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Ilham Aliyev congratulates WUF13 participants
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulates WUF13 participants. The event is the largest international gathering in the country after COP29.
569 NGOs from 103 Countries Sign Baku Declaration
569 NGOs from 103 countries sign the Baku Declaration at WUF13. Azerbaijan experience proposed as benchmark.
WUF13 Became Largest Session in Forum History
Jeyhun Mammadov stated that WUF13 became the largest session in forum history by number of participants and scale. The forum in Baku boosted Azerbaijan's international prestige.
Azerbaijan's 4SRP initiative supported in WUF13 documents
Azerbaijan's 4SRP initiative supported in final documents of WUF13. The urban planning model under Great Return gains international recognition.
Baku hosts SPLASH for Swimmable Cities event
Baku hosted SPLASH for Swimmable Cities on Biodiversity Day. 100 people swam together.
UN: Human-centered approach needed
UN official Anacláudia Rossbach at WUF13 in Baku emphasizes the need for collective action with a human-centered approach.
WUF13 official closing ceremony underway
The official closing ceremony of WUF13 is being held in Baku with UN and Azerbaijani officials.
UN-Habitat Thanks Azerbaijan
UN-Habitat thanked Azerbaijan for organizing WUF13. Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach praised the Baku Call to Action document.
Press Conference Before WUF13 Closing Ceremony
Press conference ahead of WUF13 closing ceremony. UN-Habitat executive director and other officials to speak.
Housing must integrate into urban landscape
Kazuko Ishigaki: Housing must be integrated into urban landscape. WUF13 discusses sustainable living spaces.
WUF13 concludes today in Baku
WUF13 concludes today in Baku with closing sessions and a flag handover. Learn about outcomes and the next forum in Mexico.
WUF13 Fifth Day Concludes
The fifth day of WUF13 in Baku concluded. Panels discussed sustainability, housing policy, and the reconstruction of Kalbajar.
President Ilham Aliyev received UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed
President Ilham Aliyev received UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. Discussions included WUF13, COP29, and cooperation with the UN.
Rossbach: Africa's Urbanization Fastest Globally
UN official Rossbach: Urbanization in Africa is faster than in other regions. Urban population could reach 900 million by 2050.
UN urban climate report: Cities at center
UN report: Cities are central to climate plans. 80% of NDC 3.0 documents include urban measures.
UN-Habitat Official: Training is our main goal
UN-Habitat official Anaclaudia Rossbach said training and skills development are the main goals.
Middle East Crisis Impact on Housing Discussed
The impact of the Middle East crisis on global housing and urban development was discussed at a UN forum.
Ramil Jahangirov: To work with UN-Habitat on settlement planning
Ramil Jahangirov announced plans to work with UN-Habitat on settlement planning in Karabakh and East Zangezur.
Water and Urbanization Inseparable
UN official: water and urbanization are inseparable, management mechanisms are crucial.
Fifth day of WUF13 starts in Baku
The fifth day of WUF13 in Baku features discussions on sustainable cities and housing. The forum runs until May 22.
WUF13 Fourth Day Concludes
The fourth day of WUF13 in Baku concluded with over 100 events, key discussions, and the launch of the Baku Urban Award.
UN: Sustainable citizens matter more than cities
UN official: Sustainable citizens are more important than sustainable cities. About water-centered development and urban planning.
COP29 boosts new bike lanes in Baku
COP29 in Baku drives new bike lanes and bus lanes. Anna Soave highlights people-centered urban planning.
"Baku Urban Award" Presented at WUF13 - PHOTO
The "Baku Urban Award" will be presented at WUF13. UN-Habitat Executive Director Anaclaudia Rossbach spoke about cooperation with Azerbaijan.
UN-Habitat Director: Can't overcome challenges without development banks
UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach says development banks are essential to overcome global challenges.
Andre Dzikus: Shift to Circular Resource Management Imperative
Andre Dzikus: Transition from waste to circular resource management is imperative. Strategies to combat plastic pollution.
UN official: Urbanization is devouring nature
UN-Habitat chief warns that unplanned urbanization is swallowing nature and threatening food security globally.
WUF13 Day 4: 150 Events Kick Off
WUF13 Day 4 features about 150 events. The urban forum continues until May 22 in Baku.
UN-Habitat Groups Urban Planning Tips into 6 Areas
UN-Habitat groups urban planning recommendations into 6 thematic areas: rights, governance, finance, knowledge, awareness, and regional development.
First in WUF history: Azerbaijan initiates WUF13 NGO Forum
Azerbaijan hosted the first WUF13 NGO Forum in WUF history. NGOs, UN-Habitat, and GSNP discussed urban development and civil society roles.
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