World Urban Forum opens in Baku with warning on global housing divide
The World Urban Forum has commenced in Baku, highlighting the urgent global housing divide. Delegates from various countries emphasized the need for international cooperation to address the housing crisis exacerbated by rapid urbanization and climate change. The forum aims to inspire new approaches and solutions to improve housing conditions worldwide.
- ▪The World Urban Forum opened in Baku with over 40,000 delegates from 182 countries.
- ▪Slovakia's Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the stark contrast in home ownership rates, with 80% in Slovakia versus as low as 20% in some countries.
- ▪Ministers and experts called for international cooperation to tackle the growing housing crisis.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 22:59:44 +0200 |
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