Resumed Second Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly
As the governance body of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the United Nations Habitat Assembly convenes every four years. It is the highest global decision-making body on sustainable urbanization and human settlements.
The 193 UN Member States cast the votes, while participants include non-Member States, other UN bodies and specialized agencies, as well as intergovernmental organizations, civil society, private sector, academia and research institutions, women, youth and children, and grassroots organizations.
The resumed session will align the planning cycle of UN-Habitat with the quadrennial comprehensive policy review of operational activities for the development of the United Nations system.
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3 Mar 2026 - 7 Dec 2025
5th International Land Management Conference
The 2026 5th International Land Management Conference will highlight work that engages with and yields insight on the political economy of land governance under 4 interrelated themes:
Theme 1: Improving understanding of the political economy factors that influence land governance
Theme 2: Power and agency in land governance
Theme 3: Widening perspectives for land governance
Theme 4: Changing approaches to the economics and financing of land governance
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Land International Network for Knowledge (LINK) invites the submission of abstracts and presentations under the above themes.
The deadline for submission is 1 January 2026
26 Nov - 7 Dec 2025
Training on Land governance and sustainable urban development, IUTC, Korea
This training, hosted by UN-Habitat and the International Urban Training Centre (IUTC) in collaboration with Gangwon State, Republic of Korea, is designed for land governance practitioners from the Asia-Pacific region, offering a hands-on approach to planning and implementing sustainable land governance strategies.
The programme will combine theoretical insights with practical exercises. Participants will explore both quantitative and qualitative methods, work with tools and templates, and engage in interactive group discussions that include the development of presentations.
The content will be tailored to the backgrounds and contexts of the participating cities and countries, accommodating a diverse mix of city teams.
The overall goal of this training is to equip urban practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to promote responsible land governance as a foundation for sustainable urban development in Asia-Pacific cities.
27 Nov - 7 Dec 2025
Workshop: Building Capacity and Collaborative Approaches for Effective Land Administration
Date: 27th November 2025
Time: 90 minutes (2:30-4 pm GMT, 3:30-5 pm WAT)
Venue: Virtual Teams (Registration)
A Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration (FFPLA) approach offers a pragmatic and efficient solution for effective land administration which is crucial for achieving secure tenure, sustainable development, and economic growth.
This workshop on 27th November 2025 will provide a critical platform for land administration experts, policymakers, and practitioners to address the systemic gaps related to a shortage of skilled personnel, outdated institutional structures, and fragmented efforts across various governmental, non-governmental, and private sectors.
The workshop seeks to initiate a focused conversation on designing targeted capacity development programs and establishing resilient collaborative frameworks that can accelerate the adoption and upscaling of FFPLA principles globally.
It will address capacity gaps and promote multi-stakeholder collaboration for effective land administration. It aims to assess current deficits, explore successful collaborative models and formulate actionable capacity-building strategies, in creating an enabling environment for sustainable FFPLA implementation.
This workshop targets land administration professionals, policymakers, government officials, academics, civil society organisations, development partners, and students interested in land governance, institutional reform, and human resource development.