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THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME (UN-HABITAT) UN-HABITAT is a specialized agency focused on sustainable urban development and adequate shelter for all. Established in 1978, UN-HABITAT works to address urbanization challenges by promoting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities. Through advocacy, policy development, technical assistance, and capacity-building initiatives, UN-HABITAT supports governments, local authorities, and communities in improving housing conditions, urban planning, infrastructure, and access to basic services. The agency also emphasizes the importance of addressing issues such as slum upgrading, land tenure security, climate change adaptation, and disaster risk reduction to create equitable and livable urban environments. UN-HABITAT plays a crucial role in advancing the urban agenda and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to cities and human settlements.

🌐 By 2050, cities are projected to host approximately 70 per cent of the world’s population, highlighting the pressing need for inclusive urban planning and sustainable development. October 7th marks UN World Habitat Day, a way to engage young people in shaping sustainable cities and communities of the future. #ERISInfo #WorldHabitatDay #Sustainability UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

𝐔𝐍-𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. It highlights the urgency of transforming urban development to address challenges such as climate change, the rising cost of living and the lack of affordable housing and basic services.  🟢 Some highlights:  ‣ The need for a new approach to urban planning and management, abandoning traditional paradigms that are no longer effective. ‣ Collaboration to ensure that sustainable development responds to local needs. UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)  #BilbaoMetropoli30 #urbanplanning #environment

Our second phase of Climate Resilient Honiara project, funded by UNFCCC, administered by UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), and led by Darryn McEvoy, is all about implementation of identified priority projects. Our applied research has identified a lot of needs, especially among those living in #urban #informalsettlements in Honiara, the capital city of Solomon Islands. They include access to basic rights (e.g. clean drinking water, adequate housing, access to toilets, drainage, education and playground). My question to you is whether meeting basic human rights should be a pre-requisite to climate resiliency? Isn’t it a matter of #justice? Often funding for development projects and climate resilience projects are separate. Isn’t there a need for integration in aid/ donor funding? . . . . #climate #climateresilience #disaster #DisasterResilience #Housing #Humanrights #Honiara, #SolomonIslands, #GenderRights, Darryn McEvoy, Usha Iyer-Raniga, RMIT Centre for Urban Research, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), Habitat for Humanity Australia.

FORGING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP | Windhoek, eThekwini, and Bremen signed a tripartite cooperation agreement yesterday in Durban to enhance municipal services. The partnership between the three cities is built on years of collaboration in areas such as environmental management, wastewater management, and climate action. 🌍♻️ Windhoek Mayor, Cllr. Queen Omagano Kamati, emphasized the importance of this partnership in fostering sustainable development and addressing global challenges like climate change. “This trilateral relationship is built on the strength of people-to-people connections and a shared commitment to solidarity, friendship, and collaboration. The signing of this agreement marks the continuation of our deeply rooted partnership. By fostering knowledge and creativity, we can develop sustainable lifestyles for the future, ensuring our cities are planned and managed with respect for the environment,” remarked Mayor Kamati. The agreement highlights the cities' commitment to innovation and mutual learning while strengthening collaboration on SDGs localization, urban mobility, and youth programs. Together, the cities aim to improve service delivery, tackle urban challenges, and promote sustainable development, all while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 🏙️ #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #CityPartnerships #Innovation #ServiceDelivery #UrbanDevelopment #SDGs #SustainableCity #CityofWindhoek

Please join us in this informative experience and knowledge sharing on developing #resilient #green and #affordable housing in #SaintLucia and Eastern #Caribbean. The #SIDS in the #Caribbean are at the forefront of experiencing #climatechange effects and the #housing infrastructure is one of the worst affected. There is a need to develop housing that is #resilient and can withstand the effects of climate change and be #green and #affordable at the same time. This is challenging but achievable with the right mix of #policy #regulation #financing #materials #construction technology and has the potential to create #green jobs and boost local economies. I had the opportunity to collaborate with our fantastic GGGI Latin America & the Caribbean team based in #SaintLucia in 2023 to conduct a pre-feasibility study and socio-economic assessment of beneficiaries for #Resilient #Green #Affordable Housing in collaboration with the Key #SaintLucia government agencies with support from #GCF and #AfD. We also had the privilege of facilitating a knowledge exchange between #SaintLucia and #Rwanda for senior policy makers on #Rwanda's experience of developing Resilient Green Affordable #Housing. Do tune in to learn and gather more insights!

Collaboration is critical to unlock the full potential of urban climate action. Progress, however, remains slow. The multilevel partnership opportunity & challenges in 5 charts. References: ▶ Coalition for Urban Transitions. 2019. Climate Emergency, Urban Opportunity: How National Governments Can Secure Economic Prosperity and Avert Climate Catastrophe by Transforming Cities. Washington, DC: Coalition for Urban Transitions. ▶ Plescia-Boyd, A., Steven Bland, Pasquale Capizzi, Sarah Colenbrander, Petter Lyden, and Marcus Mayr. 2020. Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions through Urban Climate Action: A Guide for Incorporating Urban Climate Action and Human Settlement Issues into the Nationally Determined Contributions Enhancement Process. Nairobi, Kenya: United Nations Human Settlements Programme. ▶ Press-Williams, Jessie, Priscilla Negreiros, Pedro de Aragão Fernandes, Chavi Meattle, Hamza Abdullah, Arthur Vieira, Jose Diaz, Ben Melling. 2024. 2024 State of Cities Climate Finance. Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance. ▶ Tollin, Nicola, James Vener, Maria Pizzorni, Ainhoa Saurí Gázquez, Patrizia Gragnani, Maria Manez, Grazia Brunetta, Ombretta Caldarice, Jordi Morato, Stelios Grafakos, David Simon, and Tadashi Matsumoto. 2022. Urban Climate Action: The Urban Content of the NDCs: Global Review 2022. Nairobi, Kenya: United Nations Human Settlements Programme. Note UN-Habitat defines strong urban content as NDCs with specific urban sections or where urban areas are identified as priority sectors. #cities #climate #climateaction #champ #multilevelpartnerships

With 1.1 billion people currently living in informal settlements and an additional 2 billion expected in the next 30 years, the challenges of rapid urbanization are urgent. This reality is particularly pronounced in developing countries, where the swift expansion of cities exacerbates inequalities and urban poverty. In Africa alone, two-thirds of the infrastructure needed by 2050 is yet to be built. Moreover, the construction sector accounts for 37% of global energy-related CO2 emissions. So, how can improving the living conditions of urban impoverished communities align with addressing global crises? We are kicking off a global peer-learning webinar series with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Cities Alliance, focusing on practical approaches to just and sustainable urban planning, construction, and financing. Supported by #ICLEI and other partners, this series empowers local actors for socially just and climate-friendly urban transformation while engaging subnational governments in global development and climate agendas. Join us for the first webinar, which explores strategies for resilient and inclusive cities by fostering sustainable construction in informal urban areas: 📅 21 March 🕑 14:00-15:30 GMT+1 🔗https://lnkd.in/dTAXfJ_m 📝 English + written translation in French and Spanish available. Stay updated on future webinars: https://lnkd.in/d99FFsrC 🏗️ #UrbanInnovation #SustainableCities #ClimateAction

The first line of defense for people against climate hazards and disasters is resilient housing integrated with essential infrastructure and services (i.e., water, sanitation, energy, and access to transport to reach jobs, healthcare and education or to get out of harm's way). THE REHOUSE (Resilient, Equitable Housing, Opportunities and Urban Services) agenda focuses on well-serviced, well-connected, climate resilient housing for communities that live in urban informal settlements, representing about 2 out of 3 urban dwellers in low-income countries and well over a billion people worldwide. So many innovative solutions exist, yet the financing and scale of implementation remains woefully small. Sharing a powerful article by my team highlighting the hardships faced by communities living in informal settlements, the transformative solutions that exist today, and how to scale them through partnerships like REHOUSE to achieve climate justice and development goals. See more on www.rehouse.org Smriti Singh Maeve Hogel Weston Rogier van den Berg Ani Dasgupta Robin King Asif Saleh Sheela Patel Amanda Entrikin Ariana Karamallis Ashley Toombs Joe Muturi Kimani Joseph Bijal Brahmbhatt Stephen Seidel Debra Roberts

From 8 to 17 July, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) will participate in the High-level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, emphasizing the vital role of cities and local governments in achieving the SDGs. Join us in highlighting the vital role of cities and local governments in advancing effective multilateralism to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We aim to showcase how urban areas are pivotal in climate action and advocate for enhancing the urban components in the Nationally Determined Contributions of the Paris Agreement. Additionally, we will emphasize the importance of sustainable urban development in building a better future for people and the planet, providing crucial input for the upcoming Summit of the Future. 📍 Find out more about our engagement at #HLPF2024: https://loom.ly/azdaExQ #LocalAction #Action4Urban