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Housing Crisis

ADB deploys $1.7 billion to fight severe housing crisis

The platform has evolved into a key cooperation mechanism between the UN system and multilateral development banks, including the Asian Development Bank. The WUF13 theme highlights that housing is not only a social issue but also closely linked to urban development, climate resilience, financing, and governance, said Norio Saito, Senior Director for ADB's Water and Urban Development Sector Office, in his remarks at the WUF13 event titled “From Global Housing Finance to Local Affordable Housing Action: Leveraging Global Development and Subnational Finance”.

20 May 2026-14:44
Business roundtable at WUF13: UN issues urgent housing crisis warning

The global housing crisis, the role of the private sector, and financial mechanisms for sustainable urban development were the primary topics of discussion at the "Business Roundtable" held as part of the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13).

20 May 2026-14:42
Barcelona doubles tourism tax to tackle housing crisis

Barcelona will charge tourists up to €15 per night after authorities approved a sharp increase in the city’s tourism tax, making it one of the highest in Europe.

26 Feb 2026-09:25