Urban Thinkers Campus

We need homes before we can plan the future. Maria Fernanda Espinosa @mfespinosaEC, President of the 73rd @UN General Assembly, reminds us why housing is a fundamental human right, and why action cannot wait. 👉 Register for #WUF13: loom.ly/Kb6rUFk 📹 @NizamiGanjaviIC

At #WUF13, SDGs in Action events showcase how urban solutions are driving progress across the #GlobalGoals, turning collaboration into impact that can be shared and scaled worldwide. 🗓️ Deadline: 29 January 2026 👉 wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf13 #HousingTheWorld #RoadtoBaku

Lights, camera, urban action! 🎬 Urban Cinema at #WUF13 brings housing and urban stories to life through short films that explore the realities, challenges and possibilities of our cities. 🗓️ Apply by 29 January 2026 👉 wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf13 #HousingTheWorld #RoadtoBaku

What makes a house into a home? 🏡 Valdis Zatlers, former President of Latvia, invites those with questions about housing to join the global conversation at #WUF13. 👉 Register now: loom.ly/Kb6rUFk With thanks to @NizamiGanjaviIC for supporting this video.

SDGs in Action events at #WUF13 showcase how urban solutions are driving progress across the #GlobalGoals, turning collaboration into impact that can be shared and scaled worldwide. 🗓️ Deadline: 27 January 2026 👉 wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf13 #HousingTheWorld #RoadtoBaku

🚦 When streets put people first – by slowing traffic, adding green spaces, and ensuring access for all ages and abilities – they become places that are safer, healthier, and more welcoming for everyone.

Lights, camera, urban action! 🎬 At #WUF13, Urban Cinema brings housing and urban stories to life through short films that explore the realities, challenges and possibilities of our cities. 🗓️ Apply by 29 January 2026 👉 wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf13 #HousingTheWorld #RoadtoBaku

Partners stand at the centre of the World Urban Forum, and applications for partner-led events at #WUF13 are now open. Open to organizations from all regions & backgrounds 🗓️ Deadline: 27 January 2026 👉 Learn more and apply: loom.ly/Kb6rUFk #RoadtoBaku #HousingTheWorld

Great cities are built through partnerships. 🤝 If your work thrives on partnerships and shared momentum, Networking Events is where conversations begin. 🗓️ Apply to host a partner-led event at #WUF13 by 27 January 2026 👉 loom.ly/PXV8Zy4 #RoadtoBaku #HousingTheWorld

Ahead of #WUF13, the Azerbaijan Urban Campaign 2026 – a nation-wide initiative engaging partners and communities for WUF to advance safer, more resilient and inclusive cities – has now launched. 👉 Get involved: wuf.unhabitat.org/azerbaijan-urb…

Kicking off #WorldHabitatDay 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya! This year’s theme — “Housing at the Heart of Crisis Response” — highlights the role of housing in urban crisis response. The opening ceremony also featured the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Awards.

UN-Habitat Executive Director @AnacludiaRossb1 has joined the @INTGenderChamps network. 👏 Her commitment strengthens UN-Habitat’s mission to put equality at the heart of sustainable urban development. 👉 Learn more: loom.ly/0HeWhNw

👕 92M tonnes of textiles are discarded every year — equal to a garbage truck of clothes dumped every second. On #WorldCleanupDay, let’s rethink fashion waste: 🌍 City recycling & repair 🤝 Partnerships with waste pickers 🧵 Community reuse initiatives #LeaveNoWasteBehind

🚰 Without reliable access to clean water and sanitation, 🛑 without protection from eviction, and 🧱 without durable homes, people remain trapped in cycles of vulnerability. Prioritising inclusive policies and infrastructure is more urgent than ever.

🌍 Is your city leading on zero waste? Apply to be recognized as one of the 20 Zero Waste Cities—showcasing innovation, inclusiveness & sustainability on a global stage. 🗓 Deadline: 19 Sept 2025 📩 advisoryboard.zerowaste@un.org #ZeroWaste #SustainableCities

🌍 On #WorldHumanitarianDay, UN-Habitat stands with communities facing war, famine & displacement. With 3 billion people lacking adequate housing, cities must be places of recovery & dignity. Our vision of solidarity cities: when no place is left behind, no one is left behind.

Cities are where global challenges—and solutions—converge. In Pensamiento Iberoamericano, @AnacludiaRossb1 highlights why adequate housing is key to climate resilience, inclusion & public health. 📖 Read more via @ONUHABITATBR's bio #HousingForAll #UNHabitat #UrbanDevelopment

Episode 3 of #PassingTheBaton is here! Join us as we explore women's journey to financial independence. Discover inspiring stories, practical tips, and the power of community support. Let’s break barriers and build wealth! Tune in now! youtu.be/UbkD3-bZI2A?si… #WomenAndFinance

UN-Habitat will joins global leaders to push for finance that delivers real impact in cities at #FFD4 in Seville. Join our side event on Financing Our Urban Future: Scaling Up Investment In and Through Cities. Learn more about our engagement at FfD4: loom.ly/N1yOuoA

Three months after Myanmar’s deadly quake, communities are leading recovery efforts — clearing debris, managing camps & rebuilding lives. UN-Habitat is supporting with WASH, damage assessments & training for safer reconstruction — together with local partners. #Myanmar