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Malaysia rolls out regional urban agenda platform at UN forum to boost coordinated city development

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia has launched the Asia Pacific Urban Agenda Platform (AP-UAP) at the ope...

Global urban forum opens in Baku to address challenges of rapid urbanization

BAKU, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF 13) opened on Sunday, with global leaders, policymakers and urban experts gathering to discuss the challenge...

World Urban Forum backs Baku Call to Action on global housing crisis

A landmark gathering of more than 57,000 participants the largest in the history of the World Urban Forum closed on Friday in Baku with an urgent call to rethink how the world hous...

World Urban Forum backs ‘Baku Call to Action’ on global housing crisis

A landmark gathering of more than 57,000 participants – the largest in the history of the World Urban Forum – closed on Friday in Baku with an urgent call to rethink how the world...

Housing crisis takes centre stage at World Urban Forum in Baku

Now is the time to place housing at the heart of sustainable development. That was the message delivered on Monday by UN Secretary General Antnio Guterres to participants at a glob...

From Flooded to Future Ready: Why Asia Pacific Cities must Become ‘Sponges’

BANGKOK, Thailand, April 13 (IPS) - As the Pacific recovers from a severe cyclone season and Asia braces for the monsoon, flood readiness has become a defining test of sustainable...

Housing crisis takes centre stage at World Urban Forum in Baku

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 glo...

World Urban Forum backs ‘Baku Call to Action’ on global housing crisis

A landmark gathering of more than 57,000 participants – the largest in the history of the World Urban Forum – closed on Friday in Baku with an urgent call to rethink how the world...

1.1 billion people live in slums. Can they be housed in dignity?

Ministers, mayors, international organisations, urban planners and experts are in Baku, Azerbaijan, to tackle one of the world’s fastest-growing challenges: the global housing cris...

Global housing crisis takes center stage as World Urban Forum opens in Azerbaijan

The 13th World Urban Forum opened on Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.” The event brings together governmen...

World Urban Forum 13 Concludes in Baku with Focus on Housing, Resilience, and Urban Inclusion

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) concludes today, May 22, in Baku, Azerbaijan, after six days of discussions, exhibitions, and international exchanges center...

World Urban Forum opens in Baku as housing crisis and climate shocks intensify

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,...

1.1 billion people live in slums. Can they be housed in dignity

Ministers, mayors, international organisations, urban planners and experts are in Baku, Azerbaijan, to tackle one of the worlds fastest-growing challenges: the global housing crisi...

One Week Until WUF13 Begins in Baku: Exploring Safe and Resilient Cities Under the Theme “Housing the World”

Co-organized by UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan, the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum 13 will take place in Baku from May 17 to 22, 2026, under the theme "Ho...

World Urban Forum opens in Baku as housing crisis and climate shocks intensify

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,...

Taking care of business: Asia Pacific showing strong growth  

The Asia Pacific region is taking care of business. The region is seeing “a strong upward trajectory” in business travel and remains the largest global market in 2026 — even...

Asia- Pacific must build shared resilience: ADB President

APAC businesses promoting a culture of sustainability

Asia-Pacific has fallen short on sustainability in the past, but many businesses are working to change that. By implementing green business practices, APAC-based companies are crea...

NEPA chief to attend UN urban forum in Azerbaijan - Afghanistan News

NEPA chief to attend UN urban forum in Azerbaijan - Afghanistan News

17-22 May / WUF at Baku

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be held from 17 to 22 May 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, organised by UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan. The agend...

Housing minister: Malaysia committed to advancing resilient, inclusive cities via UN‑Habitat collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Malaysia is looking to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Human Settlements Pro...

The 2026 Edition of the UIA 2030 Award Honors Built Projects Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

During a ceremony held at the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 20, 2026, the International Union of Architects (UIA) and UN-Habitat announced the winners of the...

Informal Settlements Grapple With Climate Extremes in Pacific Islands

SYDNEY, April 13 (IPS) - A rising cycle of poverty and extreme weather threatens many towns and cities, especially those situated on coastlines, in the Pacific Islands. Urban cent...

Building the smart city: Promise, pitfalls and the people at its heart

From AI-powered transit systems to digital twins and flood-proof parks, cities are embracing technology at an unprecedented scale. But as innovation accelerates, experts warn that...