🌍 How nine cities are turning the New Urban Agenda into action. As we reach the critical midpoint of the New Urban Agenda (2016-2036), this groundbreaking report shows what's possible when cities put NUA principles into practice.
#WUF13 concluded with a powerful call to action on the global housing crisis. The Forum brought together 57,000+ participants from 176 countries and 580+ sessions advancing global dialogue on sustainable urban futures.
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What a journey #WUF13 has been! 🏘️
WUF13 showed what is possible when the world comes together for housing and urban futures.
Take a look through these memories and see if you can find your favourite moment.
UN-Habitat reaffirms its commitment to re-engage with the Maldives. We look forward to deepening collaboration on resilient urban planning, housing, & basic services, integrating nature-based solutions, with continued high-level collaboration from Minister @muththo of @MIHUDmv.
#WUF13 came to a close in Baku, our biggest Forum yet. 57,000 participants from 176 countries, incl. 3,000 online. We welcomed 11 Heads of State & Government and 88 ministers. The Baku Call to Action made it clear - housing must be at the centre of sustainable urban development.
Today, we are graced by the presence of the DSG @AminaJMohammed at #WUF13 in Baku.
At a time when cities are shaping the future of the #SDGs, her participation adds important momentum to the global dialogue on #housing, resilience and urban solutions that leave no one behind.
Yesterday at the opening of the Canada Pavilion in the #WUF13 Urban Expo, we also marked the 50th anniversary of Habitat I, the first UN Conference on Human Settlements in Vancouver in 1976.
A powerful reminder that partnerships remain at the heart of the global urban agenda.
🌍 Heading to #WUF13?
Join @UNHABITAT's GWOPA Assembly online or in person on Sunday, 17 May, and explore a selected overview of water and sanitation events relevant to the water community in Baku.
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#GWOPA#SDG6#SDG11
Show us how you’re Housing the World!
Ahead of #WUF13, join our Instagram Stories campaign and share how you are helping shape better cities and communities.
How to participate:
📲 Use our Stories template
📸 Post your photo/video
🏷️ Tag @wuf_unhabitat + #HousingTheWorld
We are launching “This is how I’m Housing the World” ahead of #WUF13 – a digital campaign inviting people everywhere to show how they are helping shape better cities and communities.
✨ Because the future of cities is built by all of us. Watch the video to learn how to join!
Productive exchange with Berlin’s Senator for Urban Development Christian Gaebler on advancing affordable housing, climate-adaptive urban development & resilient cities. We explored avenues for city-to-city cooperation & stronger partnerships to deliver inclusive urban futures.
15 May is the last day for WUF13 online registration!
Registration will close on 15 May 2026 at 18:00 (UTC +04:00, Azerbaijan time).
Register now: https://t.co/zjI1tz7lNf
#WUF13#WUF13Azerbaijan#Baku2026#WorldUrbanForum
Over 1.1B people live in informal settlements — without action, millions more will remain in inadequate housing by 2030.
Addressing this is key to climate resilience, health and inclusion.
#WUF13 brings global voices to shape solutions.
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#RoadToBaku
Shops, schools, parks, clinics, and more places we value are empty without housing at their core.
Affordable, resilient housing keeps communities strong and cities functioning.
👉 Join us at #WUF13 to shape solutions to today’s biggest urban challenges:
https://t.co/6sOEu6GHUo
What are the #GlobalGoals? 🤔🌍
In 2015, all 193 UN Member States agreed on 17 goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. The goals are a roadmap to a fairer world where no one is left behind.
Learn more:
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Conflicts, climate impacts and disasters are destroying homes and displacing millions, weakening the resilience of cities and communities.
At #WUF13, leaders and communities will exchange solutions to strengthen urban resilience.
Register now 👉 https://t.co/6sOEu6GHUo
As our Executive Board concludes, focus sharpens on what matters most: housing, resilience, and delivery at scale.
Next stops: #WUF13 and the New Urban Agenda midterm review.
Appreciation to Member States and our Chair Amb. Sébastien Groth (@Diplo_Jazz) for their leadership.
20,000 participants ready to shape the future of cities 🌍
The momentum towards #WUF13 is growing, bringing together voices, ideas, and solutions from across the world.
✨ Are you ready to be part of it?
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#HousingTheWorld#RoadToBaku
📢 A new milestone at #WUF13
For the first time, the Forum will open with a Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda 🌍
Bringing governments together to assess progress, address challenges, and shape what comes next.
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