Applications Invited for UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award

About the Organization 

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system.

UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty.

About the Event

Launched in 1989, the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award recognizes individuals and institutions whose work has contributed to improving the quality of urban life and advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities and communities. The award highlights initiatives that help leave no one behind and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities.

The winners of the 2026 edition will receive their awards at the global observance of World Habitat Day 2026 on Monday, 5 October 2026. This year’s World Habitat Day theme will focus on adequate housing for all, underscoring the urgent need to address the global housing crisis and accelerate action towards safe, affordable, accessible, and adequate housing.

An estimated 2.8 billion people worldwide face some form of housing inadequacy, including nearly 1.1 billion people living in slums and informal settlements. Against this backdrop, the Scroll of Honour Award will recognize initiatives and achievements that contribute to advancing housing solutions and sustainable urbanization in line with the New Urban Agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Eligibility

• Self-nominations, including nominations for one’s own organization, programme, institute, or initiative, are not permitted.
• Eligible nominees include individuals, local and regional governments, civil society organizations, research and academic institutions, the private sector, media organizations, multilateral agencies, and other entities working to advance adequate housing and sustainable urban development.

How to Apply

Nominations should be submitted by 23 June 2026.

Nominations should be submitted through the online submission form in English.

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