© 2012-2026 United Nations Human Settlements Programme
© 2012-2026 United Nations Human Settlements Programme
In May 2026, during the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN-Habitat and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a four-year strategic partnership running until February …
What do a housing rights platform in Lebanon, a housing rehabilitation initiative in Portugal, a community transformation programme in Mexico and a solar-powered urban farming innovation in Nigeria have in common? With nominations now open for the 2026 UN- …
Nairobi, 26 May 2026 — Countries interested in hosting the global observances of World Habitat Day and/or World Cities Day in 2027 have until 30 September 2026 to submit their expressions of interest to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN- …
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As the thirteenth World Urban Forum (WUF13) draws to a close, the final version of the Baku Call to Action, a stakeholder-led outcome document calling for renewed action to address the growing global housing crisis, has been released. Developed through an …
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As nearly 3 billion people worldwide continue to face inadequate housing conditions, participants at the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) gathered for the One UN Roundtable to examine how stronger coordination across the United Nations …
Baku, 22 May 2026 — UN-Habitat has opened the call for expressions of interest from cities and countries seeking to host the fifteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF15) in 2030, officially launching the bidding process for the world’s premier global …
Nairobi, 11 May 2026 — UN-Habitat has officially opened the call for nominations for the 2026 Scroll of Honour Award – one of the world’s most prestigious awards recognizing outstanding contributions to adequate housing and sustainable urban development. …
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to addressing homelessness – the most severe form of housing exclusion – and advancing solutions that ensure dignity, inclusion, and access to housing for all. Globally, nearly 3 billion people lack access to …
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Every morning, the city of Tomohon, in Indonesia, wakes up and produces 51.6 tons of waste. For years, most of it has ended up in a landfill that was never built to cope. But in West Tomohon, one man is quietly rewriting that story. Jemmy Makasala is a …
When Samira, a widowed mother of seven, crossed the Torkham border back into Afghanistan in December 2025, she was not returning home as much as stepping into the unknown. Forced to leave Pakistan, she led her four daughters and three sons on a long and …
Nairobi and Mexico City, 23 March 2026 — Mexico City, the capital of the United Mexican States, will host the fourteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF14) in 2028. The announcement was made by Anacláudia Rossbach, Under-Secretary-General and …
Nairobi, 27 March 2026 — Ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March, 20 cities worldwide have been named the inaugural 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste, an initiative led by the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste, with support …
Nairobi and New York, 30 March 2026 – The world is facing a growing waste challenge linked to unsustainable production and consumption, with humanity generating up to 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste each year. This year’s International Day of …
Nairobi, 10 March 2026 — Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges of our time –from responding to crises and displacement to harnessing digital innovation for more inclusive urban …
Applications are now open for the fourth cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award). UN-Habitat invites eligible cities from around the world to submit their applications by 12 June 2026. Established jointly by UN- …
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