BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. A high-level forum
titled "Breathing Life into the New Urban Agenda: Integrating Air
Quality and Green Infrastructure for Resilient Cities" is taking
place as a part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum
(WUF13) in Baku, Trend reports.
The event was jointly organized by the IDEA Public Union and the
Clean Air Fund.
The forum is discussing the integration of the concept of clean
air into urban planning as one of the key components of urban
development processes. The event brings together policymakers,
experts, and urban planning specialists to emphasize the vital
importance of factoring air quality metrics into settlement
planning, infrastructure deployment, and urban design.
During the discussions, various methodologies are being
presented, including nature-based solutions, innovative city
design, aerodynamic urbanism, and data-driven management tools.
Concurrently, the significance of climate-resilient planning and
equitable access to a healthy urban environment is being
highlighted.
The main objectives of the event include placing air quality at
the center of urban development and planning processes, promoting
green infrastructure and urban design strategies, and strengthening
the links between climate adaptation, environmental sustainability,
and public health.
In addition, the forum underscores the importance of promoting
inclusive urban policies, reducing human exposure to air pollution,
and embedding air quality issues firmly within the broader WUF
agenda.
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.
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