Third Day Of WUF13 Opens In Baku

2026-05-19 01:03:21

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. The third day of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) is underway in Baku, Trend reports.

Broad discussions on housing provision, sustainable urban development, urbanization, climate change, and digital solutions for cities are continuing today within the framework of the forum jointly organized by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Government of Azerbaijan.

The program of the forum's third day is mainly dedicated to the global housing crisis, the development of safe and inclusive cities, climate resilience, and innovative urbanization models. One of the key sessions of the day will be a dialogue titled“The Global Housing Crisis: What Is the Plan?”. The session will address issues related to housing affordability, social equality, and improving living conditions in cities.

In addition, topics such as“The Social and Economic Power of Housing,”“Artificial Intelligence for Cities,”“From Data to Decisions: Artificial Intelligence, Spatial Analysis and Housing for All,”“Climate-Resilient Cities and Communities,” and“Urban Planning as Climate Action” are in the spotlight at the forum. Experts and representatives of international organizations particularly emphasize the role of digital technologies, data-driven governance, and green solutions in the future development of cities.

During the third day, sessions will also be held on important topics such as“Housing for All,”“Safe and Sustainable Living Environments for Women's Empowerment,”“Inclusive Cities for Persons with Disabilities,”“The Role of Youth in Urban Governance,”“Channeling Climate Finance into Cities,”“Sustainable and Accessible Transport,” and“Rebuilding War-Affected Cities.”

A special place in the forum's agenda is devoted to the link between urbanization and climate action. Topics such as “Heat-Resilient Cities,”“Nature-Based Solutions,”“Green and Sustainable Living,”“Water Resource Management,” and“Energy Justice in Cities” highlight the relationship between urbanization and environmental sustainability.

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