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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 2h

Five years of global collaboration, one shared goal: ending homelessness.

The 2025 Report of the UN Secretary-General calls for inclusive, rights-based solutions for all.

👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/2zEf6-0

#HousingForAll #EndHomelessness

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 17h

What’s a smart city? More than tech, it’s about better lives.

✅ Data-driven services
✅ Inclusive governance
✅ Resilient infrastructure
✅ Climate-smart policies

Join us for #WorldCitiesDay on Oct. 31 to discuss the role of digital innovation in cities 📲

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 1d

The countdown is on to #WorldCitiesDay!

Join us on 31 October in Bogotá, Colombia for the Global Observance under the theme “People-Centred Smart Cities.

Register today: https://loom.ly/MLiI2Qg

#UrbanOctober

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 3d

Inadequate homes fuels gender-based violence, school dropout rates, public health crises, and even urban climate emissions.

Secure, inclusive housing unlocks opportunity and protects the most vulnerable. It’s not optional. It’s essential.

🌆 We must stop treating housing as a secondary concern.

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 4d

Urban resilience isn’t about walls or tech fixes, it’s about people.

Include communities, strengthen local governance, and blend nature with durable infrastructure.

Ignore equity or informal settlements, and you build fragility.

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 6d

⏳ Deadline extended!

You now have until 15 October to take the UN-Habitat stakeholder survey for the 2026 Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda.

📋 Contribute through:
🔹 Short survey: https://loom.ly/FIdOMCE
🔹 Extended survey: https://loom.ly/TxqUyuk

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 7d

Casablanca is more than Morocco’s economic hub, it’s a frontline player in urban climate action.

From resilience planning to shaping national policy, the city is quietly becoming a co-author of Morocco’s sustainable future.

Search "World Habitat Day" to join us on Oct. 6th & share solutions.

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 8d

Rising costs, scarce land & climate risks make the housing crisis especially acute for small nations.

In an interview with Phileleftheros, our Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach outlined 5 priorities: equity, holistic policy, investment, governance & partnerships.

🔗 https://loom.ly/Ve24Oao

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 8d

Stakeholders are central to UNHabitat’s mission.

This Thursday, the first Global Stakeholder Dialogue offers a direct exchange with our Executive Director.

📅 2 Oct | 14:00–15:30 EAT
Focus: Stakeholder Engagement Roadmap towards #WUF13
🔗 Register: https://loom.ly/HQHSJhA

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 9d

Over 60% of displaced people seek refuge in cities, straining housing & services.

With inclusive planning, displacement can drive resilience & opportunity. Join us this #WorldHabitatDay to advocate for inclusive solutions.

👉 Register now: https://loom.ly/MLiI2Qg

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 9d

UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacludia Rossbach has joined the International Gender Champions network. 👏

Her commitment strengthens UN-Habitat’s mission to put equality at the heart of sustainable urban development.

👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/0HeWhNw

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 9d

At #UNGA, Global Champions of Adequate Housing issued a call to action urging countries to strengthen housing strategies, integrate climate resilience, scale up partnerships, and mobilize investment for adequate & affordable housing.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/qZdLscM

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 10d

Cities don’t just need to survive climate shocks - they must transform.

Our A–Z of Urban Resilience shows how: from adaptation and equity to zoning reform. Not just bouncing back, but bouncing forward. Which letter matters most for your city?

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 10d

Map of the Human Footprint Index - which quantifies the pressures of human activities on natural ecosystems and landscapes by the Wildlife Conservation Society.

With compact planning, green infrastructure, clean transport, and inclusive housing, cities can shift from polluters to protectors.

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 Cities are both culprits & victims of climate change—and conflict hotspots.

Resilience needs collective action: communities, cities & nations rowing together to scale solutions for peace & sustainability. As COP30 nears, momentum is building.

🔗 https://loom.ly/OsfybmY

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 13d

Chongqing is reimagining waste: smart bins, digital tracking, eco-parks turn by-products into resources, and community incentives.

The “Waste-Free City” pilot proves waste isn’t rubbish — it’s raw material for a circular economy.

Join us for World Habitat Day on Oct. 6th to learn & share solutions

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 13d

💧Over 270,000 people in Syria & Sudan will regain access to safe water through a UN-Habitat and KSrelief partnership signed at #UNGA.

The project will restore reservoirs, networks & wells—supporting displaced families and returnees.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/klTJPjs

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 14d

🌍 Submit your project for the 14th Dubai International Best Practices Award!

In partnership with Dubai Municipality, the award celebrates innovation in sustainable urban development.

📌 Deadline: 17 Oct
👉 dubaiaward.ae

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 14d

🏠 2.8B people lack adequate housing and 1.1B live in informal settlements.

At #UNGA, UN-Habitat & Kenya co-hosted a High-Level Roundtable, adopting the New York Declaration—a global call to action for inclusive housing strategies & scaled-up investment.

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 15d

🌍 UN-Habitat is launching the New Urban Agenda learning series!

Join global & regional webinars (Sept 2025–Mar 2026) to learn, share & act together on #NUA implementation.

🗓️ 29 Sept, 15:00 EAT
🔗 bit.ly/nuawebinarkickoff

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 15d

At #UNGA, UN-Habitat & the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies launched Mayors for Digital Cooperation to bridge divides: 2.6B still offline.

For youth in informal settlements, connectivity is a lifeline to education, jobs & opportunity. More on our engagement: https://loom.ly/116qO0I

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 16d

The 80th #UNGA highlights urgency to deliver the SDGs & renew global cooperation.

UN-Habitat brings the voice of cities & communities, spotlighting housing as key for sustainable development.

📌 Join our High-Level Roundtable on Adequate and Affordable Housing: https://loom.ly/7EbBLj8

UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 16d

Registration is open for #WorldHabitatDay 2025!

🌍 Join us on 6 Oct in Nairobi as leaders, experts & communities tackle climate, conflict & inequality, featuring the Scroll of Honour Awards & high-level panels.

Register ➡️ https://loom.ly/Kn6RlBU

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 18d

Refugee-friendly policies are peace policies: rights, voices, services, jobs, resilience, belonging.

This #PeaceDay, remember: every refugee-friendly city is a more peaceful city.

Join us on Oct 6. for World Habitat Day to explore new urban solutions: https://loom.ly/ShgVqUQ

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · 19d

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