Climate resilient housing highlighted through new urban approaches at WUF13
Baku, May 20, AZERTAC
An event on “Climate adaptation, biodiversity, and resilient construction” was held within the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku.
During the session, discussions focused on the integrated application of biodiversity conservation, sustainable construction, and housing approaches in climate change adaptation.
The speakers noted that new approaches and solutions contribute to the protection of nature in cities, as well as the creation of safe and climate-resilient living environments.
The panel session also highlighted experiences from Latin American and Caribbean countries, as well as Arctic regions and approaches from Indigenous communities.
The speakers emphasized the significant role of local knowledge, community leadership, and site-specific solutions in sustainable urban development.
They further underlined that the widespread application of nature-based approaches and local practices is essential for shaping cities that are resilient to climate change.