'No society is immune' to housing crisis, UN chief warns at World Urban Forum in Baku
At the World Urban Forum in Baku, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that no society is immune to the global housing crisis. He highlighted that nearly 3 billion people are affected, urging governments to prioritize housing in sustainable development. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev showcased the country's urban transformation, particularly the redevelopment of Baku's industrial district into a mixed-use area.
- ▪António Guterres warned that the housing crisis impacts both wealthy and poor nations.
- ▪He called for a systematic approach to connect housing with infrastructure and climate resilience.
- ▪More than 1.1 billion people live in informal settlements, and over 300 million are homeless.
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