BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. In the process of
urban transformation, responsibility lies with every individual,
government agencies, and stakeholders, the Director General for
Spatial Planning, Urban Planning and Architecture of the Catalan
Government of the Kingdom of Spain, Elisabet Cirici, said, Trend reports.


She made the remark at the event “Rethinking Cultural Heritage
and Inclusive Urban Regeneration,” organized as part of the 13th
World Urban Forum in Baku.


According to her, when discussing urban transformation, priority
should be given to the following issues:


“This process should not be limited to physical renewal alone,
but must also be based on the principles of social justice and
inclusivity. Social issues must also be addressed. In particular,
attention should be paid to areas such as housing, employment,
access to public services, and the protection of vulnerable
groups.


In carrying out this work, each project must not only meet local
needs but also serve as a model approach and contribute to a
broader, global solution to urban challenges.”


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.