CA seeks UN-Habitat's help for low-cost, climate-resilient housing | News Flash

NEW YORK, Sept 27, 2025 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called upon the UN-Habitat to expand its presence in Bangladesh to help develop sustainable and affordable housing solutions for communities frequently impacted by climate-related disasters. Prof Yunus made the call during a meeting with Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Anacláudia Rossbach, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly here in the USA. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including affordable housing for rapidly urbanising areas, waste management, microfinance-based housing solutions, and the global impact of climate change on vulnerable communities. Prof Yunus urged UN-Habitat to develop context-specific, multipurpose housing models tailored for communities facing recurring floods, river erosion, and cyclones — disasters...