BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 22. A panel discussion
titled "The Rechargeable Landscape Powering Sustainable, Resilient
Housing with Nature-Based Systems" is underway within the framework
of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku,
Trend reports.
During the session, participants are discussing the role of
nature-based systems in shaping the sustainable and climate-adapted
housing of the future.
The panel discussion addresses the integration of green
infrastructure into urban planning, increasing the climate
resilience of residential areas, developing ecologically safe
architecture, and incorporating natural ecosystems into modern
urban models.
The event features speeches by representatives of international
organizations, the architectural community, environmental
initiatives, research centers, and urban management
authorities.
Following the discussions, recommendations and proposals aimed
at developing sustainable urban spaces, increasing the ecological
resilience of housing, and promoting nature-based solutions in
urbanization are expected to be put forward.
Meanwhile, today Baku is hosting the final day of WUF13.
On the first day of the forum, a ministerial meeting on the New
Urban Agenda, a ministerial roundtable, women’s and civil society
assemblies, business sessions, and discussions on urban well-being
took place. The forum also featured a flag-raising ceremony for the
UN and Azerbaijan.
The second day of the forum was marked by the first-ever
Leaders’ Summit. On this day, high-level discussions were held on
the global housing crisis, urbanization policy, and urban
sustainability. Also as part of WUF13, the Mexico City pavilion was
inaugurated, presented as a key platform for expanding cooperation
with the Latin American region and preparing for WUF14.
The third day of WUF13 was also marked by an extensive program
of events. Discussions on this day covered topics such as the
global housing crisis, the creation of safe and inclusive cities,
climate resilience, artificial intelligence and urban governance,
“green” urbanization, social equality, and sustainable
transportation.
One of the highlights of the third day was the signing of a
sister-city agreement between the Azerbaijani city of Shusha and
the Turkish city of Trabzon.
The fourth day of WUF13 featured an extensive program of events
dedicated to the themes of urbanization, climate change, inclusive
urban development, housing policy, and sustainable management.
On the fifth day of the forum, discussions continued on the
global housing crisis, the creation of safe and inclusive cities,
climate resilience, the use of artificial intelligence in urban
management, “green” urbanization, and social equality.
One of the key events of the Cities Forum of the United Nations
Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA), held on
the fourth day, was the announcement of Almaty’s official accession
to the “Declaration of Intent on the Establishment of the SPECA
Forum on Smart Cities Resilient to Climate Change.”
Also, for the first time in WUF history, the “WUF13 NGO Forum:
Global Partnership and Decision-Making” was held at the initiative
of Azerbaijan.
The WUF13 Forum, dedicated to the theme “Housing the world: Safe
and resilient cities and communities", brought together
governments, international organizations, experts, and civil
society representatives to strengthen global cooperation in the
field of sustainable urban development. More than 40,000 people
from 182 countries registered to participate in the forum.
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