Innovate for Cities Climate conference opens with high level speakers ahead of COP26
October 12th, 2021
Nairobi, 12 October 2021 - The Innovate4Cities (I4C) international conference is underway with calls for action from leading voices from across the world, emphasizing climate justice and equity,…
International Union of Architects 2030 Award
October 12th, 2021
Paris, Nairobi, 12 October 2021 – The UIA, in partnership with UN-Habitat, today launches the UIA 2030 Award to promote the work of architects contributing to delivery of the UN 2030 Agenda for…
UN-Habitat, Swedish ARVET, build community hall using local labour, renewable construction material
October 11th, 2021
Kalobeyei Settlement, Turkana County, Kenya, 11 October 2021— In line with its commitment to help cities and settlements implement sustainable programmes that strengthen spatial planning and support…
Innovate for Cities Conference to encourage climate-smart technologies to tackle global warming
October 10th, 2021
Nairobi, 8 October 2021 – Among the hundreds of events marking Urban October, UN-Habitat and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) are co-hosting a virtual week-long…
Third Urban Economy Forum focuses on urban recovery and housing
October 8th, 2021
Toronto, Canada, 8 October 2021 – Experts from more than 100 countries attending the third Urban Economy Forum (UEF 2021), run in collaboration with UN-Habitat, discussed how cities can deal with…
UN-Habitat publishes Bolivian cities prosperity report
October 8th, 2021
La Paz, Bolivia, 8 September 2021 – UN-Habitat has published a report that will help Bolivian decision-makers to identify opportunities and challenges as they define a strategic vision and design…
Kenya says it introduces measures to accelerate World Habitat Day goals on carbon mitigation
October 6th, 2021
Ol Karia, Kenya 6 October 2020—The Government of Kenya has put in place major policy, legislative and programmatic measures to support the World Habitat Day 2021 theme of accelerating urban action…
On World Habitat Day, UN-Habitat joins the Cycling Cities Campaign
October 6th, 2021
Nairobi, 4 October 2021 – On the occasion of World Habitat Day, UN-Habitat joins Cycling Cities, a global campaign virtually launched to ensure that cycling is a safe, affordable, and zero-emission…
International dignitaries and celebrities attend Cameroon’s Global Observance of World Habitat Day 2021
October 4th, 2021
Yaoundé, Cameroon, 4 October 2021 – This year’s celebration of the Global Observance of World Habitat Day brought together ministers from various countries, mayors, heads of UN agencies, a Nobel…
UN-Habitat Executive Director Maimunah Mohd Sharif Statement World Habitat Day 2021: Accelerating Urban Action for a Carbon Free World
October 1st, 2021
The climate crisis is widely recognized as the number one threat facing the world today. And it is our cities and towns which are responsible for much of the climate change, which is resulting in…
Mexico’s southeast region to benefit from UN-Habitat urban planning and design guidelines
October 1st, 2021
Mexico, 30 September 2021 -- UN-Habitat and the National Fund for Tourism Development of Mexico (Fonatur) presented 12 urban planning and design guidelines to promote sustainable urban development in…
UN-Habitat strengthens support to cities facing influx of internally displaced people
September 29th, 2021
Nairobi, 29 September 2021- On the eve of the report by the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement, UN-Habitat renews its commitment to furthering the…
Culture, Creativity and Urban Innovation: What Next?
September 28th, 2021
Nairobi, 27 September 2021 – Global experts meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations 76th General Assembly discussed the role of culture and creativity in urban development and how worldwide…
UN-Habitat and Brazilian institute collaborate to enhance waste management in cities
September 28th, 2021
Nairobi, 28 September 2021—UN-Habitat and Brazilian non-profit organisation BVRio have signed an agreement to enhance waste management and resource efficiency in cities worldwide. Poor solid waste…
The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) of Egypt’s Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities wins the Scroll of Honour 2021
September 23rd, 2021
Cairo, 21 September 2021 – The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) of Egypt is awarded the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour, one of the world’s most prestigious prizes presented to individuals, cities…