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Home Home TIGed Activities Database United Nations Habitat: For a Better Urban Future

United Nations Habitat: For a Better Urban Future [edit]
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Level:
• Intermediate / Middle
• Secondary

Views: 3,372

Subjects:
• Science
• Geography
• History and Social Science

Topics:
• Social Justice
• Air, Atmosphere and Climate
• Globalization

Site Sections:
• Discussions

Web Pages Used:
• UN HABITAT: For a better Urban Future
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Description:


UN HABITAT is part of the United Nations Human Settlement program which looks to promote environmental and social stability throughout urban areas.



The site contains a plethora of current documents which proclaim the UN stance and actions towards urbanizing areas and issues such as:




  • land use and housing


  • risk and disaster managment


  • social inclusion, urban development and managment


  • urban econom


  • water sanitation



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Teacher Notes:
Perfect for studying URBAN GEOGRPAHY.

Resources on this site can be used show students the development required to create an urban area/city.