UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

Creating cities that are safe for women is a vital step in combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Through initiatives like participatory slum upgrading, UN-Habitat has provided children and women with safer public spaces. These efforts reduce risks of harassment and violence, enabling women and girls to move freely and thrive in their communities. During #16Days of Activism Against GBV, we call on urban planners, policymakers, and communities to prioritize gender-sensitive safety measures in public spaces. Let’s work together to eliminate violence and promote inclusion in urban areas. 🔶 Together, we can create cities free from fear. https://loom.ly/z5F092E #16DaysOfActivism #UrbanSafety #EndGBV

With #COP29 behind us, we’re turning the page and ensuring that cities remain at the forefront of the fight against climate change. Here’s how: 1️⃣ At the heart of this year’s achievements was the signing of the Baku #ContinuityCoalition—a commitment to ensure the urban climate agenda doesn’t get lost between COPs. In collaboration with the Presidencies of COP27 through COP30, we are committed to ensuring that urban resilience and climate adaptation remain central to future COP discussions and that cities, countries, and climate finance continue to be prioritized. 2️⃣ UN-Habitat also supported the COP29 Presidency with the Multisectoral Actions Pathways (#MAP) to Resilient and Healthy Cities Declaration, highlighting the importance of existing work done in cities while drawing attention to additional climate solutions. 3️⃣ 2024-2025 will also see lots of momentum around #SURGe, including a platform to foster partnerships, share knowledge, and provide tools for localized climate action. Watch this space! All of the above was emphasized at the Ministerial Meeting(s) on Urbanization and Climate Change, which brought together over 1,000 participants across the Meetings, including around 100 national government delegates in the rooms and 50 ministers speaking. Across many speakers, the message was clear: cities must be at the core of national climate plans (NDCs). As countries review and revise their climate plans, UN-Habitat is working with countries to bring urban priorities - and the resources to achieve them - into focus. This work isn’t possible without collaboration and partnership - a big thank you to all our partners including: State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, UN Environment Programme, UNDP, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), UNESCAP, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the World Meteorological Organization, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Let’s protect women who speak out on gender-based violence. Stand up for those who raise their voices. Advocate for policies that protect all women and girls, especially those most at risk. #16Days #NoExcuse ▶️Learn more about this year's campaign: https://loom.ly/e8z6COs

#16Days of activism against gender-based violence start today, on 25 November. There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. Not now. Not ever. 🤝 Let's UNITE to end violence against women. Learn more about this year's campaign: https://loom.ly/-t2pF5w

As #COP29 in Baku is approaching the finishing line, UN-Habitat is building on the momentum to champion urban climate solutions. This year’s conference reaffirmed the critical role of cities in addressing the climate crisis, as they generate 70% of global CO₂ emissions and house over half the world’s population. Cities must remain central to the global climate agenda. During #COP29, the Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Action brought together global leaders to reinforce collaboration, innovation, and integrated strategies. Key discussions focused on affordable housing, clean energy, and biodiversity conservation. Looking ahead to #COP30 in Belém, Brazil, UN-Habitat is driving action in three key areas: 🔹 Climate Finance: With just 5% of global climate finance reaching cities, unlocking funds for urban resilience is vital. 🔹 Governance: Strengthening collaboration between governments, local authorities, and communities to ensure effective solutions. 🔹Multilevel Climate Action: UN-Habitat is advancing local climate action, with the SURGe initiative playing a key role in this effort. UN-Habitat calls on governments, businesses, and civil society to act with urgency. Together, we can transform cities into inclusive, sustainable, and resilient hubs for the future. #UrbanResilience #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #COP30

🌍✨ UN-Habitat joins the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. Launched during #G20 Summit under Brazil’s Presidency, the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty marks a groundbreaking step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly eradicating hunger and extreme poverty by 2030. With support from 82 nations, G20 members, international organizations, financial institutions, and NGOs, this Alliance is driving transformative action, putting the most vulnerable at the heart of solutions. Key initiatives include: ✅ Reaching 500 million people with income transfer programs in low-income countries. ✅ Expanding quality school meals to 150 million children in hunger-stricken regions. ✅ Mobilizing billions in resources through multilateral development banks for impactful programs. At UN-Habitat, we are proud to contribute to this initiative—empowering countries to lead, fostering global partnerships, and driving innovative solutions for an equitable and more inclusive world. Together, we can transform lives and ensure no one is left behind. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/ds7rAzm4 #SDGs #ZeroHunger #EndPoverty #G20

🌍 At COP29, the World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action took center stage at the Multilevel Action Pavilion! 🌆 Presented by UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach, the report highlights urgent urban challenges: ✅ Decline in urban green spaces 🌱 ✅ Over 2 billion urban residents exposed to higher temperatures by 2040 🌡️ ✅ USD 4.5-5.4 trillion/year funding gap for climate-resilient infrastructure 💰 The presentation was moderated by UN-Habitat's climate change expert Bernhard Barth. Other participants and experts included: Manuel de Araújo, Mayor of #Quelimane, 🇲🇿 Mozambique; Siir Kilkis, Vice-Chair of IPCC's Working Group III on mitigation; Pourya Salehi, head of Urban Research at ICLEI, and Joanna McLean Masic, Lead Urban Specialist at The World Bank. The discussions that followed emphasized the urgent need for investments, innovation, and partnerships to help cities tackle climate change. Cities are key to driving a sustainable, resilient future!Cities must lead the way toward a sustainable, resilient future! 🌆💪 #COP29 #WorldCitiesReport #ClimateAction #UrbanResilience #UNHabitat

Cities are at the frontline of climate change, acting both as major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and as areas highly vulnerable to climate impacts like floods, heatwaves, and storms. They also offer immense potential for solutions. We bring our World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action to COP29 Azerbaijan after we successfully launched the report at #WUF12 in Cairo. Some of the key findings include: 🔹Climate Justice in Urban Areas: A just climate transition is essential, prioritizing informal settlements and addressing structural vulnerabilities to leave no one and no place behind. 🔹Urban Planning as a Climate Tool: Climate-responsive urban and land-use planning can accelerate net-zero commitments and enhance adaptation strategies. 🔹Investing in Resilient Housing and Services: Urban infrastructure investments should integrate climate considerations, focusing on low-carbon, resilient housing, and basic services. 🔹Closing the Urban Climate Finance Gap: Cities require substantial collaboration with regional, national, and private stakeholders to address the shortfall in urban climate financing. 🔹Bridging Urban Climate Data Gaps: Reliable urban climate data is crucial for attracting funding, scaling impact, and ensuring climate action addresses vulnerable populations' needs. 📖 Download the report here: https://loom.ly/W7lJeqE

Did you know cities worldwide need $3.5 trillion to fight climate change? Here's how we can fund it. [Highlights from the COP29 Ministerial Meetings on Urbanization and Climate Change] 🚦 Financing a Sustainable Urban Future Urban climate finance emerged as a major challenge - an estimated $3.5 trillion is needed to tackle transport, infrastructure, and disaster resilience. The call to action? ✅ Mobilize private-public partnerships to scale climate solutions. ✅ Expand access to concessional funding for vulnerable communities. ✅ Explore innovative mechanisms like blended finance and local revenue generation to bridge the funding gap. 🏙️ Cross-Sectoral Collaboration is Key From the roundtables, a critical insight stood out: urban challenges like transport, health, and construction can’t be tackled in isolation. For example: ✅ Integrated urban planning is essential for resilient transport, from climate-proof designs to non-motorized solutions like cycling and walking. ✅ Nature-based solutions not only improve air quality but also create green jobs, offering a win-win for communities and the planet. ✅ Collaborating across sectors ensures infrastructure investments are energy-efficient and future-proof. The bottom line: cities hold the tools to make a difference. What we need now is global commitment, collaboration, and the will to act. #COP29 #UrbanClimateAction #SustainableCities #ClimateFinance

The future of climate action isn’t just in forests or oceans - it’s in our cities. Here’s why urban centres are the frontlines of change at COP29: At #COP29, global leaders came together to confront a crucial reality: urban areas contribute over 70% of global CO2 emissions, yet they are also key to building a sustainable future. ✨ What’s new? ✅ Launch of the Multisectoral Actions Pathways (MAP) for healthier, resilient cities. ✅ Commitment to innovative urban policies like sustainable construction, nature-based solutions, and clean transport. ✅ Azerbaijan’s leadership through initiatives like the Baku Continuity Coalition and hosting the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in 2026. 💡 Why cities? 🔸 70% of urban areas are already impacted by climate change. 🔸 Cities house over half the global population, set to grow to 70% by 2050. 🔸 Urban heat islands make cities up to 10°C hotter than rural areas! 👊 The message is clear: collaboration is our superpower. From local leaders to national governments, from private sector innovators to civil society champions - together, we can reshape urban spaces for generations to come. Let’s make our cities hubs of climate innovation! 💚