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Annual Report 2023: Local action in a time of crises
In a world grappling with crises, cities emerge as pivotal agents of change. UN-Habitat’s 2023 report underscores the urgent need for urban transformation to tackle issues ranging from climate change to inequality,… Read more
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Rescuing SDG 11 for a resilient urban planet
The current report shows that the world is off track in achieving SDG 11. Rescuing SDG 11 is urgent for the sake of present and future generations. The report points to the immense opportunities that exist and the… Read more
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Urban Energy Technical Note 03: Sun Shading
2015
The most significant factor affecting the built environment in the East Africa region is solar energy, which impacts on it throughout the year. The shapes of buildings and spaces have a great effect on indoor temperatures. When designing a new building, it is very important to pay attention to the needs of its users and to consider the environment they are likely to spend most of their time in. The building should be user friendly and comfortable. Factors to consider for adequate indoor comfort…
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Urban Energy Technical Note 02: Climate and Architecture
2015
Climate is described as the average course or condition of the weather at a place usually over a period of years as exhibited by temperature, wind velocity, precipitation and humidity.
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Urban Energy Technical Note 01: Guidelines for Green Building Design
2015
Over 70% of the world energy generation is consumed in human settlements, resulting in an emission of more than two thirds of CO2 that contributes to climate change. Widespread energy poverty and the increasing cost of fossil fuels are impacting negatively on the economic development and the living conditions of people.
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Technical Report
Sustainable Building Design for Tropical Climates
2015
Principles and applications for the design of sustainable buildings in Eastern Africa.
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Technical Report
Sustainable Urban Energy
2012
For cities to confront the challenges of fossil fuel depletion, increasing energy costs and rapid climate change, it is inevitable to develop and implement urban energy management solutions for their sustainable future.
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Sustainable Urban Energy Planning
2009
The main purpose of this handbook is to assist people who are working in or with local government to develop sustainable energy and climate action plans and implementation programmes.
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Global Overview of Construction Technology Trends: Energy-Efficiency in Construction , Development of energy-efficient and environmentally sound housing in russia
2004
In the closing decade of this century, as the world strives for a better quality of life, millions of poor are fighting for life itself.
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Application of Biomass-Energy Technologies
1993
Forms part of the Centre’s continuing efforts to promote wide dissemination and commercialization of renewable energy technologies.
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Energy for Low-income Settlements
1991
The bulk of the population in developing countries is poor and survives on non-commercial energy sources such as fuelwood, agricultural residues or animal dung which are the most easily available and can be gathered at almost zero private cost.
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Preparation of the UN-Habitat Strategic Plan: 2026 – 2029
Posted on May 7th, 2024
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land_housing_and_property_in_jordan_report.pdf
Posted on May 6th, 2024
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