UN-HABITAT: The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly
- May 21, 2025
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The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will take place from 29 to 30 May 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
As the governing body of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the United Nations Habitat Assembly meets every four years. It serves as the top global authority for decisions on sustainable urbanization and human settlements.
The 193 UN Member States participate in the voting process, while attendees include non-Member States, various UN entities and specialized agencies, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, the private sector, academic and research institutions, women, youth and children, and grassroots organizations.
MORE INFORMATION* HERE: https://unhabitat.org/governance/un-habitat-assembly/resumed-second-session-2025
(*republished article from UN-Habitat (CC))
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