Global Cities Fund
New city grantees announced today include Casablanca (Morocco), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), eThekwini (South Africa), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Nairobi (Kenya), and Nyamagabe (Rwanda)
Source: africa.com
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Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees announces 6 new African city grantees delivering solutions for people affected by climate crisis
New city grantees announced today include Casablanca (Morocco), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), eThekwini (South Africa), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Nairobi
Source: c40.org
Egypt introduces public bike-sharing system
The eco-friendly project geared to cut traffic snarls, pollution, promote cycling culture
Source: gulfnews.com
PM proposes for UN-Habitat office to be opened in Malaysia
Ismail Sabri met with UN sec-gen Antonio Guterres yesterday.
New York United States Antonio Guterres Ismail Sabri Yaakob Un Human Settlements Programme United Nations
Source: malaysiakini.com
PM proposes opening of UN-Habitat regional office in Malaysia
NEW YORK, Sept 24 — Malaysia has proposed to the United Nations (UN) to open a regional office of the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in this country in order to...
United Arab Emirates Ismail Sabri Antonio Guterres Ismail Sabri Yaakob Ismail Sabril Maimunah Mohd Sharif
Source: malaymail.com
In Africa, cities strive to make roads safer for cyclists, pedestrians
UNEP and its partners have released a new report highlighting the realities of the 1 billion people in Africa who walk and cycle daily.
Source: unep.org
Better infrastructure and policies can protect a billion African pedestrians and cyclists
Nairobi, 19 September 2022 – 78 per cent of Africa’s population commutes by foot and on bicycles every day, yet difficult, dangerous and uncomfortable conditions contribute to a rapid rise in the number of vehicles in cities and an increasing number of road fatalities. This has grave implications for people’s health and the environment: 261 pedestrians and 18 cyclists are killed every day on the roads, along with over 258,000 deaths annually as a result of air pollution. These findings ap...
Nairobi Area Inger Andersen Addis Ababa Maimunah Mohd Sharif Assessment Programme Un Human Settlements Programme
Source: unep.org
Yokohama: Integral partner in contributing to Africa's growth
Thanks to plentiful and abundant natural resources and significant population increases, Africa has enjoyed a period of dynamic growth in recent years. Yok
African Development Through Gender Equality United Nations Environment Programme Un Human Settlements Programme Tokyo International Conference On African Development Japan International Cooperation Agency Environment Ministry Of Japan
Source: japantimes.co.jp
Building cities fit for human needs
Building liveable and smart cities can only come from the backing of citizens as well as government master plans, a major conference in Singapore heard last week.
Source: vir.com.vn
Egypt launches Cairo Bike, establishes 5 stops in Downtown Cairo ahead of COP27
Ahram Online Cairo Governorate, in cooperation with the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), launched on Tuesday the first phase of the Cairo Bike Project in the streets of Downtown Cairo. Egypt launches Cairo Bike, establishes 5 stops in Downtown Cairo ahead of COP27 ( Photo Courtesy: Offical Facebook Page of...
Source: typepad.com