Different types of human settlements|different types of settlements

Human Settlement

Shaping the urban climate agenda: Key takeaways from COP30

At COP30 in Belém, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) played a central role in elevating the climate–urban agenda, convening the Fourth Ministerial...

Michael Simire - December 11, 2025

Human Settlement

Accra, Abuja to benefit from new African Cities Innovation Fund

The Million Lives Collective (MLC), in partnership with the Judith Neilson Foundation (JNF), has launched a new initiative aimed at unlocking African innovation and...

Michael Simire - December 4, 2025

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

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