World Habitat Day

The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will take place from 29 to 30 May 2025 at the  UN-Habitat Headquarters  in Nairobi, Kenya. Agenda item 4: Report of Bureau on credentials. Agenda item 5: Election of members of the Executive Board. The  United Nations Habitat Assembly  is a universal body composed of the 193 Member States of the United Nations. It serves as the main legislative body for global urban policy-making and is the highest decision-making authority on housing, urbanization and human settlements. At its second session, held in Nairobi in June 2023, the United Nations Habitat Assembly adopted several key resolutions – including on  adequate housing for all,  the transformation of  informal settlements  and  slums , and guidelines on  people-centred smart cities . The resumed second session primarily aims to conclude outstanding matters carried over from the adjourned session, including: · Considerat...

The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will take place from 29 to 30 May 2025 at the  UN-Habitat Headquarters  in Nairobi, Kenya. Agenda item 4: Report of Bureau on credentials. Agenda item 5: Election of members of the Executive Board. The  United Nations Habitat Assembly  is a universal body composed of the 193 Member States of the United Nations. It serves as the main legislative body for global urban policy-making and is the highest decision-making authority on housing, urbanization and human settlements. At its second session, held in Nairobi in June 2023, the United Nations Habitat Assembly adopted several key resolutions – including on  adequate housing for all,  the transformation of  informal settlements  and  slums , and guidelines on  people-centred smart cities . The resumed second session primarily aims to conclude outstanding matters carried over from the adjourned session, including: · Considerat...

The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will take place from 29 to 30 May 2025 at the  UN-Habitat Headquarters  in Nairobi, Kenya. Agenda item 6: Strategic Plan for the period 2026-2029 High-level Dialogue on Housing. As the foremost intergovernmental platform on housing, human settlements, and sustainable urban development, the United Nations Habitat Assembly provides Member States with the opportunity to guide policy in key areas defined by the UN General Assembly. These efforts support the accelerated implementation of the New Urban Agenda, achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets, and fulfilment of national commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change. The  United Nations Habitat Assembly  is a universal body composed of the 193 Member States of the United Nations. It serves as the main legislative body for global urban policy-making and is the highest decision-making authority on housing, urbanization and hum...

  The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will take place from 29 to 30 May 2025 at the UN-Habitat Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The event will be a signing ceremony of letters of intent to strengthen global cooperation on social housing and the provision of affordable and adequate housing for all. The first agreement, between UN-Habitat, the City of Paris, represented by the Executive Director of UN-Habitat and the Mayor of Paris, and the City of Nairobi, represented by the Governor of Nairobi, establishes a Social Housing Hub to connect the global North and South—advancing innovative, inclusive, and community-driven solutions to housing challenges. The second agreement, between UN-Habitat and the Government of France, sets up a Cooperation Hub focused on promoting sustainable social housing globally. It will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and fostering international partnerships. Related Sites and Documents:  Websit...

The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will take place from 29 to 30 May 2025 at the UN-Habitat Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. In the lead-up to COP30 (November 2025) and WUF13 in (May 2026), UN-Habitat and partners will hold a briefing on major urban climate and environment milestones. Cities and communities are at the forefront of climate change, bearing significant impacts but also offering immense opportunities for mitigation and adaptation. As cities confront overlapping crises, from climate impacts to housing and inequality, the need for integrated, locally grounded solutions is more urgent than ever. A strong urban component is essential for effective global climate action. The briefing will highlight what UN-Habitat and partners are doing to ensure a strengthened institutional framework for urbanization and multilevel climate action. Specifically, key updates will be shared on the urban roadmap to COP30 and WUF13, the initiatives of the Baku Contin...

 The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will take place from 29 to 30 May 2025 at the  UN-Habitat Headquarters  in Nairobi, Kenya. The President of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, the host country, Kenya, and the Executive Director of UN-Habitat will announce to the media the focus of the resumed session of the Assembly. They will explain the urgency of addressing the global housing crisis affecting as many as 3 billion people globally, and how housing, land, and basic services are essential to address key global challenges, including poverty and inequality, conflicts, climate change, and geopolitical divides. The press conference will focus on the topic of housing and how to tackle the global housing crisis, conveying a call to action by all relevant actors. The  United Nations Habitat Assembly  is a universal body composed of the 193 Member States of the United Nations. It serves as the main legislative body for global urban p...

  The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will take place from 29 to 30 May 2025 at the UN-Habitat Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Agenda item 1: Opening and high-level statements Agenda item 2: Adoption of agenda  Agenda item 3: Report of the Chair of the Committee of Permanent Representatives The United Nations Habitat Assembly is a universal body composed of the 193 Member States of the United Nations. It serves as the main legislative body for global urban policy-making and is the highest decision-making authority on housing, urbanization and human settlements. At its second session, held in Nairobi in June 2023, the United Nations Habitat Assembly adopted several key resolutions – including on adequate housing for all, the transformation of informal settlements and slums , and guidelines on people-centred smart cities . The resumed second session primarily aims to conclude outstanding matters carried over from the adjourned session, includin...