For 18 months all Oliver Harman had to offer when discussing migration was fact 1⃣, now after reading this World Bank Research report posted by Cities Alliance he has a few more...

1⃣1⃣Africa’s urban population growth is 🔼driven by natural population growth, not rural-urban migration

📣 #WeAreHiring a Senior Urban Specialist to lead our initiatives on #SocialHousing , #SlumUpgrading , #BasicServices & #UrbanPoverty , with focus on #SubSaharanAfrica .

Join our team in #Brussels . 🇺🇳P4 contract.

Apply 🔜 jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVaca…

#SDG11 #InclusiveCities #UNjobs

Towards housing justice: four propositions to transform policy and practice --> iied.org/22321iied

A new paper by Camila Cociña and Alexandre Apsan Frediani discusses how addressing the housing crisis through a ‘housing justice’ lens can transform #housing policy and practice.

Led by @Birendranagar Mayor Mohanmaya Bhandari, the #Cities4Women project conducted a participatory assessment of the gender and participation gap in seven-step planning. The municipality will fill the gap to achieve #InclusivePlanning #GenderEquality #CommunityEngagement

'Improved housing conditions can save lives, reduce disease and improve the quality of life. People living in safe, healthy homes have a stronger foundation for reducing poverty and mitigating climate change, thus contributing to sustainable development.'

#HomeEqualsHealth

💡 While international #migration grabs headlines, internal migration is more significant. #Mayors , often concerned about migrants' impact on their labour #markets should rethink. This is why 👇

#InclusiveCities

World Bank Cities Swiss Development and Cooperation Agence Française de #Développement (AFD) 🇫🇷 🇪🇺

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Exposing the hidden toll of #UrbanHeat on #women & vulnerable groups is crucial for addressing these challenges. In this piece women from the #MENA region share their daily struggles. It's time for #localgov to take action. READ 👉urbanet.info/women-experien…

#InclusiveCities #SDG5

#DYK : The number of people migrating to #cities in the #MekongCorridor is rising rapidly. Currently, 70 million people live in the Lower Mekong Basin. In 25 years, it will be 110 million, w/ up to 74% of the population living in urban areas. LEARN MORE 👉citiesalliance.org/newsroom/news/…

We have an opportunity to ensure that access to adequate housing is prioritized around the world. Through our Home Equals global advocacy campaign, we can advance policies that unlock the potential of people who deserve an equal chance at a decent home. 🌏

💡 Amid unprecedented global challenges in 2023—from worsening #climate impacts to heightened #migration & #conflict —Cities Alliance remained committed to fostering #InclusiveCities & fighting #UrbanPoverty . Explore 🔑 outcomes on our #AnnualReport citiesalliance.org/resources/publ…
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💡How can we ensure that no-one is made worse off by much needed #infrastructure ?

New infrastructure is often built on #InformalSettlements , creating the need to safeguard against environmental, social and livelihood issues. READ 👇

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☀️🔥“Relentless heat makes outdoor activities a distant memory” – Seven women recount what it’s like to manage their daily lives under conditions of extreme #UrbanHeat . By Marie Munzert, Lina Saleh Suleiman Abu Salim, and Emma Greer #Equality #WomensHealth urbanet.info/women-experien…

Rapid urbanization is straining Nepal's municipalities. 🇪🇺Funded by the EU, #Cities4Women aims to create climate-responsive & inclusive public spaces, and enhance municipalities' urban planning skills. #CountOnUs European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 EU in Nepal UNOPS Nepal Cities Alliance UN-Habitat Nepal

💧 #WorldWaterDay : Today, over 2⃣billion people lack access to #CleanWater , driving health risks & #poverty cycles. Our projects in Mauritania🇲🇷, Tunisia🇹🇳 & Morocco highlight how crucial water cooperation is in ensuring equitable water access for all 👇citiesalliance.org/regional-progr…

'Action for water is action for peace.

And today it is needed more than eve'

Let’s commit to work together, to make water a force for cooperation, harmony and stability, and so help to create a world of peace & prosperity for all.'

António Guterres
#WorldWaterDay #WaterAction

💡 We don't need to reinvent the wheel. #Cities in the #MENA region have very rich #heritage -based #ClimateSolutions that can inspire responses to today's climate challenges: Greg Munro opening our workshop on the topic just now at United Nations in Brussels

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[TODAY] Supported by #ICLEI , join the kickoff session of this webinar series by Cities Alliance and GIZ as we delve into fostering just, climate-friendly urban transformation!
⏱️At 14:00 GMT+1
🔗Register: bit.ly/3wXrRKk

📢 March 21st is near! Don't miss our webinar series kickoff on #SustainableConstruction in informal #Urban areas. With Carmen Vogt opening and Lorenzo Kihlgren Grandi moderating, gain insights from speakers Sheela Patel, Alexandre Apsan Frediani, & Laura Lima. Register 👉 events-mc.com/en/fostering-s… 🏙️🌍

Waste pickers are on the frontline of the fight against the #crimatecrisis , collecting, sorting and #recycling materials.

On this #GlobalRecyclingDay , hear directly from 🇧🇷 waste pickers about how climate change impacts their work & the solutions they envision ✊🏾 MNCR - Movimento Nacional de Catadores de Mat. Rec