UN-Habitat
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system.
UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty.
World Habitat Day and World Cities Day 2025
Expressions of interest to host the Global Observances of World Habitat Day and World Cities Day 2025 are now open.
The theme of World Habitat Day 2025 will be linked to urban crisis response. World Habitat Day 2025 will focus on addressing crises affecting urban areas and promoting tools and approaches for effective crisis response.
The theme of World Cities Day 2025 will be linked to people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision-making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises. World Cities Day 2025 will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centred on people.