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Annual Report
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
Global Report
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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Technical Report
Urban Recovery Framework publication series
2022
The Urban Recovery Framework (URF) is a key instrument to enhance responses to urban crises. The aim of the URF is to create an enabling environment for more effective recovery in urban areas, affected by natural or man-made crises, including conflict. It clarifies institutional and multi-level governance arrangements, policies and plans, the coordination mechanisms and the financing instruments needed to drive and steer the implementation of immediate and medium-term urban recovery intervention
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Activities Report
Innovate4Cities 2021 Conference Proceedings
2022
Building on the 2018 Edmonton Cities and Climate Change Science Conference and the resulting Global Research and Action Agenda (GRAA) on Cities and Climate Change Science, the Innovate4Cities 2021 Conference (I4C 2021) focused on the nexus of science, practice, and innovation – including local challenges, priority needs, and cross-sector opportunities to realize ambitious climate action.
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Technical Report
Path to Climate Resiliency: Case Studies of Cities in the Philippines
2022
This knowledge product showcases innovative approaches on climate-resilient urban plans and designs as demonstrated in five cities in the Philippines.
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Activities Report
European Union Funding to UN-Habitat 2014-2020
2022
This report provides an overview of the cooperation between the European Union and UN-Habitat over from 2014-2020 which corresponds to the EU’s last Multiannual Financial Framework. It provides key data on funding received by UN-Habitat for programmes around the world and gives impact stories from a selection of programmes. It also outlines next steps for cooperation.
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
2022 Catalogue of Services
2022
UN-Habitat’s Catalogue of Services provides the current range of ways in which the organization can support national and local governments, partners and stakeholders to address their development challenges and advance sustainable and inclusive urban development using its services, expertise and tools.
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Activities Report
Urban Regeneration as a tool for Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery
2022
Final Report of the Expert Group Meeting on Urban Regeneration as a tool for Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery (December 2021, Bilbao, Spain). Organised by UN-Habitat with the support of the Basque Government (Spain). This report summarises the proceedings of the two-day meeting, highlighting key messages, discussion points, best practices and recommendations from experts and participants.
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Technical Report
Findings from Innovate4Cities 2021 and Update to the Global Research and Action Agenda
2022
This report has been developed by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and UN-Habitat based on the outcomes of 2021 Innovate4Cities Conference co-sponsored by UN-Habitat, GCoM and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It is intended to inform research, policy and public discussions on the global research and action agenda for cities and climate change science.
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Policy and Strategy
Priorities 2022-2023: Adequate Housing, Cities and Climate Change and Localising the Sustainable Development Goals
2022
Our world is changing rapidly. Technology and information are moving at breathtaking rates. Populations are expanding, political forces are in flux and the climate crisis threatens the planet’s future. A pandemic has swept across the world, claiming millions of lives.
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Statement and Speech
Opening statement of the Acting Executive Director of UN-Habitat at the first session of the Executive Board for 2024
Posted on May 6th, 2024
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