The UNECE Committee on Urban Development, Housing and Land Management, established in 1947, is the only intergovernmental body addressing the housing and urban development challenges of the the UNECE region and the highest policymaking body of UNECE in housing, urban development and land management.
The Committee works to promote: energy efficient and adequate housing, including for those with special needs and vulnerable population groups; compact, inclusive, resilient, smart and sustainable cities; transparent and efficient land use, and property registration.