GIB Habitat III presentation

In collaboration with communities living in extreme poverty, housing projects facilitated by youth-led Latin American NGO TECHO address the fundamental human rights to adequate living conditions and livelihoods. People

UN agencies are working together to facilitate gender equality and human rights for women throughout Turkish cities. This is a Joint UN Programme implemented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Turkish Ministry of the Interior. It aims to contribute to the creation of sustainable cities by...

Cities for the Future The Cities Programme's lead bi-annual publication of innovative practice from Global Compact city participants. Features practices and projects that address cross-cutting critical issues such as: – governance, ethics, transparency and citizen participation – womens’ empowerment – food security – climate, environment and water – poverty and inequity – CSR and the...

Sweet Water Foundation in Milwaukee, USA, is taking advantage of the benefits of urban agriculture, using aquaponics, harvest celebrations, markets and learning hubs to encourage ecologically sensitive food production, innovation and urban renewal. Connected Cities

In the Brazilian state of Paraná, programs encouraging the production and consumption of nutritious, affordable and delicious food are tackling health, social and economic problems associated with food insecurity. Connected Cities

As a leading participant in the UN Global Compact - Cities Programme, Rotorua Lakes Council undertook a City Scan using the tool to assess the city's strengths and weaknesses across an extensive range of areas. This scan has helped inform the focus of the Sustainable Living Strategy which was released in July 2016. People Connected...