United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Latest News

Recently, UN-Habitat launched the Catalogue of Solutions 2026-2029.

About United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

• It is also commonly known as UN-Habitat, is the UN agency responsible for promoting sustainable urban development and adequate shelter for all.
• It was established in 1977 after the Habitat I Conference (1976).
• Its mandate is derived from several UN General Assembly resolutions and from the Habitat Agenda adopted during Habitat II (1996).
• Purpose: Its central mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities.
• Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya.

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Governance of United Nations Human Settlements Programme

• UN-Habitat Assembly
  • It is composed of all 193 UN member states.
  • It convenes once every four years in Nairobi.
  • It sets global priorities and approves the strategic plan.
• Executive Board

• • It consists of 36 member states elected by the Assembly.
  • It meets three times a year to oversee implementation of policies.
• Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR)
  • It includes all permanent representatives accredited to the UN Office in Nairobi.
  • It acts as a continuous oversight and advisory body.

Source: DTE