Many times, the inadequacy of housing is visible - you see people living in the streets almost everywhere. But what does home mean to you? For billions, it still doesn’t exist.

📣Applications are still open! UN-Habitat is inviting cities to apply to of Interest to host the global observance of World Habitat Day 2026. Showcase your leadership in sustainable urban development and help shape global conversations on housing. 🔗 loom.ly/5THZyEA

60% of Afghans returning are under 18. Without reintegration & adequate support, they face real risks of negative coping mechanisms. 🎥UN-Habitat Afghanistan Country Head Stephanie Loose spoke at United Nations Geneva, highlighting the urgent needs of Afghan returnees. 🔗bit.ly/3J6Nkqp

“In Finland, sustainability is not a buzzword,” says Rafael Tuts Director of the Global Solutions Division UN-Habitat. Discover how Finland is turning sustainability from ambition into reality⬇️ Kuntaliitto | Kommunförbundet Vantaan kaupunki Tampereen kaupunki Helsingin kaupunki Minna Arve Eeva Furman

Productive meeting with H.E. Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, exploring systemic change on housing, partnerships for developing modern cities & towns across Southwest Nigeria and discussing capacity building for sustainable urban development. Oyo State Government

El verdadero éxito de una ciudad se refleja en espacios públicos vivos, calles seguras, #ViviendaAdecuada y oportunidades para todas las personas. ¡Hagamos que se conviertan en motores inclusivos y asequibles del crecimiento! #CiudadesODS #NuevaAgendaUrbana

Yesterday I joined partners in Fukuoka 🇯🇵 for our seminar on sustainable urban development & One Health. The event reaffirmed UN-Habitat’s deep partnership with local leadership in Fukuoka in advancing sustainable, livable cities in Asia-Pacific. ➡️bit.ly/45KyYnn

Dear President Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦, an honour to share a moment today. The upcoming #U20Joburg Mayoral Summit will showcase cities’ role in global progress. I look forward to joining & value South Africa’s leadership in this agenda. The Presidency 🇿🇦

A pleasure to meet the Prime Minister of Namibia, H.E. Elijah Ngurare Elijah Ngurare Manongo on the sidelines of #TICAD9. We are proud to work with Namibia and Southern Africa in advancing sustainable cities and affordable housing. UN-Habitat Africa

Mr. Oumar Sylla, Director of UN-Habitat, highlighted key strategies for localising the New Urban Agenda in South Africa, including, Fit-for-purpose land administration, risk-sensitive urban land use planning, and public-private partnerships to mobilize financing and innovation.

Good meeting with Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka of Yokohama. We discussed UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan & agreed to deepen collaboration on #SDG localization, waste management, #APUF2027 & Green Expo 2027. Looking forward to strengthening our partnership & the role of LRGs.

Strategic meeting with Dr Jakob Granit, DG of Sida, we discussed the need for having greater impact on the ground through development projects, and I'm glad that our priorities are aligned. Grateful for this longstanding partnership.

💧 470+ Water Operators’ Partnerships are strengthening local capacity around the world. At #WorldWaterWeek, Anacláudia Rossbach emphasized the vital role of utilities in urban resilience. loom.ly/8haRXoE

🌍 World Cleanup Day is about rethinking waste. This year we spotlight textiles: 92M tonnes wasted yearly. From sew & swap days to drop-off points, waste picker partnerships & circular design — solutions exist. Join us 20 September to #LeaveNoWasteBehind.

Affordable housing is also about smarter policies, inclusive finance, upgrading informal areas without eviction, and community-led models. When people lead the process, homes become more resilient, just, and built to last. Join us this World Habitat Day: loom.ly/ShgVqUQ

Yesterday we closed #U20 with great momentum. U20’s communique demands we match ambition with action. It aligns perfectly with UN-Habitat's 2026-29 Strategic Plan. We're committed to taking these outcomes forward to Baku, the World Social Summit, and #COP30.

📍#UCLGTownHall Our SG Emilia Saiz concludes the Town Hall consultation on Housing and Local Finance stressing that these must be structural political agendas. 🗓️ Tomorrow: Town Hall on New Essentials, Public Health & Food Systems! #LocalSocialCovenant

Kenya is raising the bar for global action on sustainable cities and housing. I hosted Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat, for a high-level courtesy meeting where we explored ways to deepen Kenya’s partnership with UN-Habitat

🌍 #WorldCleanupDay spotlighted textile & fashion waste — a driver of urban pollution & inequality. In Nairobi, UN-Habitat united leaders, youth & communities to push circular solutions that cut waste, support livelihoods & protect people & planet. #LeaveNoWasteBehind

The 80th United Nations General Assembly opens at a critical time. With 1B in informal settlements & 2.8B lacking adequate housing, UN-Habitat is at #UNGA80 to push for housing to be front & center - key to resilience, equity & delivering the #SDGs.