Transforming Informal Settlements and Slums in a Changing Climate | WUF13 | United Nations

At the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, urban development and climate experts examine how informal settlements and slums have become some of the places most exposed to the impacts of climate change. David Dodman (IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam), Sarah Sabry (Save the Children), Elizabeth Maruma Mrema (UNEP), and Jose Antonio Puppim De Oliveira (FGV) discuss how flooding, extreme heat, inadequate infrastructure, and uneven access to urban services are affecting vulnerable communities, particularly children and families living in informal settlements. They reflect on the interconnected nature of urban systems and the need for faster, more inclusive, and climate-resilient approaches that strengthen informal settlements and support safer, more sustainable cities. 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 The music we used is called "Euphoria Art" by Cody Martin.


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