BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. The 13th session of
the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will play a vital role in advancing
shared international commitments on sustainable urban development,
Poland’s permanent representative to the United Nations said
Monday, Trend
reports.
Speaking during the joint closing session of the assemblies at
WUF13 in Baku, Polish Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski emphasized the
importance of multilateral cooperation and local engagement in
addressing global urban challenges.
According to Szczerski, the forum serves as an essential
platform for promoting multilateral development and strengthening
the localization of sustainable development goals.
He said participants called for greater attention to the
challenges faced by local and regional governments, as well as the
growing impact of climate change on urban planning and settlement
policies.
“Policies should be adapted in this regard, and the city vision
should be reflected in daily activities,” Szczerski said.
He also stressed the importance of ensuring that new housing
projects meet modern standards in areas such as water access,
energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.
Szczerski added that private-sector participation remains a key
factor in achieving sustainable and resilient urban development
goals.
