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.
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
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- 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
Last updated on July, 2026
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