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World Cities Day from the Urban Youth Perspective: A Glimpse into the Future of Sustainable Cities

November 13, 2023

Sustainable policies and urban planning create green jobs and opportunities for the youth, enable digital connectivity and advance gender equality. António Guterres UN Secretary-General Read the full statement of the Youth Advisory Board on the occasion of the World Cities Day 2023 here. Revisiting Urban Agenda in Istanbul World Cities Day 2023, held in Üsküdar,

Unlocking Urban Inclusion: The Urban Inclusion Marker by UN-Habitat

September 21, 2023

21 September 2023, New York. – In a rapidly urbanizing world, ensuring that cities are inclusive and welcoming to all their inhabitants is paramount. It is in this context that the Urban Inclusion Marker, a groundbreaking tool developed by the Inclusive Cities, Communities of Solidarity project, has emerged as a beacon of hope. This geo-referenced

From the Heart of Türkiye: Balıkesir’s Vision of Sustainable Urbanism

September 20, 2023

20 September 2023, Balıkesir. – When coming upon the Localization of the SDGs by and for Youth Exhibition at the UN Headquarters during the General Assembly, visitors are greeted by a banner that speaks of the Municipality of Balıkesir’s vision: “Centre of Excellence for Cities and the Environment”. This isn’t just a tagline; it’s a

Advancing the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda: Local Action, Regional Efforts and Global Collaboration

June 20, 2023

11 June 2023, Nairobi. – On June 7, 2023, the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) held its annual meeting on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS). This gathering focused on regional efforts to advance the YPS agenda and the interconnectedness between international, regional, national, and local initiatives. The support of local governments is crucial for the

Building Peace and Engaging Youth in City Planning through Minecraft: Case of Kosovo

June 16, 2023

16 June 2023, Nairobi. – City planning plays a crucial role in shaping the quality of life and fostering social cohesion within communities. In Kosovo, a region scarred by conflict and poverty, engaging youth in the process of city planning has emerged as a transformative initiative. Leveraging the power of Minecraft, a popular video game,

UN-Habitat’s Youth Advisory Board Responds to Executive Director’s Report

June 6, 2023

6 June 2023, Nairobi. – UN-Habitat has long been a champion of sustainable urban development. Executive Director, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, released a groundbreaking report at the UN-Habitat Assembly being held in Nairobi, Kenya, titled “A Sustainable Urban Future Through Inclusive and Effective Multilateralism: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Times Of Global Crises.” This report

Inclusive and forward-looking policies must drive urbanisation in Africa to deliver growth

January 6, 2023

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The Sports Climate Crises – A Need for Action

July 5, 2021

By Erik Berg Chairman, Habitat Norway. Retired diplomat and development worker Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Former President of Asker Football and Member of the Municipal Sports Council. Deputy Chair UN Habitat’s Advisory Group on Gender Issues 2018 — ; We are witnessing an accelerating multiple, man-made climate, food and environment crisis. COVID-19 is only a warning of

Youth must be engaged in decision making about their communities and cities

July 5, 2021

ByMaimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director, UN-HabitatVolkan Bozki, President of the United Nations General Assembly First Printed by The Star In Summary They have the power and responsibility to bring about positive change in their communities. What is clear is that it is time for everyone to not only listen to young people, but give them

Youth Are Key In Fight Against COVID-19

March 29, 2021

Author: Raphael Obonyo, Public Policy Analyst As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to wreak havoc around the world experts predict that African countries could be hardest hit. But African youth are not sitting idly by waiting for the worst to come; throughout the continent, they are hard at work providing solutions to help reduce the spread of

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