Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (HABITAT II) (1996)
The purpose of the second United Nations Conference on
Human Settlements (Habitat II) is to address two themes of
equal global importance: "Adequate shelter for all" and
"Sustainable human settlements development in an urbanizing
world". Human beings are at the centre of concerns for
sustainable development, including adequate shelter for all
and sustainable human settlements, and they are entitled to
a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature.
Excerpt from the Preamble of the Draft Habitat Agenda (UN Document Symbol: A/CONF.165/L.1), 12 April 1996
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