World Urban Forum

Thursday, 21 May 2026 Daily Reports 13th Session of the World Urban Forum On Wednesday, participants explored the complex interactions between housing, human wellbeing, and the environment, including: the housing-climate nexus; slums and informal settlements; conservation of culture and heritage; recreation, sports and health; and waste management and circularity. Read highlights and images Read the daily report   Videos The Global Housing Crisis and the Power of Housing "A sometimes left out critical role is bringing in and amplifying voices of the community." At WUF13, world leaders and housing experts are reflecting on the pressures shaping the global housing crisis and the urgent need to rethink housing as a foundation for dignity. Watch the video (2:02)   Earth Negotiations Bulletin is a balanced, timely and independent reporting service on United Nations environment and development negotiations. Donate to Support Our Work       Share    Forward  International Institute for Sustainable Development IISD's headquarters in Winnipeg are situated on Treaty 1 Territory—the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininiw (Cree), Anisininew (Ojibwe Cree), Dene, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation.