BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. A panel discussion
titled "The Climate-Housing Nexus" is underway within the framework
of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku,
Trend reports.


During the session, participants discuss opportunities for
scaling up climate-resilient housing without exacerbating social
inequality or displacing local populations.


The panel focuses on sustainable housing construction, urban
adaptation to climate change, social equity, housing affordability,
and the prevention of forced displacement. Representatives of
international organizations, along with experts in urban planning,
sustainable development, and housing policy, speak at the event.
Following the discussions, participants expect to put forward
proposals and recommendations aimed at developing inclusive and
sustainable housing solutions in the face of climate
challenges.


Today marks the fourth day of WUF13 in Baku.


The first day included a ministerial meeting dedicated to the
New Urban Agenda, a ministerial roundtable, assemblies for women
and civil society, business sessions, and discussions on urban
prosperity. An official ceremony marking the raising of the UN and
Azerbaijani flags also took place.







The second day stood out for the inaugural Leaders' Summit,
featuring high-level discussions on the global housing crisis,
urbanization policy, and urban resilience. Concurrently, the
opening of the Mexico City pavilion took place, serving as a
significant platform for expanding cooperation with the Latin
American region and preparing for WUF14.


The third day of WUF13 featured a comprehensive program of
events covering the global housing crisis, the formation of safe
and inclusive cities, climate resilience, artificial intelligence
and urban governance, green urbanization, social equity, and
sustainable transport.


WUF13, which has attracted more than 40,000 registered
participants from 182 countries, will continue until May 22. Held
under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and
communities,” the forum brings together governments, international
organizations, experts, and representatives of civil society to
strengthen global cooperation in the field of sustainable urban
development.


Will be updated