World Urban Forum 13 Concludes in Baku with Focus on Housing, Resilience, and Urban Inclusion

World Urban Forum 13 Concludes in Baku with Focus on Housing, Resilience, and Urban Inclusion
Baku, Azerbaijan. Image © Fakhri Baghirov via Pexels Baku, Azerbaijan. Image © Fakhri Baghirov via Pexels

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) concludes today, May 22, in Baku, Azerbaijan, after six days of discussions, exhibitions, and international exchanges centered on the theme "Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities." Co-organized by UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan, the forum marked the first time the event was held in the Caucasus region, bringing together policymakers, architects, urban planners, academics, and civil society representatives from around the world.

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