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International Women's Day 2013 Message by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director UN-Habitat  

Today, just over half the world’s people live in urban areas and it is predicted that the number of urban dwellers will rise to 70 per cent by 2050. Cities and towns are sources of development if they are well planned and governed but when they are not they can become spaces of insecurity and conflict. The urban poor are more exposed to crime and violence than the rich, and since women make up the majority of the urban poor they are more exposed to risk.
Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)  


 Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) 中文 1-Nov-12
Statement by Japan on Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)  


 Statement by Japan on Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) English 1-Nov-12
Statement by H.E. Ambassador Hussein Haniff, permanent representative of Malaysia, on Agenda Item 21, at the second committee of the 67th United Nations General Assembly  


 Statement by H.E. Ambassador Hussein Haniff, permanent representative of Malaysia, on Agenda Item 21, at the second committee of the 67th United Nations General Assembly English 1-Nov-12
Statement by Mr Borg Tsien Tham Counsellor, Permanent Mission of the Republic Of Singapore to the United Nations on agenda item 21, at the second committee of the GA of the United Nations  


 at the second committee of the GA of the United Nations English 22-Nov-12
Second Committee Statement of Turkey on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements(Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat  


 Second Committee Statement of Turkey on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements(Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat English 1-Nov-12
Statement by Ms. Annu Tandon Hon. member of parliament and member of the Indian delegation on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat  


 Statement by Ms. Annu Tandon Hon. member of parliament and member of the Indian delegation on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat English 1-Nov-12
Statement by Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN, Dr. A K Abdul Momen on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat  


 Statement by Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN, Dr. A K Abdul Momen on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat English 22-Nov-12
Statement by H.E. Mr. Han Thu Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations on behalf ASEAN on Agenda Item 21, at the Second Committee of the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly  


 Statement by H.E. Mr. Han Thu Ambassador/Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations on behalf ASEAN on Agenda Item 21, at the Second Committee of the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly English 1-Nov-12
Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)  


 Agenda Item 21. Implementation of the Outcome of the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and Strengthening the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) English 1-Nov-12
Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Agenda item 21  


 Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Agenda item 21 English 1-Nov-12
Second Committee Statement of Bahrain on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat  


 Second Committee Statement of Bahrain on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat English 1-Nov-12
Second Committee Statement of Morocco on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat  


 Second Committee Statement of Morocco on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat française 1-Nov-12
Second Committee Statement of Mexico on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat  


 Second Committee Statement of Mexico on Agenda Item 21, Implementation of the Outcome of the UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) and strengthening the UN Habitat español 22-Nov-12
Statement by H.E. Ambassador Mourad Benmehidi, permanent representative of Algeria to the United Nations and chairman of the Group of 77, on agenda item 21, at the second committee of the GA of the United Nations  


 Statement by H.E. Ambassador Mourad Benmehidi, permanent representative of Algeria to the United Nations and chairman of the Group of 77, on agenda item 21, at the second committee of the GA of the United Nations English 30-Oct-12
Address to the Second Committee by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director UN-Habitat on the 67th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. NewYork, 1st November 2012  

The preparatory process for Habitat III will place significant demands on Member States, UN-Habitat, and the UN system as a whole. As you may know already, in late August this year, the Secretary-General designated me as the Secretary-General for Habitat III. I am confident that I can count on the support of all Member States and UN agencies in this exciting but demanding journey towards Habitat III.
 Address to the Second Committee by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director UN-Habitat on the 67th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations English 15-Nov-12
The Secretary General message the World Urban Forum  
Naples, Italy,

 The Secretary General message the World Urban Forum English 3-Sep-12
Address by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nationsand Executive Director of UN-Habitat on the Occasion of the Sixth Session of the World Urban Forum  
Naples, Italy

 Address by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nationsand Executive Director of UN-Habitat on the Occasion of the Sixth Session of the World Urban Forum English 3-Sep-12
Address by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-Habitat on the Occasion of the Sixth Session of the World Urban Forum  
Naples, Italy

 Address by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-Habitat on the Occasion of the Sixth Session of the World Urban Forum, Naples, Italy, 3 September, 2012 English 3-Sep-12
Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012  

We selected the theme, Changing cities, building opportunities, for World Habitat Day this year because our quest to improve cities and provide better services and opportunities for the world's growing urban populations is more urgent than ever.
 Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012 English 26-Sep-12
 Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012 español 28-Sep-12
The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012  

Half the world's people now live in towns and cities. In little more than a generation, two-thirds of the global population will be urban. As the proportion of humanity living in the urban environment grows, so too does the need to strengthen the urban focus of our efforts to reduce global poverty and promote sustainable development.
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012 English 26-Sep-12
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012 español 26-Sep-12
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012 العربية 26-Sep-12
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012 française 26-Sep-12
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012 中文 26-Sep-12
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 1 October 2012 русский 26-Sep-12
UNACLA Meetings Minutes  


 UNACLA Global Meeting, Mexico City, Mexico, 18 November 2010 English 9-May-12
 UNACLA Global Meeting, Nairobi, Kenya, 10 April 2011 English 9-May-12
 UNACLA Global Meeting, Rio de Janairo, Brazil, 23 March 2012 English 9-May-12
THE NAIROBI DECLARATION: Recommendations from the Youth 21 Building for Change Stakeholder Meeting and Global Youth Leadership Forum on Inclusive Governance March 15-18, Nairobi, Kenya  

The Youth 21 global initiative was co-organized by UN HABITAT and UNDP. It gathered over two-hundred and twenty (220) youth representing youth-led organizations and movements from across the globe, as well as UN Member States, members of parliament, private sector, civil society organizations, researchers and UN Agencies. The aim of Youth 21 is for youth to engage with the United Nations and support them in working towards democratic governance and sustainable development. Youth 21 has prepared the Nairobi Declaration and its recommendations in the hope that UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, supportive governemnts, civil society will work in partenrship with youth and engage them in governance at all levels, with an emphasis on creating mechanisms, such as the recently announced UN Secretary General's Special Advisor on Youth, to engage youth within the UN system and beyond.
 THE NAIROBI DECLARATION: Recommendations from the Youth 21 Building for Change Stakeholder Meeting and Global Youth Leadership Forum on Inclusive Governance March 15-18, Nairobi, Kenya English 27-Mar-12
Keynote Address on Sustainable urban development priorities and strategies by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at the 2011 Gwangju Summit of the Urban Environmental Accords  
Gwangju, South Korea
It is a pleasure and a privilege for me to be with you today to address the Gwangju Summit of the Urban Environmental Accords. I am happy to be in Korea this week, a country that has taken a lead in “walking the talk” on sustainable urbanization and climate change issues, combining efforts of local government, the private sector and academia. This great country harbours many shining examples of sustainable, inclusive, green and welcoming cities. If all cities were to follow in the footsteps of Korean Mayors, there would perhaps not be so many worries about the feasibility of reaching significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
  Keynote Address on Sustainable urban development priorities and strategies by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at the 2011 Gwangju Summit of the Urban Environmental Accords English 16-Oct-11
Welcoming Remarks by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the Official Signing Ceremony for Collaboration between UN-HABITAT and Booyoung Co., Ltd. on 13 October 2011  

With a great pleasure and excitement, I am standing here today. Just now, Dr. Lee, Chairman of Booyoung, and I signed the contribution agreement, through which Booyoung committed USD 3 million to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), for our programmes and projects aiming at resolving the urban issues in the African countries.
  Welcoming Remarks by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the Official Signing Ceremony for Collaboration between UN-HABITAT and Booyoung Co., Ltd. on 13 October 2011 English 16-Oct-11
Congratulatory Remarks by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at the 2011 U-City World Forum on 13 October 2011  

The Forum’s vision - defining the concept of the city of the future, which is capable of enhancing the quality of life of the world’s urban population and contributing to sustainable development, is one of the main challenges that all countries face today. I therefore would like to congratulate you for taking up this important challenge. UN-HABITAT, the UN agency tasked to deal with urbanisation issues, can certainly make valuable contributions and stands ready to work with you.
 Congratulatory Remarks by Dr. Joan Clos Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at the 2011 U-City World Forum on 13 October 2011 English 16-Oct-11
President Mr. James Michael of Seychelles message for World Habitat day, 3rd October 2011  
Seychelles
"Cities and Climate" is the theme chosen by the United Nations to designate this year's Habitat Day. In the Seychelles context, we have adopted "Nou Kominote an fas sanzman klima" as our theme.
Joint Statement by Special Rapporteur on Housing, Ms. Raquel Rolnik and United Nations Special Rapporteur for Internationally Displaced Persons, Ms. Chaloka Beyani, during World Habitat Day Celebrations on 3rd October 2011  
Geneva
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Housing, Ms. Raquel Rolnik, said in a joint World Habitat Day statement with United Nations Special Rapporteur for Internationally Displaced Persons, Ms. Chaloka Beyani, that there was "not much to celebrate" on World Habitat Day given that approximately one-third of the global population still lives in slums.
Versión Estenográfica de la Intervención del Presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, en la ceremonia del Día Mundial del Hábitat 2011  
Mexico
Primero. Me da muchísimo gusto estar nuevamente en Aguascalientes y, desde luego, celebrar con ustedes que esta importante reunión del Día Mundial del Hábitat se celebre, precisamente, en esta ciudad y en nuestro país.
 Versión Estenográfica de la Intervención del Presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, en la ceremonia del Día Mundial del Hábitat 2011 español 10-Oct-11
Discurso oficial del Dr. Joan Clos Secretario General Adjunto de Naciones Unidas Director Ejecutivo de UN-HABITAT Día Mundial del Hábitat 2011, 3 de Octubre 2011, Aguascalientes, México  
Aguascalientes, México
Es un placer para mí estar hoy aquí en Aguascalientes celebrando el Día Mundial del Hábitat. Permítanme, en primer lugar, agradecer al Gobierno de México, al del Estado de Aguascalientes y al municipio de Aguascalientes su apoyo en la organización de esta celebración internacional y su cooperación, esfuerzo y hospitalidad que nos han permitido reunirnos hoy aquí.
 Discurso oficial del Dr. Joan Clos Secretario General Adjunto de Naciones Unidas Director Ejecutivo de UN-HABITAT Día Mundial del Hábitat 2011, 3 de Octubre 2011, Aguascalientes, México español 2-Oct-11
Versión Estenográfica de la Intervención del Secretario de Desarrollo Social, Heriberto Félix Guerra, durante la Ceremonia de premiación del Día Mundial del Hábitat  
Mexico
Sean todas y todos ustedes bienvenidos a México, bienvenidos a Aguascalientes. Celebramos hoy el día mundial del Hábitat con el tema “Ciudades y cambio climático”, el día Mundial del Habitar se creó para generar un espacio de reflexión sobre la problemática de las ciudades en el planeta, gracias por haber seleccionado a nuestro país, México como la sede de este importante espacio de reflexión, de intercambio de ideas de búsquedas de soluciones. Foro hábitat seleccionó este tema para ubicar en el centro de las discusiones internacionales en materia de cambio climático a las ciudades con un rol protagónico, en las ciudades viven poco ya más de la mitad de los 7 mil millones de seres humanos que hoy pueblan la tierra, sin embargo generan también, emiten 70% de los gases de efecto invernadero de ahí que el impacto de las ciudades en el cambio climático constituya hoy un reto prioritario para la comunidad internacional aquí reunida, ya que son clave para fomentar cambios en hábitos en conductas para reducir el calentamiento global.
 Versión Estenográfica de la Intervención del Secretario de Desarrollo Social, Heriberto Félix Guerra, durante la Ceremonia de premiación del Día Mundial del Hábitat español 10-Oct-11
Versión Estenográfica de la Intervención del Gobernador del Estado de Aguascalientes, Carlos Lozano de la Torre, en la Cereminia de Premiación del Día Mundial del Hábitat 2011  
Mexico
Saludamos con respeto al Licenciado Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, Presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, a quien damos la más cordial de las bienvenidas, en el marco de este evento, que congrega a todas las naciones del mundo.
 Versión Estenográfica de la Intervención del Gobernador del Estado de Aguascalientes, Carlos Lozano de la Torre, en la Cereminia de Premiación del Día Mundial del Hábitat 2011 español 10-Oct-11
Versión estenográfica de la Rueda de prensa de la Subsecretaria de Desarrollo Urbano y Ordenación del Territorio, Arq. Sara Topelson y del Dr. Joan Clos, Director Ejecutivo de ONU- Hábitat, para anunciar la celebración del Día Mundial del Hábitat  
Mexico
Subsecretaria Sara Topelson: Buenas tardes. Les agradecemos a todos su presencia en un viernes por la tarde, que sabemos que no es el día más auspicioso, pero tenemos la suerte de que recién acaba de llegar a México, el señor Joan Clos, Alcalde de Barcelona y actual Director de ONU-Hábitat en Nairobi. Y como ustedes saben, llega para una celebración en México del Día Mundial del Hábitat.
 Versión estenográfica de la Rueda de prensa de la Subsecretaria de Desarrollo Urbano y Ordenación del Territorio, Arq. Sara Topelson y del Dr. Joan Clos, Director Ejecutivo de ONU- Hábitat, para anunciar la celebración del Día Mundial del Hábitat español 10-Oct-11
Statement from Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the event of the fire in Sinai slum. 13 September 2011  
Nairobi
On behalf of UN-HABITAT, I wish to express my deep condolences to the Government and people of Kenya and the families of those who were victims of Monday's fire, and my hopes for a speedy recovery to those who were injured. As our host country, UN-HABITAT feels a profound connection to the people of Kenya and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.
The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011  

This year, World Habitat Day falls during the month when demographers predict our planet's seven billionth inhabitant will be born. The future that this child and its generation will inherit depends to a great degree on how we handle the competing pressures of growing population growth, urbanization and climate change.
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 English 7-Sep-11
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 español 7-Sep-11
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 العربية 7-Sep-11
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 française 7-Sep-11
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 中文 7-Sep-11
 The Secretary-General message on World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 русский 7-Sep-11
Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011  

Each year on World Habitat Day, the first Monday in October, we bring to the world's attention a matter of great concern in our rapidly urbanizing world. This year we look at the impact of cities in creating climate change, and, in turn, the impact of climate disruption on cities, and what cities are doing about it.
 Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 English 7-Sep-11
 Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 español 25-Sep-11
 Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 العربية 20-Sep-11
 Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 française 25-Sep-11
 Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 中文 20-Sep-11
 Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Executive Director of UN-HABITAT on the occasion of World Habitat Day, 3 October 2011 русский 20-Sep-11
International Youth Day 12 August 2011, Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations,Executive Director of UN-HABITAT  
Nairobi, Kenya
We mark the annual International Youth Day at a time of sadness for the tragic murders of youth leaders in Norway, but with the hope that more young people around the world will carry the torch for freedom, democracy and good governance. Our young generations are the future, and we need all their vitality, creativity and optimism.
 International Youth Day 12 August 2011, Statement by Dr. Joan Clos, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations,Executive Director of UN-HABITAT English 12-Aug-11
Statement by Ms. Christine Platt On behalf of the Habitat Professionals Forum at the Partner's Dialogue at 23rd UN-HABITAT Governing Council on 13th April 2011, UN-HABITAT Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya  

"In the plenary dialogue of UN-HABITAT's 22nd Governing Council, the Habitat Professionals Forum's Chairman made a presentation which outlined the purpose of HPF, a network which represents in excess of 6 million Human Settlement professionals who together constitute a key partner in delivering the Habitat Agenda. Yesterday the HPF met again and adopted the Habitat Professionals Forum Charter "The role of human settlement professionals in delivering a sustainable and equitable future" . It has agreed to make the following call to the UN-HABITAT member states and partners.
Plenary - Dialogue - Key messages of UCLG concerning basic services at the UN-HABITAT Governing Council 2011  


 Key messages of UCLG concerning basic services at the UN-HABITAT Governing Council 2011 English 20-Apr-11
Plenary - High Level Segment - Country report on progress of Urban Housing and Development presented at the 23rd session of the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT by Hon. Brig-Gen. Dr. Brian Chituwo (Rtd), GCDS, MP Minister of Local Government & Housing  


 Plenary - High Level Segment - Country report on progress of Urban Housing and Development presented at the 23rd session of the Governing Council of UN-HABITAT by Hon. Brig-Gen. Dr. Brian Chituwo (Rtd), GCDS, MP Minister of Local Government & Housing English 14-Apr-11
 
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