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Deputy Secretary-General Calls for Partnership, Investment in New Urban Agenda, as Number of City Dwellers Expected to Jump 70 Per Cent by 2050

2 Dec

Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme’s (UN-Habitat) Pledging Session, “Partner and Pledge for Sustainable Urbanization”, today:

Resilient Urban Centres Key to Pandemic Recovery, Sustainable Development, Secretary-General Tells ‘Bridge for Cities’ Event

5 Oct

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to the Bridge for Cities 2020 event, held today:

Time to Harness Urbanization’s Transformative Potential for Benefit of People, Planet, Secretary-General Says, in World Habitat Day Message

29 Sep

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on World Habitat Day, observed on 5 October: