The World Urban Forum in Baku is set to attract more than 28,000 participants, highlighting the pressing need for solutions to global housing challenges.
UN-Habitat has raised concerns that approximately 3 billion people currently lack adequate housing, a situation that could worsen significantly in the coming decades.
Experts warn that if current trends continue, slum populations could potentially triple by 2050, underscoring the critical nature of the discussions taking place at the forum.