UN-Habitat chief says WUF13 in Baku сan help advance global housing goals

The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku should strengthen global confidence that decent housing can be made accessible to everyone despite ongoing international challenges, according to Anaclaudia Rossbach, executive director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).

Speaking at the official opening ceremony of WUF13, Rossbach described the forum as an opportunity to accelerate progress through practical measures, partnerships and investment, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

"It's time to focus on solutions," she said.

Rossbach noted that the discussions and outcomes of the Baku forum should send a “clear signal” ahead of a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly scheduled for July.

"We should move from acknowledging the housing crisis to advancing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] through concrete policies, investments, and actions. I hope we leave Baku with renewed confidence that, despite global challenges, decent housing can be accessible to everyone. I would also like to thank the government of Azerbaijan for hosting the 13th session of the World Urban Forum," she said.

By Sabina Mammadli