Adapting Humanitarian Response in Urban Contexts: Regional Consultation on Key Instruments – Middle East Consultation On December 13, 2018, the Global Alliance for Urban Crises, UN-Habitat and Bureau Technique des Villes Libanaises hosted a consultation entitled “Adapting Humanitarian Response in Urban Contexts: Regional Consultation on Key Instruments – Middle East”. This joint consultative event brings
KATOWICE, POLAND, December 12, 2018 – The UN-Habitat guide to Addressing Urban and Human Settlement Issues in National Adaptation Plans was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-24) in Katowice, Poland last week. The guide highlights the crucial role of scaling up climate action by integrating human settlements into national adaptation planning and processes.
NAIROBI, December 18, 2018—The World Bank, Build Academy, Airbnb, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), and UN-Habitat today announced the winners of the Resilient Homes Design Challenge. The Challenge generated designs for disaster-resilient and sustainable houses that could be constructed at under $10,000 for people living in areas affected by or vulnerable to disasters caused
NAIROBI, December 2018 – A conference in Nairobi has called for concrete measures to make public transport safer and more accessible for women. “Together, we must increase the visibility of women in the male dominated field of public transportation to reflect a more equitable and sustainable public transport system for everyone”, said Naomi Mwaura, Founding
Sharjah: As a part of the continuing efforts to develop the Department of Planning and Surveying in Sharjah UAE and explore ongoing international models and Best Practices, under the patronage of HE Eng. Salaah Bin Butti Al Muhairi, Royal adviser of the United Arab Emirates in Planning Affairs, and with the support of Eng. Khalid
Throughout history, people have migrated from one place to another. People migrate in search of a better life. They leave their homes due to many reasons, including poverty, social and political oppression, natural and man-made disasters, conflict, in search of a higher education, and professional opportunities. Most migrants make cities their first port of entry,
Kalobeyei, Turkana, Kenya, December 2018 – A year ago, refugees living in the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and local residents joined forces to design public spaces in a project designed to reduce tension in the area. The Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement was set up three years ago to cope with the continuing influx of refugees from Sudan
Terms of Reference Job Opening number United Nations Human Settlements Programme – Consultant Job Title Urban Planner General Expertise Human Settlements Category Urban Planning Department/ Office United Nations Human Settlements Programme Organizational Unit UPDB -CPEDU – Urban Planning and Design Lab Duration: 1 Year Start Date: 19 February 2019 End Date: 19
Surabaya, Indonesia – UN-Habitat has conducted a capacity building workshop on Fundamentals of Urbanization: implementing the New Urban Agenda in Surabaya, Indonesia for high-level Indonesian officials drawn from 25 cities representing national and local governments. Drawing on material produced by the Global Sample of 200 Cities, the City Prosperity Initiative (CPI) and a training companion
Nay Pyi Taw, 14 December 2018 – UN-Habitat Country Programme Manager in Myanmar has stressed that “urbanization is unstoppable and irreversible.” Addressing a national consultation workshop convened in Nay Pyi Taw on the theme Towards a National Urban Policy for Myanmar, Mr. Bijay Karmacharya pointed out that “Myanmar is at a critical time for forward thinking
