BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 4. On 4 February,
the training phase of the Volunteer Program for the Thirteenth
Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) was launched, Trend reports.
Over the course of three days, nearly 1,000 participants are
expected to take part in seminars on the theme “Sustainable Urban
Development and Behaviors.”
The seminars held at the Baku Business Centre aim to raise
awareness of sustainable and inclusive urban development, while
also emphasizing the supportive role of volunteers in the
preparation process for WUF13.
Participants are learning about sustainable urban development
concepts, the global and national challenges in the field, carbon
footprint issues, as well as WUF13’s sustainability goals and
criteria.
At her opening remarks, Ravana Hasanli, Head of the WUF13
Volunteer Centre, noted that the seminars are designed to promote
WUF13’s core values of sustainability and community responsibility.
She added: “The training process that begins with today’s seminar
will be valuable to participants not only in relation with their
WUF13 activities, but also for their professional and personal
development.”
The seminar continued with presentations from experts at the
WUF13 Azerbaijan Operating Company and EY Azerbaijan. Topics
discussed included Azerbaijan’s urban development journey, best
practices from leading cities, climate-resilient urban systems, and
housing provision. An additional session focused on raising public
awareness and promoting sustainable practices. The “Sustainable
Urbanization and Behaviors” seminars are scheduled to conclude on
February 6.
