Global State of National Urban Policy 2021: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Delivering Climate Action
by OECD, UN-Habitat and Cities Alliance | Published on June 25, 2021
National Urban Policy (NUP) is a key instrument to achieve sustainable urban development in a shared responsibility across countries, regions, and cities. The scale and urgency of the current urban challenges have given prominence to NUPs. The COVID-19 crisis has amplified the potential of NUPs in shaping more resilient, green, and inclusive cities as part of countries' recovery packages. This report reviews NUPs of 162 countries across the globe. Building on the first edition launched in 2018, the report serves as a critical source of information and analysis for policymakers and urban professionals, as it establishes the foundation for understanding how and in what forms NUPs have been developed, implemented, and monitored globally.
The overarching objective of the report is to assist national governments in advancing their NUP processes, especially in creating a stronger link between NUPs and urban-related global agendas, such as the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda, and in mainstreaming climate action into NUPs. The report is a co-creation of the OECD, UN-Habitat, and Cities Alliance, as a key outcome of the National Urban Policy Programme, a global partnership launched in 2016 at the Habitat III Conference.
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