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UN-Habitat is the UN entity responsible for sustainable urban development. We translate polices into action to create better cities and human settlements.

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UN-Habitat
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UN-Habitat’s Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises is out! The Annual Report 2023 highlights the actions undertaken by UN-Habitat and its partners to support local communities. Explore our work in 2023:
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UN-Habitat delegates and representatives from the government of Egypt held a meeting in preparation of the World Urban Forum. #WUF12 presents a unique opportunity to showcase Egypt’s pioneering urban development achievements.
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Happy Madaraka Day, Kenya! 🇰🇪 Today we celebrate the journey towards independence and progress. Let’s continue to shape cities and communities that empower every citizen.
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Time is running out for millions in Sudan facing imminent famine, displacement, and violence. 18 million people are acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children. The clock is ticking. We must act now. Statement from IASC principals:
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Michal Mlynár
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Happy to share my recent interview with @Diplo_Watch ! Here, I share my perspectives on sustainable urban devt, #housing , climate resilience, and my diplomatic career. Dive into the dialogue and discover how we’re driving the New Urban Agenda forward. ▶️
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Ever wonder what #PublicSpaces are and why they are crucial for our communities? Learn about the incredible benefits and why these areas are essential for our well-being. Watch now ▶️ #YoungGamechanger
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96,000 new homes are needed daily to fill the global housing gap. Acting ED @MichalMlynar , highlights UN-Habitat's priority on adequate housing, urban climate resilience, & SDGs. Discover how resources are mobilized to implement the New Urban Agenda.
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UN-Habitat and @EconomistImpact are working together to elevate the importance of sustainable urban development through the Urban Performance Index. Learn about inspiring case studies from Mombasa, Toronto, Dhaka, and more:
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In the early 1970s, Utrecht, Netherlands made a historic mistake by making its 900-year-old moat a 12-lane motorway. But in 1998, a 20 year restoration project began to restore the canal back to its former natural glory and cut down the amount of cars on the city’s roads.
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In cities globally, urban regeneration has contributed to adequate housing, inclusive mobility, and inclusive access to effective urban growth. Mayors and city authorities explain how urban regeneration can create #inclusive & #sustainable cities. ▶️
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As our world rapidly urbanizes, addressing ecosystem degradation is critical. To support sustainable cities, incorporating biodiversity-friendly practices in urban planning is key. Read about how sustainable urbanization can support this: #BiodiversityDay
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Affordability is a key measure of adequate housing, and achieving it through climate smart approaches is essential for a better future for people and the planet! Read about climate-smart approaches for adequate housing.
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We must create cities that bring life to the very centre. Our very existence depends on it. Nature blooms in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the singing of birds, the green spaces that surround us, and the communities that thrive together. Source: @Greenpeace
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Cities are vulnerable to climate change but they are also key to solving it. Joy Belmonte, mayor of Quezon City and Michal Mlynár, Acting Executive Director of UN-Habitat explain why cities are the missing piece for countries to address climate change.
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🎬Lights, camera, action! Applications for the #UrbanCinema at #WUF12 are open until 30 May. Submit your film to spark conversations around the WUF12 theme #ItAllStartsAtHome 👉 Apply now!
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