BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. WUF13 is an important
platform for solving urban problems, the Director for Sustainable
Development of the National Environmental Protection Agency of
Afghanistan, Javidullah Hamad, told Trend on the sidelines of WUF13.
Javidullah Hamad stated that the 13th session of the World Urban
Forum (WUF13) provides crucial opportunities for countries and
leaders to jointly discuss challenges in the fields of urban
planning, climate change, the environment, and sustainable
development.
According to him, the forum serves as an essential platform for
discussing solutions related to safe living environments and the
provision of secure housing.
The director noted that the protection of particularly
vulnerable population groups and local communities is one of the
main priorities.
Javidullah Hamad emphasized that the cooperation and initiatives
achieved within the framework of the forum are significant in terms
of expanding people's access to basic services, as well as creating
new employment opportunities and "green jobs."
"Afghanistan is one of the most vulnerable countries in terms of
urban planning challenges, and informal settlements, infrastructure
shortages, and other urban planning issues remain serious
challenges in the country. Such international forums and financial
support mechanisms can help Afghanistan solve its urban problems
and achieve its sustainable development goals," he added.
