BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. Hosting the 13th
session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku marks a
significant step forward for the international exchange of
expertise in sustainable urban development, housing policy, and
climate resilience, Raf Tuts, Director of the Global Solutions
Division at UN-Habitat, told Trend on the sidelines of WUF13 in Baku.
"I am very glad to be here in Baku for the 13th session of the
World Urban Forum. In fact, this is my 13th forum—I have
participated in every single World Urban Forum since its inception.
I am exceptionally pleased with how Baku and Azerbaijan have
organized this event. The investment and overall coordination have
been executed at a very high level," he noted.
According to the UN-Habitat official, the forum will serve as a
critical global platform to address sustainable urban growth,
affordable housing, urban mobility, and resilience to climate
change.
"We hope that this exchange of experience among member states
and cities, including Azerbaijan and other nations, will be highly
fruitful for refining and advancing global urban and housing
policies," Tuts emphasized.
