Drawing on UN-Habitat’s experience and on the contributions of diverse participatory processes led across African SIDS, this section presents a list of the common challenges facing local and national …

Climate Resilient Housing and Infrastructure in Mozambique In Mozambique, models of resilient houses developed since the mid-2000s used both conventional and mixed materials.

May 11, 2016 · UN-Habitat Regional Office in Africa (ROAf), located in Nairobi, Kenya, is working with African governments to take early action to position themselves for predominately urban populations.

Since its inception in 2020, the RISE UP flagship programme has projects across nearly 30 countries, demonstrating UN-Habitat's commitment to creating resilient and equitable urban futures amidst …

Jul 13, 2020 · The four-year USD 14 million project will strengthen urban resilience, promote disaster risk reduction and increase climate change adaptation in Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and the …

This report examines the intersections of vulnerability factors, climate change effects, urban development challenges, and disaster risks in African SIDS’ human settlements.

Sep 22, 2023 · UN-Habitat, alongside African leaders and global partners, remains committed to a sustainable urban future. These discussions pave the way for COP28, where UN-Habitat will co-host …

May 30, 2025 · It outlines a clear path to support Member States in expanding access to land and housing, improving basic services, and fostering inclusive prosperity and climate resilience in cities …

Dec 10, 2025 · Sustainable cities provide real opportunities to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change, through environmentally sustainable and resilient urban design, development and …

Contribute to the expanding body of knowledge on climate migration in Africa and facilitate a dialogue with relevant stakeholders on the topic across local, national and regional levels