Participatory urban planning with DiPAS in Botswana
Mapping of building footprintin informal settlements
Mapping of building footprint in informal settlements
Participatory Workshop in Bangladesh
Participatory Workshop in Bangladesh
Digital Job Card user testing session in Opuwo
Digital Job Card user testing session in Opuwo
Bridging water access for the urban poor in Hargeisa
Bridging water access for the urban poor in Hargeisa
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We use innovation, prototyping and applied research methodologies to develop innovative solutions that accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

We work in a local testbed in Hamburg, Germany, that allows for ideas, tools, scenarios and solutions to be prototyped and tested before deploying them in cities around the world.

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We are an interdisciplinary and diverse team of urban experts, software developers and technology specialists developing testable pilot projects and tools in Hamburg and beyond.

UNITAC promotes open and participatory data governance and digital platforms, innovations related to mapping, spatial analysis, data visualization, and people-centred smart cities for a sustainable urban future.

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Climate change, conflicts and natural disasters continue to displace millions of people, forcing them to leave homes in search of safety, stability, and better living conditions. The global housing crisis is no longer just about housing – it is a wake-up call for action. We must rethink urban policies, land use, legislation and financing to prioritize housing and basic services as key drivers of climate action and sustainable development.
Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat.