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Human Settlement

Global urban population far higher than reported, UN data show

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has released the World Urbanisation Prospects 2025, presenting a clearer global picture of where...

Michael Simire - December 3, 2025

Human Settlement

Ministers, mayors unite in Belém to advance climate action through urbanisation

The high-level closing plenary of the fourth Ministerial Meeting on Urbanisation and Climate Change marked a historic moment for cities and regions at COP30, bringing...

Michael Simire - November 28, 2025

Human Settlement

Kano lauds UN-Habitat on humanitarian contributions

The Kano State Government has lauded the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) for its role in advancing humanitarian affairs in the state. This is...

Michael Simire - November 25, 2025

Human Settlement

Lagos planners resolve to reduce building approval deficit

Town Planners in the employment of the Lagos State Government, under the auspices of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, have reaffirmed...

Michael Simire - November 24, 2025

Human Settlement

COP30 urged to raise ambition, progress plan to phase out fossil fuels

During COP30 negotiations, C40 Cities, an organisation of almost 100 global mayors, urged national governments to kick-start progress on a credible global plan to...

Michael Simire - November 15, 2025

Human Settlement

COP30: Govts urged to strengthen partnerships with cities to close gap on global climate goals

Thousands of mayors and regional leaders from across the globe have issued a united call for national governments to strengthen partnerships with cities and...

Michael Simire - November 14, 2025

Human Settlement

Nigeria’s urban growth outpacing sanitation infrastructure – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns that rapid urbanisation in Nigeria is outpacing sanitation infrastructure, worsening open defecation, and exposing millions...

Michael Simire - November 6, 2025

Human Settlement

Climate crisis: Cities unite to tackle deadly extreme heat, transform urban spaces

A new global coalition of cities has pledged urgent, coordinated action to tackle one of the most dangerous impacts of the climate crisis: extreme...

Michael Simire - November 5, 2025

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