UIA 2030 Award 2026 Winners Announced in Baku
The International Union of Architects and UN-Habitat announced the winners of the third UIA 2030 Award on May 20, 2026, during the World Urban Forum held in Baku, Azerbaijan. This biennial award recognizes innovative projects contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in areas such as climate resilience, inclusive planning, affordable housing, safe workplaces, sustainable water management, and access to green spaces. The nomination period began in July 2025, with regional finalists revealed in January 2026. Notable projects from countries including China, India, and Mexico received various awards for their contributions.
Key facts
- Ceremony held at World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 20, 2026
- International Union of Architects (UIA) and UN-Habitat announced winners
- Third cycle of the UIA 2030 Award
- Biennial award recognizing built projects contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Six categories: sustainable water management, safe working environments, affordable housing, inclusive planning, green and public space, climate resilience
- Third cycle launched in July 2025
- Regional finalists announced in January 2026
- Winners from China, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Spain, Kenya, Morocco, and the United States
Entities
Artists
- Manuel Cervantes Estudio
Institutions
- International Union of Architects
- UN-Habitat
- United Nations
- World Urban Forum
Locations
- Baku
- Azerbaijan
- China
- Bangladesh
- India
- Thailand
- Mexico
- Peru
- Colombia
- Spain
- Kenya
- Morocco
- United States
- Palenque