BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. As part of the World
Urban Forum (WUF13), a session is being held on the topic
“Decarbonizing housing and buildings at the City-Industry-Climate
Nexus,” Trend
reports.


Participants will discuss how housing construction can
contribute to the decarbonization of cities while remaining
sustainable and affordable.


This UNIDO session, held in collaboration with the Urban
Transition Mission, brings together cities, industry
representatives, and partners to explore practical ways to create
low-carbon housing.


The goal of the session, which brings together housing policy,
building design, and industrial decarbonization, is to link
high-level commitments on climate and housing with practical ways
to implement them at the city level.


The outcomes of the discussion will also contribute to UNIDO’s
“Bridge for Cities 2026” program, supporting cooperation among
cities in the areas of innovation, digitalization, and artificial
intelligence, as well as the green transition.


Today, the fourth day of the WUF13 conference is taking place 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.


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