10/04/2026
Housing Dialogue Towards WUF13 On Advancing Inclusive, Climate-Resilient, and Risk-Informed Communities and Cities
A home is more than a structure—it is the foundation of dignity and security. Following the impacts of the 2025 earthquake and the growing challenges of climate change, the urgency of resilient housing systems in Myanmar has never been more evident.
On April 2, UN-Habitat Myanmar organized the Housing Dialogue Towards WUF13 in Yangon. This hybrid event brought together over 100 participants from professional institutions, development partners, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to connect local solutions with the upcoming World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13) and its theme, “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities.”
Key takeaways:
✅Community-Driven Approach: Recovery is most effective when led by communities themselves. Housing systems must reflect how people build, adapt, and improve their homes, recognizing that communities are active participants, not passive beneficiaries.
✅Integrated Resilience: Climate and disaster risk reductions cannot be treated as an add-on; they must be embedded in housing design and construction from the outset.
✅Locally Grounded Solutions: Practical, affordable, and locally adapted approaches are essential to ensure solutions can be scaled and sustained.
✅Scalable Innovation: Affordable and low-carbon solutions, including modular systems and bamboo construction, offer practical pathways for sustainable reconstruction.
✅Strengthened Partnerships: Strong collaboration across stakeholders is critical to translate ideas into action and achieve sustainable impact.
Myanmar's local experiences offer valuable lessons for the global dialogue on “Housing the World.” By placing communities at the center, we are working toward cities that are inclusive, risk-informed, and truly resilient.
UN-Habitat remains committed to supporting Myanmar’s recovery and resilience through partnerships, innovation, and community-driven approaches that advance inclusive, climate-resilient, and risk-informed cities and communities.
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