urbaMonde signed the call led by Habitat for Humanity International
As G7 leaders prepare to meet for their annual Summit, hosted by France in June 2026, there is a critical opportunity to influence the global development agenda. In the lead‑up to the Summit, G7 ministers meet in various thematic groups, and one of the most influential is the International Development Ministerial. This meeting, on April 28, 2026, brings together G7 ministers and partner countries to align strategies, coordinate priorities, and advance concrete actions on international development goals. The outcomes of this ministerial often shape what leaders ultimately commit to at the G7 Summit.
To learn more, you can read the Habitat for Humanity International Statement following the release of the G7 priorities.
Habitat for Humanity International led an Open Letter urging these leaders and their development partners to elevate housing within development and climate priorities, strengthen coordination across domestic and international efforts, and improve accountability in global development assistance for housing.
urbaMonde-France and urbaMonde-Switzerland joined the signing, reaffirming their commitment to advancing community-led housing solutions and advocating for stronger international support for inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered housing systems.
The letter was delivered to the French Presidency ahead of the International Development Ministerial meeting on April 28, 2026.
