BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. Azerbaijan has
established an important international platform for discussing the
future of sustainable cities and practical solutions in the field
of urbanization, the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Maimunah Mohd Sharif,
told journalists on the sidelines of the 13th session of the World
Urban Forum (WUF13) being held in Baku, Trend reports.
"The World Urban Forum is a platform for discussing the
challenges of urban development. Here, policymakers, local leaders,
representatives of the private sector, and civil society together
discuss how to make cities more resilient and livable," she
said.
According to Maimunah Mohd Sharif, urban development must be
not only large-scale, but also accessible, manageable, and
sustainable. She emphasized that housing must be closely linked to
jobs, education, and the economy, as the remoteness of residential
areas contributes to the growth of carbon emissions.
"We need not only agreements and declarations, but also real
action after leaders return to their countries. Action is more
important than statements alone," the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur
added.
