Joan Clos, former President of Metropolis nominated to head UN-Habitat
United Nations Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon has nominated Mr. Joan Clos, a former mayor of Barcelona as the next head of UN-HABITAT. If the nomination is approved by the General Assembly, he will serve a four year term as the head of the agency.
UN-Habitat activities in Barcelona on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2010
The United Nations has designated the first Monday of every October as World Habitat Day with the intention of drawing attention and reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and the universal basic right to adequate shelter. The theme this year: "Better city better life" coincides with that of the Expo 2010 in Shanghai, the host city of this year's global celebration.
UN-Habitat activities in Barcelona on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2010
The United Nations has designated the first Monday of every October as World Habitat Day with the intention of drawing attention and reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and the universal basic right to adequate shelter. The theme this year: "Better city better life" coincides with that of the Expo 2010 in Shanghai, the host city of this year's global celebration.
Passing of deadline for Metropolis Award entries
On the 30th July, the deadline for the 2011 Metropolis Award's nominations ended. The participation was a huge success. 27 cities have taken part presenting a total of 43 projects. Metropolis welcomes the participation of all the candidate cities and now it is up to the jury to decide which are the winning projects.
The Awards will be presented at the gala dinner hosted by the President of Metropolis at the 2011 Cairo Congress.
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