The UN-Habitat Office in Spain, established in 2012, operates a liaison office in Madrid at Paseo de la Castellana 67, alongside programme offices in Barcelona for the Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance and City Resilience Profiling Programme. Its primary function is to liaise with the Spanish government and stakeholders on the New Urban Agenda, monitor initiatives funded by Spanish partners, and provide technical support for sustainable urban development.
The Madrid office facilitates institutional meetings, such as those with ministries of public works and the High Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda, and handles administrative tasks like tax exemptions and credential processing for 19 staff in 2018. It supported the Spanish Urban Agenda's development in 2019 and the first National Urban Forum in 2021, while aiding regional agendas in Andalusia, Basque Country, Catalonia, Extremadura, and Valencia. Locally, it promotes Voluntary Local Reviews and alignment with the Global Urban Monitoring Framework.
In 2018, it secured 250,000 euros from Madrid City Council for a project on safe, inclusive cities and 85,000 euros for housing rights in urban contexts. Activities include advocacy events, partnerships with private sectors, and coordination within the UN system in Spain, emphasizing localization of Sustainable Development Goals in cities. Recent job postings indicate ongoing work in urban resilience and programme management.