UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
International AffairsNairobi, Kenya1001-5000 Employees
UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is the UN entity charged with formulating urban policies and translating them into action to foster sustainable cities and communities. It addresses demographic, environmental, economic, and social pressures associated with urbanization, noting that urban populations are expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. The organization is mandated by the UN General Assembly to tackle urban growth and promote sustainable urban development. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya (United Nations Avenue, Gigiri), UN-Habitat employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its operations fall within the international affairs sector, and its official website is unhabitat.org.