Three women testing the water app in Hargeisa
Testing the digital water app in Hargeisa
Mapping of building footprint in informal settlements
Mapping of building footprint in informal settlements
Training participants on the ground in informal settlements
Training on data collection for more inclusive settlements in Namibia
Back view of two women in front of laptop
Testing the Urban Recovery Planning System (URPS) in Ukraine
Group of training participants standing taking a group picture at an event
Group photo with participants of the UNITAC training at the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, Kenya in August 2025. Credit: Kitui County Governor Press team. UN Photo
Participatory workshop in Bangladesh
Participatory workshop in Bangladesh
Participatory urban planning with DiPAS in Botswana
Participatory urban planning with DiPAS in Botswana
Conference participants
UNITAC hosts the "Urban Tech for Equity" conference in Hamburg
UNITAC office in Hamburg
UNITAC office in Hamburg Photo: by Pauli-Pirat / CC-BY-SA-4.0
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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.