Sustainable Cities

WUF13 in Baku: What comes next for global urban development?

The World Urban Forum 13 in Baku brought together global urban leaders to discuss how cities are adapting to climate pressures, digital transformation and inequality. While the discussions were ambitious, the real test remains whether these ideas will translate into practical urban change.

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WUF13

WUF13 in Azerbaijan offers new opportunities for dialogue and action to tackle global housing crisis

United Nations World Urban Forum 13 continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 19 May with sessions and roundtable discussions focused on strengthening dialogue and advancing cooperation in urban development. Organisers say there are nearly 3 billion people globally who face some form of housing inadequacy.

Media accreditation opens for World Urban Forum in Baku

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Urban Development Summit

Media accreditation opens for World Urban Forum in Baku

Media accreditation has opened for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, the United Nations’ flagship conference on sustainable urban development, which will be held in Baku from 17 to 22 May 2026.

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