Imagine a city where 1 in 25 people sleeps under bridges, in cars, or on park benches. Now picture this reality for 300 million people worldwide—a population larger than Indonesia and Japan combined. 🏙️
In a candid chat with CGTN’s Wang Guan, UN-Habitat’s Anacláudia Rossbach dropped a truth bomb: ‘Adequate housing for all’ remains a distant dream. Over 2.8 billion people—yes, billion—live in homes lacking basic needs like clean water or sanitation. That’s like every person in India, China, and the U.S. combined!
By the Numbers 🔢
🌍 1.1B+ in slums or informal settlements
🚱 500M+ in Asia-Pacific lack clean water access
🏗️ 62% of African urban housing is informal
Rossbach called it a ‘silent emergency,’ stressing that housing isn’t just about walls—it’s about dignity, safety, and opportunity. With urban populations booming, experts say solutions need to be as dynamic as TikTok trends. 💡
