Covid-19

Covid effects

Cities are on the front line of coping with the pandemic and its lasting impacts. Across the globe, COVID-19 is threatening cities and communities, endangering not only public health, but also the economy and the fabric of society.

UN-Habitat, the UN agency for housing and urban development, is working with national and local governments to help them prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The UN Habitat COVID-19 Response Plan aims to:

• Support local governments and community-driven solutions in informal settlements
• Provide urban data, evidence-based mapping and knowledge for informed decision
• Mitigate economic impact and initiate recovery