The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.
Exploring integrated climate adaptation through nature-based solutions, resilient housing, and community-driven approaches across diverse territorial contexts. This session will explore integrated approaches to climate adaptation by bringing together biodiversity planning, resilient housing, and sustainable construction practices across diverse territorial contexts. It will highlight how public policies, technical tools, and innovative practices can support the incorporation of nature-based solutions into urban decision-making, while advancing safe, inclusive, and climate-resilient housing. The discussion will feature experiences from Latin America and the Caribbean, alongside perspectives from Arctic and Indigenous communities, emphasizing the importance of local knowledge, community leadership, and context-specific solutions. Partners: Architecture and Urbanism Council of São Paulo State Government of Rio de Janeiro Bogotá Social Housing Fund (Caja de Vivienda Popular de Bogotá) Municipality of Cali Ministry of Housing INOTU Housing, Infrastructure, Communities Canada Speakers: Speaker 1: Camila Camargo (President) - Architecture and Urbanism Council of São Paulo Speaker 2: State representative TBC - State Government of Rio de Janeiro Speaker 3: Juan Carlos Fenandez (Director) - Bogotá Social Housing Fund (Caja de Vivienda Popular de Bogotá) Speaker 4: Maria del Mar Mozo (Municipal Secretary) - Municipality of Cali Speaker 5: Michelle Sol (Minister) - Ministry of Housing (El Salvador) Speaker 6: Raul Omar Acosta Gregorich (President) - INOTU Speaker 7: TBC - Housing, Infrastructure, Communities Canada (HICC) Speaker 8: TBC - Alaska's Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC)
