Bangladesh's interim leader Professor Muhammad Yunus urged the United Nations human settlements agency to boost operations in his country during talks at the General Assembly. Yunus asked UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach to help create climate-resistant homes for disaster-prone communities.
The chief adviser suggested building rooftops that transform into boats during flooding events. He emphasized developing housing solutions for areas hit by cyclones and river erosion that affect thousands annually.
Discussions covered waste management systems and shelter needs for over one million Rohingya refugees. Rossbach agreed to visit refugee camps and invited Bangladesh to participate in upcoming urban development conferences.
The meeting addressed microfinance housing programs and designs that accommodate women's daily requirements in rapidly growing urban areas.
The chief adviser suggested building rooftops that transform into boats during flooding events. He emphasized developing housing solutions for areas hit by cyclones and river erosion that affect thousands annually.
Discussions covered waste management systems and shelter needs for over one million Rohingya refugees. Rossbach agreed to visit refugee camps and invited Bangladesh to participate in upcoming urban development conferences.
The meeting addressed microfinance housing programs and designs that accommodate women's daily requirements in rapidly growing urban areas.
