Global forum on human settlements highlights resilient, sustainable urban future


By Wang LuZhou Diluo
  • World
  • Friday, 07 Nov 2025

GENEVA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The 20th annual session of the Global Forum on Human Settlements and the New Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards Ceremony took place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) headquarters in Geneva.

Themed "Advancing local innovation and cooperation for a resilient and sustainable urban future," the forum gathered over 300 participants, including government officials, diplomats, representatives from the United Nations and other international organizations, business leaders, and experts, among others.

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