The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on sustainable urban development, climate resilience, and housing policy with over 40,000 participants from 182 countries.
Key points
- The forum, co-organized by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Azerbaijani government, runs through May 22.
- Daily sessions address topics such as the transformation of informal settlements, waste management, and the intersection of climate change and housing.
- A notable event included the signing of a sister-city memorandum between Shusha, Azerbaijan, and Trabzon, Türkiye.
- The event features 121 pavilions, including 41 national displays, showcasing urban innovations and cultural heritage.
Why it matters
The forum serves as a major global platform for governments and experts to coordinate strategies for sustainable urbanization and address the ongoing global housing crisis.
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