Baku: Growing inequality, coupled with the housing crisis and the impacts of climate change, poses significant challenges for modern cities, according to Andr© Dzikus, Chief of Urban Basic Services Section of UN-Habitat. During the Service Providers Stakeholder Group meeting at the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13), Dzikus emphasized the importance of transport, water supply, energy supply, and public spaces in determining the quality of daily life for city dwellers.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Dzikus highlighted that the expansion of informal settlements is exacerbating the housing crisis and contributing to rising inequality in urban areas. He pointed out that addressing basic urban services is crucial in mitigating these issues and improving living conditions in cities globally. The discussions at WUF13 aimed to explore strategies and partnerships to tackle these pressing urban challenges effectively.