive Board in 2021 opened with more than 250 participants online. The Executive Board aims to increase the oversight of UN-Habitat’s operations by Member…
UN-Habitat report calls for cities post-pandemic to lead the way to a fairer, greener, healthier future
March 31st, 2021
By UN News. 30 March 2021 - ‘Cities and Pandemics: Towards a more just, green and healthy future’, launched on Tuesday, describes how urban areas have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. “…
Cities and Pandemics: Towards a more just, green and healthy future
March 29th, 2021
New UN-Habitat Report calls for post COVID-19 cities to lead the way to a fairer, greener and healthier future for all Nairobi, 30 March 2021 - UN-Habitat’s new report - Cities and Pandemics: Towards…
New Earth Observations Toolkit provides opportunities for improved monitoring of global urban targets
March 6th, 2021
Nairobi, 5 March 2021 - UN-Habitat has launched the "Earth Observation Toolkit for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements" providing national and local governments and others with data and…
Urban Impact: Climate action, urban monitoring and country activities
February 18th, 2021
Issue 12 of Urban Impact, a quarterly newsletter published by UN-Habitat, includes the latest initiatives on climate action and opportunities for partners to access funding, support stakeholder…
World Urban Forum: one year later the need for action in cities is even more critical
February 11th, 2021
A year ago, more than 13,000 people from across the globe gathered at the tenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Together they debated issues related to…