🌍💧 Discussion on ustainable Water Safety and Security at WUF12 The World Urban Forum 12 provided an inspiring platform to discuss critical challenges and solutions for water safety, security, and sustainability. Ms. Hla Yin Aye, Founder and MD of AES Creative Media Institute and M-CAN member, along with Professor Dr. Khin Ni Ni Thein, Founder ...

UN-Habitat plants around 150,000 mangrove trees in Pyapon and Bogale townships Around 150,000 mangrove trees were planted in Pyapon and Bogale townships in Ayeyawady Region, according to UN-Habitat. More than 80,000 plants were planted on 75 acres of land in Pyapon Township and more than 60,000 trees were planted on 50 acres of land in ...

We are thrilled to share the highlights from Myanmar Climate Action Week 2024, which took place from June 24th to 29th with the theme “Building Resilience in a Polycrisis.” The event was a tremendous success, bringing together passionate individuals and organizations to address climate challenges and promote sustainable solutions. In case you missed it, we’ve ...

World Cleanup Day 2024: Make Room for Life! UN-Habitat organized a Cleanup Campaign across eight townships—Taunggyi, Kalaw, Nyaung-U, Pyapon, Bogale, Dagon Seikkan, South Dagon, and Thanlyin—where the MCCA program funded by the European Union is being implemented. This year marks a milestone as World Cleanup Day is officially recognized on the United Nations Calendar of ...

Myanmar’s climate index ranks among the worst globally. Ethnic minorities find themselves disproportionately vulnerable to its impacts. Climate change severely affects livelihoods and agriculture, the lifeblood of these communities, thereby widening existing social and economic inequalities in these diverse regions. The MCCA2 programme focuses on innovative, ecosystem-based adaptation solutions. Through this initiative, MCCA2 aims to ...

Discussion on Sustainable Urban Design and Local Action at WUF12! During the World Urban Forum 12, Ms. Hla Yin Aye, Founder and MD of AES Creative Media Institute, M-CAN member, and Professor Kobayashi from Keio University, Tokyo, Japan, discussed Sustainable Urban Design and Climate Change: “PARTICIPATORY LOCAL ACTION: NURTURING SENSE OF HOME IN DISASTER-AFFECTED AREAS”. ...

This World Habitat Day, we celebrate you, the young, the brave and the changemakers of today and tomorrow. You are the heartbeat of our cities; the force driving us toward a better future. As Baby-boomers and Generation X pass the baton, we need Millennials and Gen Z to step up and shape our world. World ...

An estimated 400,000 people live in the informal settlements of Yangon. A substantial part of the community faces challenges in accessing basic services. Only 6% have piped water, forcing many (26%), to rely on rainwater collection. Sanitation is also a concern, with 55% sharing toilets and 11% resorting to open defecation. 59% frequently dispose of ...

Today, half of the world’s population lives in cities. By 2050, this number will rise to 70%. Our present and future are undoubtedly urban. Yet urbanization presents significant challenges in the world today. In our challenging times of conflicts and climate disasters, cities can prove their resilience. Cities are our hope. Urban October was developed ...

UN-Habitat works with cities and communities to unlock their potential and empower them to create a better urban future – with job opportunities, green spaces, and respect for diversity. With your support, we can tell the real story about cities. Let us share examples of cities as drivers of growth and recovery. Happy World Habitat ...