Habitat 2 Conference

The Habitat II Conference, officially known as the 1996 United Nations Conference on Human Settlements, took place in Istanbul, Turkey. It aimed to address global housing and urban development issues, following the first Habitat Conference in 1976. This conference brought together governments, NGOs, and citizens to discuss sustainable urban development, the right to adequate housing, and environmental protection. The outcome was the Istanbul Declaration and the Habitat Agenda, a framework for improving living conditions and promoting sustainable cities worldwide. It emphasized the importance of community involvement and collaboration in urban planning and development.