
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
The 2025 #SDGReport shows we’re falling behind on #SDG11—over 1B people still live in informal settlements. At #HLPF, UN-Habitat is spotlighting housing as a key to #GlobalGoals progress. 📊 Read more: 🔗 Register for the event:
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Housing is more than shelter — it’s a foundation for dignity & opportunity. UN-Habitat’s 2024 Annual Report shows progress on:.✅ Reducing inequality.✅ Prosperity through housing.✅ Climate action & resilience. 🔗 Read more: #HousingForAll
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RT @AnacludiaRossb1: This year's #HLPF is another important moment in our journey toward the 2030 Agenda. The real test of the #SDGs lies….
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Over half the world lives in cities—set to hit nearly 70% by 2050. Yet cities remain under-resourced, despite driving global growth. At Casa Devex, @AnacludiaRossb1 called for urgent shifts:. 1️⃣ Invest in cities.2️⃣ Finance through cities. 🎥 Watch:
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🌍 The future of sustainable development is being shaped at #HLPF2025. From 14–23 July, UN-Habitat is spotlighting how housing, local governance & urban action are key to delivering the 2030 Agenda. 🔗 Learn more: #SDGs #LeaveNoOneBehind
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By 2050, 70% of people will live in cities—driving demand for 40M+ new homes. At #HLPF2025, UN-Habitat is co-hosting events on housing, local governance & SDG localization to spotlight cities as drivers of sustainable development. 🔗
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🌿 For every $1 cities invest in nature, they get back $4–$35. That’s the ROI of #NatureBasedSolutions - cooler streets, flood protection, jobs, & resilience. It’s smart economics for a climate-smart future.
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With over a billion people impacted, the call for transformative change in housing is clear. Our chief @AnacludiaRossb1 discusses how to catalyze this shift in her El País interview - @elpaisinenglish, @el_pais.
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What climate strategies are working? . As part of UN-Habitat’s #RISEUP programme, Cobija, Bolivia, is setting an example of proactive local leadership. Explore how cities can map vulnerabilities and design resilience strategies that deliver impact: .
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At #FfD4, UN-Habitat spotlighted urban finance as key to sustainable development. From land-based revenues to derisking investments, our call was clear: empower cities, connect systems, and fund where impact happens—locally. #UrbanFinance #FinancingOurFuture #FfD4
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