Morocco Declaration to set land governance agenda in the Arab region
Stories & Blogs UN-Habitat (News )The Third Arab Land Conference, held from 18 to 20 February in Rabat, Morocco, concluded with the adoption of the Morocco Declaration for Land Governance, a key milestone in strengthening land governance frameworks across the Arab region.
Youth drive climate action at World Cities Day 2024 in Alexandria
Stories & Blogs UN-Habitat (News )Held at the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the observance spotlighted youth-led initiatives tackling urban climate challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions.
UN-Habitat and NASA collaborate on Earth Observation data for sustainable urban development.
Stories & Blogs UN-Habitat (News )UN-Habitat and NASA met this month in Washington, D.C., to discuss how to scale up and expand ongoing collaboration around the use of Earth Observation data for urban data analysis and foresight.
New Frontiers: Zambia embraces digital transformation
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )Zambia has embarked on a transformative journey towards a digital future, making significant strides in recent years.
Secretary-General appoints François Batalingaya of Rwanda as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Chad
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )Mr. Batalingaya brings 30 years of experience in international development and humanitarian assistance. He currently serves as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros.
Keep Your Promise to People: UN Secretary-General's Remarks at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )“At the halfway point to the SDG deadline, the eyes of the world are on you once again”, Antonio Guteres.
Less than 1% of women and girls live in a country with high women’s empowerment and high gender parity
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )The report sees UN Women and UNDP join forces to propose the Women's Empowerment Index (WEI) and the Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI) as the twin indices for measuring gender parity and women’s empowerment.
Less than 1% of women and girls live in a country with high women’s empowerment and high gender parity
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )The report sees UN Women and UNDP join forces to propose the Women's Empowerment Index (WEI) and the Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI) as the twin indices for measuring gender parity and women’s empowerment.