Special Session - Stories from the Climate Frontlines (WUF13).
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. How can frontline experiences reshape global climate action for housing and cities? Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is already reshaping how people live, build, and survive in cities across the world. From rising waters to extreme heat, climate impacts are felt most acutely in homes and neighborhoods, where vulnerability and resilience intersect. This special session explores how cities on the frontlines are responding to these pressures and what their experiences reveal for the future of housing and urban development. The session will examine how climate finance, policy frameworks, and local action can better align to support resilient housing, secure land, and sustainable urban systems. Particular attention will be given to Amazonian cities, where rapid urbanization m...