Minister of Housing, Hon. Collin Croal, is representing Guyana at the High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda (NUA), being held from July 16–17, 2026, at United Nations Headquarters in New York, U.S.A.

The meeting, held under the theme “Delivering Sustainable Urbanization for All: Accelerating and Scaling Implementation of the New Urban Agenda to 2036 Together,” provides an opportunity for Member States to assess progress in implementing the NUA, renew political commitments, and identify priority actions to accelerate sustainable urban development over the next decade. Also representing Guyana were H.E. Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Deputy Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations and Mr. Royston Alkins, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations.

In his address, Minister Croal welcomed the convening of the High-Level Meeting and the adoption of the Political Declaration renewing the international community’s commitment to inclusive urban development.