Research for sustainable urban development and land use UN-HABITAT and the EU : creating a world of sustainable cities

Co-operation between UN-HABITAT and the EU to share the results of their research efforts is helping to improve environmental conditions and the quality of life in cities around the world. This publication outlines the two bodies' achievements in the area of sustainable urban development, offering concrete examples of the widely applicable tools and ressources that they have created. It how the two-way flow of experience and expertise benefits European and non-European cities alike.