UN-Habitat and Habitat UNI discuss the urban research and education in the wake of COVID-19
July 6th, 2020
Nairobi, 24 June 2020 - A webinar held on the topic of urban research and education gathered over 70 participants in a lively debate with urban researchers and educators as part of the COVID-19…
COVID-19 Urban Thinkers Campus discuss pro-poor investment for urban adaptation and resilience
July 6th, 2020
Nairobi, 25 June 2020 - The sixth COVID-19 Urban Thinkers Campus webinar in the second season was organized by the World Urban Campaign and UN-Habitat’s RISE UP Flagship programme to discuss pro-poor…
Ethiopia plans safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists during and after the pandemic
July 6th, 2020
Addis Ababa, June 2020 - The Ethiopian Government is moving to promote walking, cycling and public transport as congestion and air pollution continue to worsen. Earlier this month on World Bicycle…
UN-Habitat reaches over 200 vulnerable households in informal settlements with food support
July 2nd, 2020
Suva, Fiji, 2 July 2020 –-UN-Habitat has handed over the last of 229 food packages to Fiji’s Ministry of Housing and Community Development to support the Veilomani Food bank. The Food Bank was…
Returnees in Yathrib, Iraq, help rebuild homes in their conflict affected communities during the pandemic
July 2nd, 2020
Yathrib, Iraq, 2 July 2020 - While living away from home in Baghdad for four years, 31-year-old Mohammed Madi Ahmad learned new skills in painting, plumbing, electrical work and installation of fans…
UN-Habitat calls for nominations for the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Awards to be presented on World Habitat Day
July 2nd, 2020
Nairobi, 25 June 2020 – UN-Habitat, the United Nations Programme promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, has opened nominations for its prestigious Scroll of Honour Award…
UN-Habitat convenes virtual workshop on improving air quality and public space monitoring in European cities
July 1st, 2020
Brussels, 30 June 2020- UN-Habitat organized a virtual Expert Group Meeting to discuss Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDG) indicators on air quality in cities and access to public spaces, with a…
Sweden and UN-Habitat sign a USD 20 million agreement to promote sustainable urbanization
July 1st, 2020
Nairobi, 1 July 2020 – Sweden has signed a global programme cooperation agreement with UN-Habitat, the United Nations agency charged with promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns and…
UN-Habitat Executive Director urges international community to support resilience building in Syria
July 1st, 2020
Brussels, 30 June 2020 –, UN-Habitat’s Executive Director Maimunah Mohamed Sharif urged governments, donors and heads of UN agencies to place a greater emphasis on resilience programming in Syria…
UN-Habitat advocates for ‘New Economy’ opportunities for cities during COVID-19
June 30th, 2020
Chengdu, China, 29 June 2020—UN-Habitat has always been an advocate for sustainable urban economy and prosperous livelihoods. This role has become increasingly critical during COVID-19 pandemic. As…
Graffiti art spreads COVID-19 prevention messages in Nairobi’s slums
June 30th, 2020
Nairobi, 30 June 2020 - Over 60 percent of Nairobi’s residents live in overcrowded informal settlements where public transport systems are often packed and there are few handwashing facilities. …
The first meeting of UN-Habitat Executive Board in 2020 took place virtually
June 30th, 2020
Nairobi 29 June 2020—The First Session of the UN-Habitat Executive Board this year was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 330 participants registered for the Session, which was chaired…
Ten Takeaways for Better Humanitarian Response - David Sanderson
June 29th, 2020
Nominations open for UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award to be presented on World Habitat Day
June 24th, 2020
Nairobi, 25 June 2020 – UN-Habitat, the United Nations Programme promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, has opened nominations for its prestigious Scroll of Honour Award…
A third of the global population now lives in metropolitan areas according to UN-Habitat research
June 24th, 2020
Nairobi, 23 June 2020 - New data from UN-Habitat reveals there are nearly 2,000 metropolitan areas globally where a third of the world’s population now live. And UN-Habitat predicts that by 2035, the…