Nairobi, 4 Nov 10
Members of the new Transport and Environment Science Technology (TEST) Network met late last month at the UN-HABITAT headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss transport and environment research challenges in sub-Saharan African countries.
Vienna, 3 Nov 10
The International Solid Waste Association has bestowed its 2010 ISWA Publication Award to UN-HABITAT for its report entitled Solid Waste Management in the World’s Cities.
New York, 2 Nov 10
UN-HABITAT’s Executive Director Joan Clos this week urged governments to assess progress made towards attainment of the Habitat Agenda goals of adequate shelter for all and sustainable human settlements development.
Hong Kong, 2 Nov 10
The World Urban Campaign was launched in Asia with the opening of the regional office of the South-South News network in Hong Kong on Sunday 24 October, marking the 65th birthday of the United Nations.