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. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Statement 1 is correct. UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is indeed mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. Statement 3 is also correct. UN-Habitat contributes significantly to the broader UN goals, including the reduction of poverty and ensuring access to basic services like safe drinking water and sanitation, which are integral to sustainable urban development. Statement 2 is incorrect. UN-Habitat works with a wide range of partners, not just governments or local urban authorities. Its partners include civil society organizations, the private sector, academic institutions, and other UN agencies and multilateral organizations.