About Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach Project:
- The project aims to address UN-Habitat's commitments to support the Government of India in promoting sustainable urban planning and management, integrating urban infrastructure and service delivery in cities.
- It aids 28 cities from 11 countries to address the challenges posed by megatrends of global environmental degradation, in an integrated manner.
- The primary objective is to foster an environment conducive to investments in green infrastructure.
- These investments are intended to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, enhance service delivery, and improve the overall quality of life for citizens.
- It is being implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with funding assistance from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and in close cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- The implementation of the project is underway in five pilot cities – Bhopal, Guntur, Mysore, Vijayawada, and Jaipur.
Key Facts about UN-Habitat
- It is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system.
- It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
- It works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities.
- UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty.
- Headquarters: Nairobi.
