Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) concluded in Baku with a focus on the urgent global housing crisis. UN-Habitat's Executive Director highlighted the complexities of addressing housing issues amid climate change and urbanization. The forum gathered over 57,000 participants, emphasizing the need for inclusive and resilient urban solutions.
- ▪The World Urban Forum in Baku addressed the global housing crisis as a systemic challenge affecting inequality and stability.
- ▪UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned of increased displacement due to climate change and conflicts.
- ▪The Baku Call to Action emphasized the need for integrated solutions in housing, finance, and governance.
Euronews publishes from Europe and files mainly under world. We currently carry 336 of its stories.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
News World Azerbaijan {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"http:\/\/www.euronews.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"News","item":"http:\/\/www.euronews.com\/news"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"World","item":"http:\/\/www.euronews.com\/news\/international"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Azerbaijan","item":"http:\/\/www.euronews.com\/news\/asia\/azerbaijan"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action"}]} Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action World Urban Forum in Baku, 22 May 2026 - Copyright Courtesy of WUF13 Copyright Courtesy of WUF13 By Toby Gregory with Euronews Baku bureau Published…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Euronews.