UN-Habitat

As urbanisation accelerates, cities face mounting challenges, from climate impacts to issues of social equity.

The report highlights urban areas often sit at the front lines of the climate crisis and are increasingly vulnerable to sudden shocks.

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and a delegation from Selangor are currently in Egypt to attend the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo.

Nga Kor Ming emphasises the critical role of human values in sustainable development.

Nga Kor Ming urges the international community to promote people-public-private partnerships for sustainable cities and communities.

This years Forum underscores the central role of local actions in addressing the challenges of sustainable urban development.

UN-Habitat promotes sustainable cities and urban management to ensure adequate shelter for all, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.

The partnership aims to advance commitments of the 2030 Development Agenda at local level and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda.

Each year, UN-Habitat acknowledges outstanding contributions to human settlements with Special Citation, handed out by Executive Director.

The World Cities Day 2023 aims to raise awareness of the need to make cities more sustainable, accessible, and liveable.

We need bold action and collective effort to create thriving cities, said UN-Habitat Executive Director Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.

Almost all countries are struggling to ensure their citizens have access to affordable and adequate housing.

Despite best efforts, procedural snags resulted in only five decisions being adopted in plenary.

Minister for Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming said national development plans are central to policy integration, encouraging commitment across government levels.

World Habitat Day 2023 will be hosted in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan, and World Habitat Day 2024 will be celebrated in the city of Quertaro, United Mexican States.

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.