BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Kyrgyzstan makes a
particular focus on sustainable development of mountainous regions,
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov said during a leaders'
summit at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in
Baku, Trend
reports.
"As a mountainous country, the Kyrgyz Republic places particular
importance on the sustainable development of mountainous regions.
Unfortunately, melting glaciers, climate change, population
migration, and increasing pressure on ecosystems negatively impact
cities located in high-mountain and foothill areas," he noted.
Zhaparov emphasized that the sustainable development of mountain
cities requires measures to ensure ecosystem resilience, implement
water-saving technologies, environmentally friendly waste
management systems, and use energy-efficient and seismic-resistant
construction solutions.
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 event's program brings together various stakeholders and
representatives of like-minded groups to discuss one of the most
pressing global challenges – the issue of housing provision.
Dedicated to the theme "Housing the World: Safe and Resilient
Cities and Communities," WUF13 gathers national governments from
around the world, as well as communities, professionals, and
partners to exchange views, shape policy approaches, and accelerate
action toward solutions in sustainable urban development.
The program provides an opportunity for high-level discussions
through practical, solution-oriented platforms and interactive
meeting formats, ensuring that global policy is anchored in local
experience.
