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.
“I think that we have so far elaborated a unique experience in how to build cities and villages from scratch,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with Euronews TV on 18 May.
He also noted: “It was unfortunately due to the large-scale devastation of the occupied territories, so we had to do it. So the step-by-step approach, and in some cases a parallel track on development, led to the fact that in five years' time we already have 85,000 people returned back.”
The Azerbaijan Pavilion is open to visitors at the Urban Expo as part of WUF13, presenting the country’s contemporary vision for urban planning and sustainable development.
Spanning 1,500 square metres, the pavilion is the largest national showcase at the exhibition. Its architectural concept is inspired by the futuristic design of the Heydar Aliyev Centre by Zaha Hadid.
The exhibition highlights Azerbaijan’s urban development projects, cultural heritage of Icherisheher, environmental initiatives, tourism potential, and architectural landmarks.
It also showcases reconstruction efforts in Garabagh and East Zangezur, including smart city and smart village projects, as well as plans to develop the region into a green energy zone
An official reception was held at the Gulustan Palace on behalf of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva in honour of the heads of state and delegations participating in the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Baku on Monday.
Baku hosted the Leaders’ Statements on 18 May as part of the 13th United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13), featuring addresses by heads of state.
Speakers commended Baku’s emergence as a key international dialogue hub and noted the large-scale restoration and reconstruction work in the liberated territories.
They also underlined that WUF13 provides a major platform for addressing urban planning challenges and advancing innovative approaches to sustainable urban development.
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Global leaders gathered in Baku this week for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, where heads of state and senior officials warned that rapid urban growth is placing increasing pressure on housing, infrastructure and climate resilience.
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) has opened in Baku, bringing together governments, international organisations, city leaders and civil society to address mounting global urban challenges.
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18 May, addressing the global housing crisis. The day’s agenda includes the official opening press conference, the WUF13 Urban Expo opening and a ministerial dialogue on the Nairobi Declaration to advance Africa's urban agenda.
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