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;

1. Statement 1 is correct. UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) is indeed mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. This reflects its core mission. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. While UN-Habitat works closely with governments and local urban authorities, its partners are not limited to these entities only. It collaborates with a wide range of actors, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations, the private sector, and other UN agencies. 3. Statement 3 is correct. By working towards improving living conditions in slums, promoting sustainable urbanization, and ensuring access to basic services like housing, water, and sanitation, UN-Habitat directly contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. 4. Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.