BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Slovakia advocates
for the modernization of old buildings to reduce the population's
living costs, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment of
the Slovak Republic, Tomáš Taraba, said during the Leaders' Summit,
held within the framework of WUF13 in Baku, Trend reports.
"In our country, about 55 percent of the population lives in
private houses. Many of them were built decades ago and need
modernization today. Therefore, our goal is to ensure that people
bear the lowest possible living expenses," Taraba said.
According to him, Slovakia actively supports the modernization
of old buildings, considering this challenge to be highly relevant
for all countries around the world.
WUF13 is taking place in Baku from May 17 through 22 within the
framework of cooperation between the UN-Habitat program and the
Azerbaijani Government.
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.
