BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. The 13th session of
the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will help countries understand each
other better, Manuel Nhanzimo, representative of the Matola
municipality (Mozambique), told Trend on the sidelines of WUF13.
"There are regions of the world where information and knowledge
are still not distributed effectively enough. This is precisely why
WUF13 is of particular importance. The world is facing serious
challenges - climate change, limited access to financing for
climate programs and housing initiatives," he said.
According to M. Nhanzimo, today, when the world is going through
an energy crisis, it is more important than ever to speak openly
about the future of humanity - a future in which people will
perceive themselves not as fragmented societies, but as a single
world community.
WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 to 22 within the
framework of cooperation between the UN-Habitat program and the
government of Azerbaijan.
The program of the event brings together various stakeholders
and representatives of like-minded groups to discuss one of the
most pressing global challenges – the issue of housing
provision.
The WUF13 event, dedicated to the theme "Housing for All: Safe
and Resilient Cities and Settlements", will bring together national
governments from around the world, as well as communities,
professionals and partners to exchange views, shape policy
approaches and accelerate actions to find solutions in the field of
sustainable urban development.
The program provides an opportunity for high-level discussions
through practical and solution-oriented platforms, as well as
interactive meeting formats, ensuring that global policy is
grounded in local experience.
