Following the June 2024 earthquake, UN-Habitat, in partnership with national and local authorities and with the generous support of the Government of Japan, is working to restore safe learning environments for children in Kashmar, Khorasan Razavi Province. The Kashmar Project goes beyond rehabilitation by applying the Build Back Better approach to strengthen the resilience ...

On February 20, 2026, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Government of Japan signed an Exchange of Notes to formalize the project “Strengthening Disaster Resilience of Critical Medical Infrastructure (BEHTAB III)”. Building on the success of the two previous Projects “Inventory, Earthquake and Multi-Hazard Performance Evaluation of existing Health Facilities in Islamic Republic ...

The UN-Habitat Iran Office, in cooperation with the Building and Housing Research Center (BHRC), held a closing ceremony to mark the successful completion of the project “Emergency Support to Post-Earthquake Reconstruction of Human Settlements in Hormozgan Province (PERHOPE)” On January 14, 2026. The ceremony was organized to highlight the project’s achievements and reaffirm national and ...

In a landmark move toward sustainable urban development, UN-Habitat providing support for the first school in Tehran equipped with a solar energy generation system. This initiative marks a significant milestone in promoting climate-conscious infrastructure and environmental education at the community level. Supported by the Republic of Korea as the International Partner the initiative is implemented ...

Tehran, 27 August 2025 – A specialized seminar on “South Korea’s Experience in Public Rental Housing” was held at the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, initiated by the UN-Habitat Tehran Office in Cooperation with the National Habitat Committee, the Deputy for Housing and Building and the Embassy of Republic of Korea in Tehran. The ...

“Experience Sharing and Knowledge Exchange Program on Risk-Based Urban Planning and Post-Disaster Reconstruction” from 13 to 16 July 2025, UN-Habitat Iran Office hosted four impactful sessions in Tehran under the project “Emergency Support to Post Earthquake Reconstruction in Hormozgan province”. With generous support from the Government of Japan and in collaboration with the National Habitat ...

The expert discussion and knowledge-sharing program on Housing and Urban Regeneration was organized through collaboration between UN-Habitat, the Government of South Korea (Embassy of Korea in the Islamic Republic of Iran), and the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development (Urban Regeneration Corporation of Iran, URCI). This program, part of the cooperation framework between UN-Habitat’s office ...

Cities are uniquely positioned as both victims and contributors to climate change, facing severe impacts from extreme weather events while also being significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. As urban areas expand, they concentrate vast populations and valuable assets in increasingly vulnerable locations, heightening the risk of catastrophic disasters. The challenges posed by climate change ...

UN-Habitat, together with its partners, has proudly marked the culmination of the BEHTAB Phase II project. This initiative has been pivotal in enhancing the resilience of Iranian hospitals against natural disasters. UN-Habitat extends heartful gratitude to the Government and people of Japan for their generous support and commend the exceptional cooperation of the Iranian partners. ...

On August 18, 2024, UN-Habitat participated in an event at Urban Regeneration Corporation of Iran (URCI), to discuss on an initiative on the Integration of Climate Change issues into Iran’s Urban Development and Regeneration Strategies. Emphasizing on “climate change implications on inefficient urban context, urban development and management”, the climate statistics, future conditions under scenarios ...

The second cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) is now open for applications, with a deadline set for 15 June 2024. The award recognizes the pivotal role of cities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing global sustainability. UN-Habitat invites eligible cities worldwide to apply. The general theme ...

Established by the United Nations in 2001 to examine rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies and climate change, the World Urban Forum (WUF) is a dynamic and participatory platform that encourages discussions and critical discourse on urban development. WUF12 with the theme of “It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable ...