United Nations-Habitat hosts online press conference ahead of twelfth session of the World Urban Forum in Cairo

The press conference set the stage for WUF12, which marks a significant milestone as the forum returns to Africa for the first time since 2001

UN-Habitat (www.UNHabitat.org) held an online press conference to outline the key themes and objectives of the upcoming twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), taking place from 4 to 8 November 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. This year's forum will focus on the theme "It all starts at home: Local…

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United Nations (UN) Member States cast their votes to secure a better urban future for all

The second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly opens in Nairobi, Kenya

The second United Nations Habitat Assembly (www.UNHabitat.org), #UNHA2, opens with a call for sustainable urban development and effective multilateralism to create more livable, sustainable, and resilient cities to emerge stronger after crises. The Assembly is taking place from 5 to 9 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. It is hosted by…

Second United Nations Habitat Assembly to be held 5-9 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya

The Assembly is being hosted by the government of Kenya in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

The Second United Nations Habitat Assembly (UNHA2) is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 5 to 9 June 2023. The Assembly is expected to bring together representatives from member states, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss and formulate strategies for the sustainable urbanization of the world.…

Deputy Executive Director of UN-Habitat starts his appointment in Nairobi

Mr. Mlynár is well-positioned to help UN-Habitat further its mission of promoting sustainable urban development and adequate housing for all

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is pleased to announce that Michal Mlynár of Slovakia, the Deputy Executive Director, has started his appointments in Nairobi on April 10, 2023. His appointment was announced by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the end of December 2022. Mlynár has succeeded…

United Nations Habitat’s Executive Board session opens in Nairobi

Ambassador Silvio Alburquque, opened the meeting and expressed his satisfaction with the efforts made so far by UN-Habitat in improving its financial status

The first session of the Executive Board for 2023 of UN-Habitat opened in Nairobi with speakers seeing a brighter future for the organization. Among the key issues to be considered during the sessions is the financial status of UN-Habitat, including an update on the financial reserve and an updated model…

Capacity Building for the urban planning sector in Egypt

The capacity building programme aims to introduce new/innovative urban planning tools and skills development sets to enable effective implementation of the project

Hadeer and her colleagues in the urban planning sector now can deal with stress and manage their time for a more balanced life. “I learnt how to analyse and plan my time to best manage my daily stress. I have already started applying what we learnt during the first day…

Mozambique moves towards formulation of national urban policy

The urbanization process is driven by the search for economic opportunities in cities, being secondary cities and metropolitan areas the fastest urbanizing

Representatives of the government of Mozambique have met for the First Policy Directive Council towards the development of the National Urbanisation Policy. The multi-ministerial team was approved by the Council of Ministers as the decision-making body to coordinate the National Urbanisation Policy (NUP) formulation process. Vice Minister of State Administration…

Mozambique launches habitat programme document

The HCPD shows that improved and appropriate management of the urbanization process including climate resilience and Building Back Better and Policies for sustainable human settlements

UN-Habitat Mozambique has launched the new Habitat Country Programme Document (HCPD) for Mozambique for the 2022-2026 period with a total funding of USD 25 million. “The national ownership during design of the HCPD demonstrates a clear understanding that the UN is well placed to promote a common approach and purpose,…

Madagascar Cyclone Tests Safe Haven and Drainage Constructed Through United Nations-Habitat Project

The center is equipped with solar energy, pumped water, a sheltered outdoor kitchen, laundry basin and is fully accessible to persons with disabilities

Severe Tropical Storm Cheneso made landfall in Madagascar on 19 January 2023 bringing with it a week of heavy rains and wind and causing significant flooding across the country. Cheneso is putting to test the multipurpose safe haven and drainage system recently completed by UN-Habitat and its partner Oxfam in…