UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

International Affairs

Creating socially and environmentally sustainable cities and communities

About us

UN-Habitat is the United Nations entity responsible for developing urban policies and translating them into action to create sustainable cities and communities. Cities are facing unprecedented demographic, environmental, economic, and social challenges. There has been a phenomenal shift towards urbanization, with half of the world's population living in cities. By 2050, almost 70 per cent of the population will reside in cities. This urban growth will be happening mainly in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In the absence of effective urban planning, the consequences of this rapid urbanization will be dramatic. Urban policies need to change to turn this rapid urban growth into opportunities to create a better quality of life for people. UN-Habitat is at the helm of this change. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to address the issues of urban growth and sustainable urban development.

Website
unhabitat.org
Industry
International Affairs
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1978
Specialties
Urban Legislation, Land and Governance, Urban Planning and Design, Urban Economy, Urban Basic Services, Housing and Slum Upgrading, Risk Reduction and Rehabilitation, and Research and Capacity Building

Locations

  • Primary

    United Nations Avenue, Gigiri

    P.O. Box 30030

    Nairobi, 00100, KE

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  • ACROS Fukuoka Building 8th Floor 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku

    Fukuoka, 810, JP

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  • Housing and Building Research Centre (HBRC)

    87 Tahreer Street, 9th floor

    Dokki, Giza (Greater Cairo), EG

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  • Rua Rumania 20

    Rio de Janeiro, RJ CEP 22240-140, BR

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  • United Nations Avenue,Gigiri

    P.O. Box 30030

    Nairobi, 00100, KE

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