Urban Gateway

Promoting a global discussion on how to manage our towns and cities better in a rapidly urbanizing world.

[SDG2030 @SDG2030]

#SDGs
1-No Poverty
2-No Hunger
3-Health
4-Education
5-Gender Equality
6-Water& sanitation
7-Clean energy
8-Economies
9-Innovation
10-Reduced inequality
11-Cities
12-Reduce Consumption
13-Climate
14-Ocean
15-Biodiversity
16-Peace
17Partnerships
@RanveerOfficial @deepikapadukone

[Maimunah Mohd Sharif @MaimunahSharif]

During this pandemic, even more than usual, providing adequate shelter for over 1 billion people living in unsafe conditions is a matter of life & death

At @UNHabitat, #housing is a core part of our #COVID19 Response Plan.
Support us!🔗https://t.co/FFzDnthWdM

#TakeAction4Cities

[SDG2030 @SDG2030]

COVID-19: 10 ways leaders can support their teams whilst working remotely https://t.co/fFRRXvASOE

‘Take time to empathize.’

@AranchaGlezLaya @olavkjorven @Samynemir @AidanRGallagher @PaulPolman @helgavanleur @kiranshaw @jimrosenberg @RobertoValentUN

[Savills @Savills]

"An opportunity to take a look at not only the financial implications of remote working, but also the social and environmental ones."

In our latest blog, we ask - will COVID-19 slow the trend towards urbanisation?

Read now: https://t.co/Cg1GOAUc1p

[Habitat for Humanity Asia-Pacific @Habitat_AP]

Why do the Sustainable Development Goals matter?

With 1 out of 4 urban residents living in slum-like conditions, #SGD11 provides a roadmap on urban planning and management practices to deal with the challenges brought by rapid urbanization: https://t.co/cLSYH0e87P

[Joint SDG Fund 🇺🇳 @JointSDGFund]

Read more about Future cities🏙️, new economy 💸and shared city prosperity, driven technological innovations💡 discussion papers. #SDGFinance #sustainablecities @UNHABITAT

➡️https://t.co/cPQTbQOOqC

[Maimunah Mohd Sharif @MaimunahSharif]

Women are leading some of the most effective #COVID19 responses worldwide. This @Guardian roundup highlights the exceptional efforts of women in leadership. It also features much-needed initiatives against #domesticviolence in times of lockdown
https://t.co/7Nh8oNVcPP

[Maimunah Mohd Sharif @MaimunahSharif]

✅The second is to remember that #HumanRights must apply as much online as offline.

💭In our haste to find new technological solutions to the crisis, let us not forget the digital rights of all citizens.

#BeyondtheOutbreak #DigitalRights

[LSE Cities @LSECities]

#Cities around the world are coming up with creative solutions to the #COVID19 crisis and have much to learn from one another.

The new "Cities for Global Health" platform from @uclg_org @metropolis_org @UNHABITAT is a forum to share and collaborate.

https://t.co/sc1jvsHjTw

[Urbanization, Gender, and the Global South @GenUrbNetwork]

The UN Statistical Commission announced revisions to the global SDG Indicators framework. What do you think of these changes? For the capsule account: https://t.co/jZkr28ViLK And read the official report here: https://t.co/GOdnUMByGG #SDGsToday

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

To slow the spread of #COVID19, many countries introduced "lockdown" measures. But on their own, these measures will not extinguish epidemics. We call on all countries to use this time to attack the #coronavirus.
You've created a 2nd window of opportunity.

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

Are you a cyclist in Nairobi? Join us this week on March 15 at Jeevanjee gardens 9AM - Noon, for a participatory mapping exercise with @CriticalMassNbi. let's co-create safe & logical routes for your way home. #BikeTrain #Mobility #SDG11

[SDG2030 @SDG2030]

#KIGALI: To prevent the risk of #Coronavirus outbreak, passengers at the Kigali Bus Park have to wash their hands before getting onto buses. #FightCoronaVirus 👍🏼

@RwandaUN @PaulKagame @MSuzman @billpeduto @BilldeBlasio @kapoors_s @davidnabarro @biz

[Dubai International Award for Best Practices @Dubai_IABP]

A glimpse of the previous trophy when it was being exhibited in #WUF10 last month in #AbuDhabi.

Don't miss out on your chance to be awarded at Dubai's #Expo2020 & prize money for your ideas. Deadline April 30th! https://t.co/2gEFqkYWd0

Partners: @UNHABITAT & Dubai Municipality

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

Cities are in need of constant change to improve and become sustainable. We are looking for city changers, projects & initiatives that are making a positive impact on the living environment and the economy. Apply for the #DubaiAward today https://t.co/b2HhLqC9M3

[Cities Today @Cities_Today]

👨‍🎓 Oxford's MSc is a multi-disciplinary and globally-focused course for high-achieving professionals who will provide vision and leadership for sustainable urban futures.

Applications are now open 👉 https://t.co/TsUw5fi1o1

@OxfordConted

[Home Equals @HomeEquals]

"Achieving SDG11, on sustainable cities and communities, in developing countries is the only way to ensure that we achieve the global management of urbanization."

Learn more about the centrality of #SDG11 in achieving the UN's SDGs here:
#AchieveSDG11
https://t.co/T3Rr7crBQA

[Maimunah Mohd Sharif @MaimunahSharif]

Helsinki searches sustainable city heating solutions: Global one million euro challenge competition launches today | City of Helsinki https://t.co/uws3cAzNS3

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

.@UNHABITAT’s "Future Cities, New Economy and Shared City Prosperity Driven by Technological Innovations" is a collection of articles from leading minds in urban development. How do new technological innovations affect the quality of life in urban areas? https://t.co/cP11oMA5XJ

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

#DYK Africa is the fastest-urbanizing region in the world. #AfricaDay, co hosted by @EIB on 27 Feb 2020, will give us a chance to work together to bridge the gap in financing infrastructure and support sustainable urban development in Africa. #SDG11