This article is published in association with United Nations. Now is the time to place housing at the heart of sustainable development. That was the message delivered on Monday by UN Secretary General António Guterres to participants at a global forum on urban sustainability under way this week in Baku. His video address set the tone […]Housing crisis takes centre stage at World Urban Forum in Baku
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Now is the time to place housing at the heart of sustainable development. That was the message delivered on Monday by UN Secretary General António Guterres to participants at a global forum on urban sustainability under way this week in Baku. His video address set the tone […]World Urban Forum opens in Baku as housing crisis and climate shocks intensify
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Soaring housing costs, climate shocks and conflicts are leaving millions without adequate shelter – but what can be done? As the 13th UN World Urban Forum opens on Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, participants will grapple with solutions to a deepening global housing crisis. The conference, organized by […]Baku talks heat up: New climate finance deal, urban challenges in COP29 spotlight
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates on Wednesday are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a new climate finance target. Meanwhile, high-level discussions also continued, with a focus on key issues such as urbanization, transport, and tourism. […]
