AP Signs MoU with UN-Habitat to Promote Sustainable Urban Development

Exam-focused facts from the 22 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Andhra Pradesh government signed an MoU with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) on July 15, 2026, for inclusive and sustainable urban development.
The partnership will establish a Centre of Excellence for Urban Affairs in Amaravati as part of the state's SURGE AP, RISE AP, and UPLIFT AP initiatives.
The collaboration focuses on alleviating urban poverty, improving livelihoods of the urban poor, and promoting inclusive city development.
Key areas of cooperation include strategic urban planning, climate-resilient ecosystems, digital governance, municipal finance, and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UN-Habitat executive director Anaclaudia Rossbach stated that the partnership would also support progress in the renewable energy sector by 2036.