UN-Habitat
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UN-Habitat is the UN entity responsible for sustainable urban development. We translate policies into action to create better cities and human settlements.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined June 2009
We are looking for zero-waste practices in fashion and textiles that are making a real impact to showcase positive zero-waste outcomes on #ZeroWasteDay 2025. Submit your practice by 12 February: ▶️
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Access to water, sanitation, and secure housing can transform informal settlements into thriving neighborhoods. The solution to informal settlements isn’t eviction, it’s empowerment. 💡 What are other ways we can further support informal settlements?
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Cities are heating up, floods are rising, and the most vulnerable are at risk. But nature-based solutions - like green spaces and eco-friendly infrastructure - can cool cities, prevent disasters, and save lives. Read our full report:
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The World Smart Cities Outlook by UN-Habitat & Edinburgh Napier University offers a data-driven assessment of people-centred smart cities. It provides a framework, KPIs, regional insights & case studies to guide urban digital transformation. Download now:
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RT @MichalMlynar: @UNHABITAT & Australia are strong allies on many fronts e.g in the Pacific Region. I had the opportunity to unpack the g…
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Two years ago, a devastating earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria, claiming over 55,000 lives and affecting 15 million people. With support from Japan, UN-Habitat has worked to strengthen resilience in Syria, restoring infrastructure and enhancing disaster preparedness.
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Every year, 92M tonnes of textiles are discarded — a garbage truck full of clothes wasted every second. #ZeroWasteDay 2025 will spotlight textile and fashion waste. It's time to repair, reuse & rethink waste. 📅 Save the date and join the movement!
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The world is facing a severe housing crisis—by 2030, 3 billion pple will lack adequate housing. How can we turn the tide? @AnacludiaRossb1 shared bold solutions: reforming zoning laws, equitable housing finance & scaling up slum upgrading. Her views▶️
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"Housing is a fundamental right, requiring global collaboration." Diana Wachira, Learning Officer @habitat_intl highlights the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Housing as a key platform to advance housing policies and ensure communities are part of the solution.
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♻️ 92 million tons of textile waste are discarded every year! 🌍 Host World Cleanup Day 2025 and take the lead on tackling fashion and textile waste through innovation and action! 📩 Apply by 31 March 2025
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Planting trees near homes = BIG benefits: 🌳 ✅ Block icy winds in winter ✅ Cool your house in summer ✅ Shield against strong winds (pair w/ earth dunes!) ✅ Bonus: Fruit trees = food & resilience! Best time to plant? Late fall/early winter. 🍂 📷: Luis Furushio
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RT @AnacludiaRossb1: This week in NYC, I met Member States, Regional Groups & Friends of @UNHABITAT to share updates on #WUF12, the Executi…
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♻️ 92 million tons of textile waste are discarded every year! 🌍 Host World Cleanup Day 2025 and take the lead on tackling fashion and textile waste through innovation and action! 📩 Apply by 31 March 2025
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The #SmartCities consultation in Bratislava brought together urban experts to discuss ethical, inclusive digital transformation. With 70% of smart projects excluding marginalized groups, UN-Habitat emphasized governance, AI ethics & closing the digital divide. @michalmlynar
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Is your city ready to host the World Urban Forum in 2028? UN-Habitat invites cities & countries to express interest by 15 April 2025! ✨ Showcase leadership in sustainable urban development 🌐 Gain global visibility 📈 Drive impact on urban solutions
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Jenna Reinette, Deputy Director of Housing Policy, Paris, highlights the key role of local governments in tackling global housing challenges on the sidelines of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All.
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Happy #LunarNewYear to all celebrating! 🐍
Happy #LunarNewYear to all celebrating! 🐍 “Let us embrace this time of new beginnings with hope and determination to create a better future for all.” —@antonioguterres as we welcome the Year of the Snake. 📷: New commemorative @unstamps marking this special occasion.
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RT @AnacludiaRossb1: Our team had a fruitful mtg w/ Ms Kecia Rust, ED of @CAHF_Africa & her team. Discussions were held on building data…
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UN-Habitat will join the Regional Meeting in Bratislava, hosted by MIRDI Slovak Republic, on 28-29 Jan. Experts will finalize guidelines for people-centered smart cities, using data, AI, and digital tools to drive sustainable urban development. 📊 🔗
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We are looking for zero-waste practices in fashion and textiles that are making a real impact to showcase positive zero-waste outcomes on #ZeroWasteDay 2025. Submit your practice by 12 February: ▶️
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