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UN Habitat Assembly 2025
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- The Second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly was held in Nairobi, Kenya.
- It is the highest global decision-making body on sustainable urbanization and human settlements, composed of 193 UN member states.
- The Assembly adapted the UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029.
- The plan aims to accelerate the very inclusive, climate-resilient, and equitable development in cities and communities.
- It will focus particularly in countries grappling with climate change, conflict, and inequality.
- Malaysia has also officially been elected president of the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) General Assembly for the 2025-2029 term.
- Malaysia made history when its presidency was unanimously approved by all 193 member states.
- During this term, Malaysia will hold the presidency and a seat on the Executive Board jointly with the United Arab Emirates to represent the Asia Pacific region.
- The United Nations Habitat Assembly convenes every four years.
- The World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2026 under the theme: “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.”
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