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About Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS)

As a global non-profit organization recognized by the United Nations system, the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS) is in the Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC, and is committed to providing a world platform for high-level dialogue and promoting sustainable cities and human settlements for all. Legally chartered in the State of New York, USA, GFHS enjoys the 501(C) (3) tax exemption qualification. Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the UN Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury serves as the Chairman of GFHS.

The main work of GFHS includes: holding the annual global forum on human settlements and other academic conferences; promoting the implementation of the "United Nations Habitat Agenda", "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development", "New Urban Agenda" and "Paris Climate Agreement"; facilitating exchanges and cooperation between regions, governments and civil society in the area of sustainable cities and human settlements; researching and developing "International Green Model City (IGMC)" initiative and standards; issuing the "Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards(SCAHSA)"; publishing the "World Best Practices Magazine (WBPM)", and others.

Over the years, GFHS has accomplished a number of cooperation projects with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Economic and Social Council for Asia and the Pacific, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the International Telecommunication Union, the World Meteorological Organization, and other international organizations. Since 2005, GFHS has been holding its annual forums at the United Nations and in five continents for 15 consecutive years. More than 115,000 representatives from all sectors of society have attended the forums. The 15th Annual Session of Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS 2020) was successfully held in a virtual format on October 15-16, 2020, with the support from 10 UN agencies and the Asian Development Bank. GFHS 2020 played an active role in promoting post-pandemic recovery and transformation towards resilient cities and a healthy planet.

Through unremitting efforts over the past 15 years, GFHS has provided a global participatory platform for high-level dialogue among governments, non-governmental organizations, business, and academic community. It has made significant contribution to the cause of building sustainable cities and human settlements for all, as well as to the realization of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

References: 1. http://www.gfhsforum.org