Harness ‘transformative potential’ of urbanization for people and planet, UN urges, marking World Habitat Day

Commemorating World Habitat Day, on Monday, top UN officials called for urgent action to provide low-income families and vulnerable populations with affordable housing with security of tenure and easy access to water, sanitation, transport and other basic services.

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UNICEF: Time is of the essence, as water shortages compound desperate situation in Beirut

28 Aug 2020

Risk of water-borne diseases is rising in Beirut, in the aftermath of the devastating explosion in early August, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned, calling for urgent action to ensure families and responders have access to safe water and sanitation.

More action and investment needed in cities to end ‘cascade of challenges’

03 Oct 2022

In his message marking World Habitat Day on Monday, the UN chief said more “urgent action and greater investment” is the key to help alleviate the current “cascade of challenges”.

UN officials urge swift action to tackle El Niño-induced extreme weather

29 Apr 2024

Top UN officials called on Monday for swift action to combat the El Niño extreme weather events that are currently devastating southern Africa and other regions with flooding and drought.