With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?

1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.

2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.

3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.

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UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) General Studies Official Paper-I (Held In: 2017)

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The Correct Answer is Option 2 i.e 1 and 3 only.

UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly.
UN-Habitat has served as the global leader in promoting socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements and adequate shelter for all. (Hence statement 1 is correct)
UN-Habitat collaborates with governments, intergovernmental, UN agencies, civil society organizations, foundations, academic institutions and including the private sector to achieve enduring results in addressing the challenges of urbanization. (Hence statement 2 is not correct)
Un-Habitat was established in 1978.
UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. (Hence statement 3 is correct).