For the pursuance of Shehersaaz’s vision and mission, for fulfillment of its purpose i.e. for the achievement of its goals and objectives; Shehersaaz shall work in following interlinked thematic areas especially in the context of cities and other human settlements:

• Making cities and other human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable;
• Alleviation of Poverty and Inequality: Reducing poverty and inequality in all its forms;
• Improving food security and nutrition through promotion of sustainable urban agriculture;
• Improving public health and well being;
• Improving access to affordable, equitable and quality education;
• Promoting gender equality: Empowerment of women and girls;
• Improving access to basic municipal services especially clean water, sanitation and hygiene;
• Improving access to affordable and clean energy;
• Equitable economic development;
• Resilient and sustainable infrastructure;
• Building resilience to climate change and natural and human-induced disasters;
• Conservation and sustainable use of sea in the coastal cities and other human settlements and fresh water resources everywhere;
• Sustainable use and management of natural resources;
• Promotion of social harmony, tolerance and respect for diversity through promotion of dialogue, arts, and culture and conservation of heritage.