News Archives — UN-Habitat Philippines

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT: Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Super Typhoon Haiyan

We remember the lives that were lost and disrupted and extend our gratitude once again to the Philippine government and humanitarian partners for their support and collaboration, which played a crucial role in efforts to assist those affected by the super typhoon.

Making cities resilient: The need for financing sustainable urban development

This year’s World Cities Day (October 31), with the theme “Financing sustainable urban future for all”, explores how localities can unlock transformative investment in urban planning and identify concrete tools available for cities to unlock financing for sustainable urban development.

2023 World Cities Day Statement

It is important to flip the script and change our narrative about cities. The time for action is now. We need to invest in our urban future. We need a new financing framework to unleash the potential of our cities.

PH, United Nations embark on new partnership for sustainable development

The UN Philippines Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework is the UN’s blueprint for action from 2024 to 2028, which will mobilize the global knowledge, capacities, and resources from 23 UN entities supporting the country in addressing its major national priorities.

Northern Samar highlights risk-informed decision-making and planning at PH urban forum

In the 2023 Philippine Urban Forum, held recently on October 5-6 in Pasay City, Northern Samar Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator and Environmental Planner Jay Keenson Acebuche highlighted the importance of climate and disaster risk profiling for prospects of nature-based solutions in resilience building.

Localizing #ZeroWastetophWaters: HOCCI Culmination and Lessons Learned Conference

UN-Habitat organized the HOCCI Culmination and Lessons Learned Conference to showcase and celebrate pioneering local efforts against marine litter.

UN-Habitat to highlight SDG localization, nature-based pathways, and risk-informed planning at the Philippine Urban Forum

UN-Habitat will spearhead sessions on SDG localization, nature-based pathways, and risk-informed planning at the Philippine Urban Forum.

SHIELD, BARMM sign partnership, move steps for spatial development framework

The BSDF formulation is a necessary initiative to guide the long-term direction of BARMM toward rationalizing the allocation and utilization of land and other physical resources for maximum economic benefits and enhancing resiliency and disaster preparedness.

Daily Tribune: First Philippine Urban Forum set in October

With the theme, “Transforming our cities and building resilient communities,” the PhUF aims to promote a participatory and whole-of-nation approach toward the implementation of the Philippine New Urban Agenda (PNUA) and other global commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), in particular, SDG 11 – make cities and human settlements, inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Urban actors, leaders set to gather in Philippine Urban Forum

In a time where cities are evolving at an unprecedented rate, the need for sustainable urban development has become paramount. DHSUD will gather urban actors and leaders this October for PhUF2023.

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JOINT PRESS STATEMENT: Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Super Typhoon Haiyan

Making cities resilient: The need for financing sustainable urban development

2023 World Cities Day Statement

PH, United Nations embark on new partnership for sustainable development

Northern Samar highlights risk-informed decision-making and planning at PH urban forum

Localizing #ZeroWastetophWaters: HOCCI Culmination and Lessons Learned Conference

UN-Habitat to highlight SDG localization, nature-based pathways, and risk-informed planning at the Philippine Urban Forum

SHIELD, BARMM sign partnership, move steps for spatial development framework

Daily Tribune: First Philippine Urban Forum set in October

Urban actors, leaders set to gather in Philippine Urban Forum

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