At the World Urban Forum in Baku, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the global housing crisis affecting nearly 3 billion people, urging governments to prioritize housing in sustainable development. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev discussed urban transformation in Baku, while Annalena Baerbock emphasized the broader consequences of inadequate housing. The forum, attended by over 40,000 participants, serves as a platform for advancing global urban policy and addressing challenges like climate change and housing affordability.