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Baku, May 20, AZERTAC

Participant turnout for first three days of WUF13 announced

At the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, clean air and sustainable urban planning issues discussed at WUF13

Focus shifts to global housing crisis on third day of WUF13

Baku Urban Award established at WUF13 VIDEO

Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Parliament embarks on working visit to Russia

Important decisions adopted at Baku meeting of the Global South Youth Platform

Media recognized as main public communication tool in urban resilience and housing policy at WUF13

AIR Center hosts panel on urbicide and its consequences at WUF13

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  • 20.05.2026 [19:14]

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WUF13 explores specific experiences on housing projects supported by international financial institutions
  • 20.05.2026 [18:34]

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WBG Vice President for Infrastructure: Housing market remains one of the key economic indicators for all economies
  • 20.05.2026 [17:53]

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Natig Mammadli: Azerbaijani media repeats its COP29 success story at WUF13
  • 20.05.2026 [17:25]

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UN representative: There is enough money in the world, the key problem is the lack of access to these funds
  • 20.05.2026 [16:12]

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Anita Chinnala: WUF13 highlights Azerbaijan's success in sustainable development
  • 20.05.2026 [15:50]

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  • 20.05.2026 [15:21]

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  • 20.05.2026 [13:49]

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  • 20.05.2026 [13:47]

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WUF13 features SPECA Forum of Cities

  • [21:20]

Azerbaijan and World Bank expand cooperation in energy, transport, and sustainable development

  • [21:13]

WUF13: Global solid waste governance and circular economy frameworks reviewed

  • [21:08]

WUF13 parliamentarians roundtable examines legislative execution of global housing commitments

  • [20:53]

WUF13 features session on “Transit-Oriented Development and Urban Green Spaces for Sustainable Urban Development”

  • [20:51]

President of Bulgaria visits Sumgayit Industrial Park

  • [20:49]

WUF13: Data-driven strategies and digital transformation in urban governance reviewed

  • [20:42]

Jeannette Ngekwih: We are keen to apply Azerbaijan's proposals on urban planning and housing policy in Cameroon

  • [20:38]

Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister meets with World Bank Group Vice President

  • [20:36]

Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss cooperation in environmental protection

  • [20:34]

AIR Center hosts panel on urbicide and its consequences at WUF13

  • [20:34]

WUF13 roundtable highlights inclusive and accessible urban environment for persons with disabilities

  • [20:33]

Ioane Nawaikula: Exhibitions and platforms were excellently organized as part of WUF13

  • [20:31]

Kenyan reporter says one of key areas Africa can learn from Azerbaijan is its development experience

  • [20:29]

WUF13 session highlights urgency of scalable, decarbonized, and locally sourced affordable housing

  • [20:28]

WUF13 hosts event on tackling plastic pollution

  • [20:26]

Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss cooperation in environmental protection

  • [20:24]

Chinese WUF13 participant: Baku possesses major projects

  • [20:18]

Azerbaijan’s activities within D-8 highly praised after acceding to the organization

  • [20:11]

WUF13: Structural transformation of informal settlements discussed at global forum

  • [20:10]

WUF13: Urban planning experiences of Azerbaijan and Latin America explored amid climate change

  • [20:09]

Deputy Secretary-General of Belt and Road Alliance: Baku is one of world’s most beautiful cities

  • [20:06]

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  • [20:00]

Polish WUF13 participants visit Azerbaijan’s Lankaran district

  • [19:59]

WUF13 features session on “Housing Resilience as an Urban Systems Challenge”

  • [19:59]

Azerbaijan - EBRD relations: Growing potential in renewable energy under the spotlight

  • [19:44]

WUF13: Roundtable on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held

  • [19:44]

Chinese participant: WUF13 provides an opportunity to share Azerbaijan’s experience

  • [19:39]

Azerbaijan, EEAS discuss regional security

  • [19:36]

Cooperation opportunities with World Bank in energy sector evaluated across several fields

  • [19:31]

Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Parliament embarks on working visit to Russia

  • [19:29]

At the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, clean air and sustainable urban planning issues discussed at WUF13

  • [19:25]

Leadership of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense visits Türkiye

  • [19:14]

Antonio Campagnoli: Azerbaijan can play a bridging role in the global sustainable urban development agenda

  • [19:14]

AERA, World Bank review project concerning gas leak detection and repair financing mechanism

  • [19:10]

Azerbaijan, Oman explore prospects of cooperation

  • [19:08]

Mayor of South African city of Tshwane: Infrastructure needs to be strengthened to develop the economy

  • [19:08]

Indian representative: Urbanization reducing green and public spaces

  • [19:04]

High-level officials visit Icharishahar Historical and Architectural Reserve as part of WUF13

  • [18:56]

Panamanian Minister: Ensuring social infrastructure is our most important priority

  • [18:51]

Canadian official: Construction of state-supported affordable housing projects holds great importance

  • [18:49]

Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan’s commitment to the global urban agenda is long-term and substantive

  • [18:40]

Climate resilient housing highlighted through new urban approaches at WUF13

  • [18:39]

Panel session on “Rethinking Cultural Heritage and Inclusive Urban Regeneration” held as part of WUF13

  • [18:38]

WUF13 explores specific experiences on housing projects supported by international financial institutions

  • [18:34]

“Art Bridge... Azerbaijan – Türkiye” exhibition launched at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

  • [18:30]

Important decisions adopted at Baku meeting of the Global South Youth Platform

  • [18:27]

Ghanaian delegate: We wish our government to adopt Azerbaijan-style “smart villages”

  • [18:21]

WUF13 explores ways to improve quality of life in cities

  • [18:15]

® Azercell named “Best Local Brand” of the Year at the Baku Flames Festival

  • [18:12]

Moroccan Secretary of State: Renovating buildings should rely on solutions that are both appropriate and balanced

  • [18:12]

Deena Khalil: More than 1.1 billion people live in informal settlements

  • [18:08]

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  • [18:06]

UN Assistant Secretary-General: Sometimes, high-quality and durable materials are not preferred in construction

  • [18:01]

Baku Engineering University graduate's "VooShii" startup project receive official patent

  • [18:01]

Business roundtable concludes at WUF13

  • [17:54]

WBG Vice President for Infrastructure: Housing market remains one of the key economic indicators for all economies

  • [17:53]

WUF13 focuses on Smart Cities and Intellectual Property

  • [17:52]

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  • [17:40]

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  • [17:39]

® AccessBank organizes “Access2Success” project for women entrepreneurs in Guba

  • [17:32]

Azerbaijan`s Ministry of Ecology joins high-level dialogue at WUF13

  • [17:30]

Natig Mammadli: Azerbaijani media repeats its COP29 success story at WUF13

  • [17:25]

Azerbaijan is capable of successfully implementing principles of sustainable urban development, says former PM of Republic of Srpska

  • [17:25]

Inti Munoz: Mexico has one of the largest and richest historic neighborhoods in the world

  • [17:16]

Media recognized as main public communication tool in urban resilience and housing policy at WUF13

  • [17:14]

WUF13 is an important platform for shaping sustainable cities of future, says Turkmen official

  • [17:14]

Azerbaijan’s gastro-tourism potential showcased at international exhibition

  • [17:14]

UN-Habitat: “Baku Urban Award” to foster global cooperation and experience sharing

  • [17:13]

British architect: I am honored to be invited to the jury of the Baku Urban Award

  • [17:01]

Panamanian Minister: Baku has gone beyond all expectations in the organization of WUF13

  • [16:59]

Rafael Tuts: I express my gratitude to Azerbaijan, host of WUF13, for global cooperation

  • [16:58]

Baku can serve as a model for other countries in global sustainable urban development agenda, says UN-Habitat representative

  • [16:55]

‘WUF13 is one of key international platforms in sustainable urban development’

  • [16:52]

Statement on sustainable urban development and the role of the media adopted at WUF13

  • [16:50]

WUF13 features Rights of Older Persons Roundtable

  • [16:48]

Nigar Arpadarai: Media plays a crucial role in objective and rapid information exchange in urban development

  • [16:47]

Haris Piplas: I closely examined recovery efforts and “smart village” projects implemented in Zangilan

  • [16:41]

Representative of Saudi Arabia: Physical activity among the population has increased from 13 percent to 59 percent

  • [16:39]

Baku hosts first international event of Global South Youth Platform

  • [16:39]

WUF13 National Coordinator: Baku Urban Award will serve to scale up solutions

  • [16:35]

Brazilian official at WUF13: Urbanization model must be inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous

  • [16:27]

Focus shifts to global housing crisis on third day of WUF13

  • [16:14]

UN representative: There is enough money in the world, the key problem is the lack of access to these funds

  • [16:12]

UNITAR representative: Water infrastructure should be accessible to everyone

  • [16:10]

OECD official highlights importance of nature-based solutions for sustainable cities

  • [16:07]

Integrating sports into urban policy and planning enhances health and well-being

  • [16:04]

UN-Habitat representative: We hope to unite the agenda of connectivity and urban development through the SPECA Cities Forum

  • [16:04]

Stefan Priesner: 400 million people to move to urban centers in India over next 20 years

  • [16:00]

Moroccan Secretary of State: The spirit of historical buildings and the cultural memory of the city must be preserved

  • [15:52]

Spanish representative: WUF13 is of great importance for discussing formation of sustainable and resilient cities

  • [15:51]

Anita Chinnala: WUF13 highlights Azerbaijan's success in sustainable development

  • [15:50]

UN official: UN-Habitat Awards strengthen global urban collaboration and innovative solutions

  • [15:46]
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WUF13 spotlights media’s role in housing and urban resilience VIDEO

WUF13 spotlights media’s role in housing and urban resilience

  • [15:43]

Türkiye says NATO fuel pipeline proposal would strengthen alliance’s eastern flank

  • [15:39]

Peruvian representative: The urban planning model in Garabagh stands as one of the most successful examples that Azerbaijan has demonstrated to the world

  • [15:37]

Turkish entrepreneur: Large-scale reconstruction efforts in Garabagh after 33 years of occupation are particularly impressive

  • [15:35]

UNITAR and Azerbaijan`s Amelioration Scientific Research Institute sign MoU as part of WUF13

  • [15:32]

Andre Dzikus: It is impossible to ensure a sustainable future for cities without sustainable resource management

  • [15:29]