On #SocialJusticeDay , let’s talk about #JustTransition .

Transitioning to a sustainable economy is vital in combating climate change. It's about:
👷 Acknowledging impact on workers & communities reliant on fossil fuels
🌱 Ensuring fairness & inclusivity for all

Today, on World Day of Social Justice, UN-Habitat is proudly joining the Global Coalition for Social Justice. Together with our partners, we stand for human rights, equality and resilience.

#SocialJustice

Urban development is fundamental to social justice - economic, cultural, health, security and more. Secure housing, work and communities are what #SocialJustice is built on International Labour Organization

Mr. Paul Gathogo presents on the Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM) and its key features, highlighting its role in enhancing tenure security. Notable for its secure database and GIS tools, the STDM empowers informed decision-making in land management. #STDM #LandTenure GLTN STDM

'As of 2022, our partners were able to improve the tenure security & governance over more than 18 mln hectares,'

'That puts us on track to reach our goal of strengthening land rights over 60 million ha by 2027.' David Kaimowitz

climateworks.org/blog/securing-… ClimateWorks Foundation

“Nothing can justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is beyond words.

Nowhere and no one is safe.”

– António Guterres

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Media has reported that the U.S. fossil fuel industry has launched another multi-million-dollar campaign to kneecap progress & keep oil & gas flowing indefinitely.

To be clear: the phaseout of fossil fuels is essential & inevitable. No amount of spin will change that.

Let’s

'Regionally relevant case studies showing opportunities and gaps for surveying and climate': Climate Compass Task Force Annual Meeting and Seminar Series Feb 2024. Three meetings held across the three major global time zones. More info and registration: tinyurl.com/2smxc6a9

Dive into the intersection of gender and climate change ♀️🌐 The video below sheds light on how women and girls are impacted more through four different areas: gender-based violence, land rights, time poverty, maternal health.

👇Watch video here: cnn.com/videos/world/2…

We call for
✅A return to a path of peace.
✅Accountability for crimes committed under international law.
✅Unconditional release of hostages.
✅An end to the death and suffering of people in Gaza.

Refugee rights are human rights.

We must continue to support refugees, protect their rights and build a better future for everyone who has been #ForcedToFlee .

2023 has been a year of enormous suffering, violence, and climate chaos.

2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope.

🚀 Empowering women in Mazar!🌐 UN-Habitat Afghanistan's 🇦🇫 project funded by Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan 🇺🇳 create impact. Two Women Empowerment Centers handed over to sub-committees, offering literacy and tailoring courses. Positive testimonies like Ms. Setara's highlight the transformative impact SDGs

Wrapped up 1 day of our country learning workshop. Ministry of Lands,Housing and Urban Development IIRR UCOBAC Mak-CEDAT-Land@Scale2024, local govt in attendance to critically reflect on phase 1 work, discuss lessons learnt &integrate them into phase 2. Thanks to our KM partner KIT for facilitating the workshop.

Join us at the 8th Young Surveyors Conference in Accra, Ghana,  themed 'Our World: Then, Now, Tomorrow.'  Learn from the past, embrace current tools, and contribute to building a sustainable future for surveying and our world.
Follow this link to register:
fig.net/fig2024/regist…

It is not too late to stop the climate crisis.

We can still prevent planetary crash & burn.

But we need leadership – cooperation – and political will.

And we need it now.

#COP28

Delighted to share insights at the #KenyaPavilion on scaling up - the Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor (BCRUP) initiative.

This initiative is a collective effort.

To uplift the 3.3 billion vulnerable people, we must focus on areas of highest vulnerability.

At the kickstart of COP28, I look forward to presenting perspectives from the MENA region at the session on 'Building Climate Resilience through Inclusive Land Governance' Land@Scale Uganda Land Portal LANDac - The Netherlands Land Academy GlobaLandToolNetwork UN-Habitat UN-Habitat بالعربية Arab Land Initiative

GlobaLandToolNetwork is pleased to invite you to a thought-provoking webinar that delves into the intricate relationship between land governance and climate resilience. Tomorrow 30 Nov, 5 PM EAT. Join for knowledge exchange, networking, collective learning. Register: tinyurl.com/mvfp4my