UN-Habitat assembly calls for people-centered strategy for urban centers

NAIROBI, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) on Monday called for a people-centered climate resilience strategy for developing sustainable cities.

Given the adverse effects of climate change in urban centers, there is a need for the involvement of all stakeholders in order to oversee service delivery that is aimed at saving lives and properties, said Ishaku Maitumbi, a senior officer of the UN-Habitat.