BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. The 13th session of
the World Urban Forum (WUF13) must become a platform not only for
discussions, but also for taking concrete measures to improve the
quality of people's lives, the President of the UN-Habitat
Assembly, Nga Kor Ming yold reporters on the sidelines of WUF13 in
Baku, Trend
reports.
According to him, human and environmental well-being must be at
the center of urbanization processes.
"A good city is a city where people live happily, feel safe and
secure. Urbanization loses its meaning if, alongside modern
buildings, there remain people living in suffering and poverty," he
noted.
Nga Kor Ming emphasized that WUF13 brings together leading
specialists and representatives of states to develop joint
solutions in the field of sustainable urban development.
He also noted the importance of preparing the "Baku Call to
Action," which must provide a concrete implementation plan for the
reached agreements and ensure a measurable effect.
The President of the UN-Habitat Assembly reminded that this year
marks 10 years since the adoption of the New Urban Agenda.
"This is a 20-year plan for the whole world and our planet. Now
we have reached its midpoint and must ensure the fulfillment of the
set goals by 2036," he stated.
According to Nga Kor Ming, the key task is to strengthen unity
and achieve consensus among member states to promote a common
vision for the future of urbanization.
