India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
UN-Habitat & C40 Cities Partner for Sustainable Urban Growth
Why in the News?
UN-Habitat and C40 Cities have announced a strategic partnership to drive sustainable urban development. The collaboration focuses on inclusive, resilient, and green cities, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to tackle urban challenges globally.
About the Partnership:
- UN-Habitat and C40 Cities have formed a landmark partnership to promote sustainable urban transformation.
- UN-Habitat, the UN’s urban development agency, focuses on socially and environmentally sustainable cities.
- The collaboration aims to build inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities while addressing inequality and poverty.
Governance & Structure of UN-Habitat:
- Headquartered in Nairobi, operates through:
- UN-Habitat Assembly (193 member states, meets every 4 years).
- Executive Board (36 members, meets thrice a year).
- Committee of Permanent Representatives (meets twice every 4 years).
Significance & Impact
- Aligns urban planning strategies with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Strengthens efforts for climate-resilient, green, and equitable urban development.
- Aims to enhance global cooperation in sustainable urbanization.
About UN-Habitat:
- Established: 1978 after Habitat I Conference.
- Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya.
- Mandate: Promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities.
- Partners: Governments, UN agencies, civil society, academia, private sector.
- Key Documents: Vancouver Declaration (Habitat I), Istanbul Declaration (Habitat II).
- Flagship Reports: State of the World’s Cities, World Cities Report.
