Nairobi, 11 May 12
Dr. Batilda S. Burian, the new Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to UN-Habitat, presented her credentials to Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat on 11 May 2012.
Nairobi, 4 Apr 12
Mr. Eleftherios Kouvaritakis, the new Permanent Representative of Greece to UN-Habitat, presented his credentials to Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat on 2 April 2012.
Nairobi, 7 Mar 12
The City Council of Nairobi and UN-Habitat last week held a four day workshop to on revitalizing public spaces within the Kenyan city.
Nairobi, 22 Feb 12
The Government of Norway has extended its support to UN-Habitat for a further two years with a commitment of NOK 108 million, more than USD 19 million.
Nairobi, 21 Feb 12
Dr. Michal Mlynar, the new Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to UN-Habitat, presented his credentials to Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat on 20 February 2012.
Nairobi, 19 Jan 12
UN-Habitat and the Government of Sweden signed a new collaboration agreement on Wednesday whereby Stockholm will provide USD 14 million over the next four years to support the agency’s work programme.
Kigali, 16 Jan 12
Dr. Joan Clos, UN-Habitat Executive Director, and Dr. Aisa Kirabo, UN-Habitat Deputy Executive Director, this week started an official visit to Kigali, capital of Rwanda, visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site for the victims of the 1994 Genocide.
Nairobi , 12 Oct 11
Building on its existing collaboration with the International Urban Training Centre (IUTC) in the Korean Gangwon Province, UN-HABITAT's Executive Director, Dr. Joan Clos signed a new 5 year agreement with the Governor of Gangwon Province Moon-soon Choi to continue the agency's support to the Centre.
Stockholm, 26 Aug 11
UN-Water, the Stockholm International Water Institute and their global partners have made an impassioned plea for water and sanitation to be provided to all by 2030.