The Global Housing Crisis and the Poewr of Housing | WUF13 | United Nations

At the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, global leaders and housing experts reflect on the growing pressures shaping the global housing crisis and the urgent need to rethink housing as a foundation for dignity, opportunity, and sustainable development. Dr. Koldo Casla (Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing), Xenya Scanlon (UNCCD), Thembisile Simelane (Minister of Human Settlements, South Africa), and Jonathan Reckford (Habitat for Humanity International) discuss the structural inequalities, environmental pressures, rapid urbanization, and governance challenges affecting cities and communities around the world. They emphasize the importance of inclusive housing systems, stronger public leadership, and cross-sector partnerships that place communities at the center of efforts to build more equitable, resilient, and sustainable urban futures. Video Producer Rosalie Boyle Videographer Andres Felipe Carvajal Gomez For more information about WUF13, please visit: https://enb.iisd.org/world-urban-forum-wuf13 #WUF13 #HousingTheWorld #Baku2026 #RoadtoBaku


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