UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME
Programme des Nations Unies pour les établissements humains
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ref: UNH-OED-OL-260611-W32713-19110
Nairobi, 9 June 2026
Excellency,
I have the honour to refer to my letter dated 28 May 2026 addressed to the Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Republic of Estonia regarding the High-level Meeting on the Midterm
Review of the New Urban Agenda which will take place on Thursday, 16 July 2026 and Friday,
17 July 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York, convened by the President of the
UN General Assembly line with resolution 79/214. and to invite you to participate in the High-
Level Meeting.
The high-level midterm review will offer a timely opportunity to assess progress and
challenges from the last decade of implementation of the New Urban Agenda and to shape
priorities for the decade ahead, towards 2036.
Adopted at the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Development
(Habitat III) in October 2016, the New Urban Agenda is a unique global framework for
sustainable urbanization. The first review of its implementation, held on 28 April 2022,
underscored the role of sustainable urbanization in addressing the climate crisis, integrating
displaced persons, and building peace and security.
This year, the midterm review of the New Urban Agenda marks a decisive milestone for
cities and urban communities across the world, including in relation to access to adequate
housing, land and basic services for all. Your country’s participation will be critical to the
adoption of an action-oriented political declaration to renew commitment and accelerate
implementation of the New Urban Agenda.
In this context, I am pleased to confirm that UN-Habitat featured the New Urban Agenda
as a central theme of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, including through the informal
ministerial meeting held on 17 May 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. I am grateful for the active
engagement of Member States in the ministerial meeting. A Chair´s summary of its proceedings
may provide a valuable contribution to the midterm review of the New Urban Agenda.
H.E. Erkki Keldo
Minister, Ministry of Economy and Industry
Republic of Estonia
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME
Programme des Nations Unies pour les établissements humains
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The quadrennial report of the Secretary-General on progress in the implementation of the
New Urban Agenda has been made available be found in all UN official languages:
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中文
English
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Русский
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Additional information on the High-level Meeting is provided in a concept note, prepared
by the President of the General Assembly. Other relevant information is made available online
at a dedicated meeting portal.
For any further questions, please contact us by email at
[email protected] and
[email protected].
I look forward to welcoming your delegation in New York on 16 and 17 July 2026.
Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurance of my highest consideration
Anacláudia Marinheiro Centeno Rossbach
Under-Secretary-General and
Executive Director
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Subject: ESTONIA: Invitation letter addressed to the Minister responsible
for Sustainable Urbanization and Human Settlements
Excellency,
I have the honour to transmit the attached invitation letter from Ms.
Anacláudia Rossbach, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive
Director of UN-Habitat addressed to the Minister responsible for
Sustainable Urbanization and Human Settlements regarding the high-level
meeting on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda to be held on 16-17
July 2026, in the margins of the 2026 High-level Political Forum on
Sustainable Development(HLPF) at the United Nations Headquarters in New
York, USA.
I would be grateful for your assistance in forwarding the letter to the
esteemed recipient.
Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest
consideration.
Ulf Björnholm | Secretary to the Governing Bodies | UN-Habitat
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[email protected]> Contact the Secretariat of Governing Bodies
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<https://unhabitat.org/proposed-roadmap-for-2024-meetings-of-the-governing
-bodies-of-un-habitat> UN-Habitat Roadmap of Meetings
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