Resources & Tools
Access training materials, data portals, and planning tools for sustainable urban development
Publications & Guides
Key reference documents, handbooks, and methodological guidelines
New Urban Agenda Illustrated
A visual guide to understanding and implementing the New Urban Agenda at all levels of government.
The New Urban Agenda
The official New Urban Agenda document adopted at Habitat III in Quito, Ecuador.
NUA Reporting Guidelines
Official guidelines for member states on reporting progress on the implementation of the New Urban Agenda.
MOPAN Assessment Report
Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network evaluation of UN-Habitat effectiveness and operations.
UN-Habitat Annual Report 2024
Highlights global efforts to address the housing crisis and advance sustainable urbanization.
Training Materials
Capacity building resources for urban planners and policymakers
Data Portal
Access urban indicators, statistics, and datasets for analysis
Urban Indicators Database
SDG 11 and NUA monitoring indicators
Access comprehensive urban indicators for tracking progress on sustainable urban development goals across African countries.
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CountriesGlobal Urban Observatory
Urban data and spatial analysis
The Global Urban Observatory provides urban data, spatial analysis tools, and monitoring frameworks for cities worldwide.
- City prosperity index data
- Urban expansion analysis
- Housing affordability metrics
Additional Data Sources
Planning Tools
Software and methodologies for urban planning projects
AI for Spatial Mapping & Analysis
GeoAI Toolkit for Urban Planners — harness artificial intelligence for smarter urban spatial decisions.
- AI-powered land use mapping
- Satellite imagery analysis
- Predictive urban growth modeling
City Prosperity Initiative
Measure and monitor city prosperity using the CPI methodology.
- Prosperity index calculation
- Benchmarking cities
- Action planning
Slum Upgrading Tools
Participatory approaches for slum upgrading and urban renewal.
- Community profiling
- Participatory planning
- Incremental housing
Climate Action Tools
Tools for urban climate adaptation and mitigation planning.
- Climate risk assessment
- Green infrastructure planning
- Emissions inventory
Urban Mobility Tools
Plan sustainable transport and mobility systems for cities.
- Transport planning
- Non-motorized transport
- Transit-oriented development
Urban Finance Tools
Financing mechanisms and tools for urban development projects.
- Municipal finance assessment
- Land value capture
- Public-private partnerships
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