The document outlines UN-Habitat's approach to addressing forced displacement through sustainable urbanization. With the number of displaced persons rising due to conflicts, climate change and disasters, urban areas face increased pressure to provide services and infrastructure. This often results in informal settlements and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities.
UN-Habitat’s strategy aligns with global frameworks such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda. The agency focuses on integrating forced displacement into urban planning and development to create inclusive and resilient cities. Key components of UN-Habitat’s approach include urban profiling to understand the impacts of displacement, enhancing housing and land tenure security and promoting participatory urban planning. The agency also supports integrated territorial planning to address displacement dynamics and improve local governance and financing.
The document showcases UN-Habitat’s practical experiences in managing urban displacement in various contexts, including Syria, Iraq, Mozambique and Afghanistan. By emphasizing multi-stakeholder involvement and sustainable solutions, UN-Habitat aims to transform urban environments into supportive spaces for displaced populations, ultimately contributing to global efforts to address and mitigate the challenges of forced displacement.
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