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More than 57,000 people have participated in WUF13 to date

More than 57,000 people have participated in WUF13 to date

  • 22.05.2026 [16:27]
WUF13: Role of metropolitan governance in sustainable urban development discussed

WUF13: Role of metropolitan governance in sustainable urban development discussed

  • 22.05.2026 [16:25]
Cooperation between EBRD and Azerbaijan will continue to strengthen in coming years, says Bank’s representative

Cooperation between EBRD and Azerbaijan will continue to strengthen in coming years, says Bank’s representative

  • 22.05.2026 [16:20]
UN-Habitat: Important document to be adopted as result of WUF13 - EXCLUSIVE

UN-Habitat: Important document to be adopted as result of WUF13 - EXCLUSIVE

  • 22.05.2026 [16:20]
Parliaments of Azerbaijan and Belarus expand ties on international stage

Parliaments of Azerbaijan and Belarus expand ties on international stage

  • 22.05.2026 [16:16]
UN-Habitat representative: Azerbaijan’s role in urban planning is growing

UN-Habitat representative: Azerbaijan’s role in urban planning is growing

  • 22.05.2026 [16:15]
Hosting WUF13 in Azerbaijan became an important confirmation of country’s growing role as an international platform for global dialogue - EBRD

Hosting WUF13 in Azerbaijan became an important confirmation of country’s growing role as an international platform for global dialogue - EBRD

  • 22.05.2026 [15:54]
Official closing press conference of WUF13 held

Official closing press conference of WUF13 held

  • 22.05.2026 [15:53]
Stephanie Luz: Excluding women and girls from public decision-making in Afghanistan is still a major concern

Stephanie Luz: Excluding women and girls from public decision-making in Afghanistan is still a major concern

  • 22.05.2026 [15:52]
Azerbaijan is steadily strengthening its position as a key transport and logistics hub between Europe and Asia, says – Head of EBRD Resident Office

Azerbaijan is steadily strengthening its position as a key transport and logistics hub between Europe and Asia, says – Head of EBRD Resident Office

  • 22.05.2026 [15:49]
UN-Habitat official: WUF13 has become a practical cooperation platform for sustainable urban development

UN-Habitat official: WUF13 has become a practical cooperation platform for sustainable urban development

  • 22.05.2026 [15:41]
Cheri Reddin: Indigenous peoples in Canada face barriers when accessing housing finance

Cheri Reddin: Indigenous peoples in Canada face barriers when accessing housing finance

  • 22.05.2026 [15:40]
WUF13 panel session: From Belem to Busan - strengthening urban resilience to sea level rise

WUF13 panel session: From Belem to Busan - strengthening urban resilience to sea level rise

  • 22.05.2026 [15:39]

SİMA solutions presented at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [15:38]
Anar Guliyev: We want to align Azerbaijan's policies with the global agenda

Anar Guliyev: We want to align Azerbaijan's policies with the global agenda

  • 22.05.2026 [15:33]
Chairman of Aolun Energy Co., Ltd: WUF13 became an important platform for discussing green energy and "smart city" solutions

Chairman of Aolun Energy Co., Ltd: WUF13 became an important platform for discussing green energy and "smart city" solutions

  • 22.05.2026 [15:32]
Azerbaijani tea presented at FAO headquarters

Azerbaijani tea presented at FAO headquarters

  • 22.05.2026 [15:30]
Ukrainian mayor: All digital services of the European City Council are securely protected

Ukrainian mayor: All digital services of the European City Council are securely protected

  • 22.05.2026 [15:26]
UN-Habitat expert: People should be at the center of urban planning policies to make this process fair and efficient

UN-Habitat expert: People should be at the center of urban planning policies to make this process fair and efficient

  • 22.05.2026 [15:20]
"ASAN Khidmet", UN Office for South-South Cooperation expand relations

"ASAN Khidmet", UN Office for South-South Cooperation expand relations

  • 22.05.2026 [15:18]

Azerbaijani tea presented at FAO headquarters

  • 22.05.2026 [15:17]
ANAMA discusses strategic role of demining in urban restoration as part of WUF13

ANAMA discusses strategic role of demining in urban restoration as part of WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [15:12]
Colombian delegate: Housing policy must be aligned with employment, transport, and care services

Colombian delegate: Housing policy must be aligned with employment, transport, and care services

  • 22.05.2026 [15:04]
17 more families relocated to Khojavend district receive house keys

17 more families relocated to Khojavend district receive house keys

  • 22.05.2026 [15:04]
WUF13: UNITAC platform supports smart city management

WUF13: UNITAC platform supports smart city management

  • 22.05.2026 [15:02]
`30 million people are displaced in post-war Syria`

`30 million people are displaced in post-war Syria`

  • 22.05.2026 [14:51]
Mexican Director General: It is important to take into account the unique characteristics of each ethnic group

Mexican Director General: It is important to take into account the unique characteristics of each ethnic group

  • 22.05.2026 [14:49]
GIZ Program Manager: In "smart cities", trust is more important than technical capabilities

GIZ Program Manager: In "smart cities", trust is more important than technical capabilities

  • 22.05.2026 [14:48]
Vice President of Tongji University: Digital innovation strengthens sustainable construction

Vice President of Tongji University: Digital innovation strengthens sustainable construction

  • 22.05.2026 [14:46]
Mexican architect: Forced displacement means not only the loss of a home, but also the loss of human-spatial relationships

Mexican architect: Forced displacement means not only the loss of a home, but also the loss of human-spatial relationships

  • 22.05.2026 [14:44]
A total of 115,000 people participated in WUF13 discussions

A total of 115,000 people participated in WUF13 discussions

  • 22.05.2026 [14:44]
UN-Habitat Human Settlements Officer: The housing and sustainable urban development agenda cannot be separated from the climate action agenda

UN-Habitat Human Settlements Officer: The housing and sustainable urban development agenda cannot be separated from the climate action agenda

  • 22.05.2026 [14:42]
TURKPA Secretary General participates in International Conference

TURKPA Secretary General participates in International Conference

  • 22.05.2026 [14:41]
WUF13 highlights implementation of digital city solutions in Namibia and Ukraine

WUF13 highlights implementation of digital city solutions in Namibia and Ukraine

  • 22.05.2026 [14:40]
Rashid Seedat: By mid-century, 60% of Africa’s population will live in metropolitan areas

Rashid Seedat: By mid-century, 60% of Africa’s population will live in metropolitan areas

  • 22.05.2026 [14:39]
From Urbicide to Revival: Sustainable restoration, resettlement, and development in Garabagh and East Zangezur discussed at WUF13

From Urbicide to Revival: Sustainable restoration, resettlement, and development in Garabagh and East Zangezur discussed at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [14:33]
Cities’ capacity to design revenue-generating initiatives is constrained, says Harare mayor

Cities’ capacity to design revenue-generating initiatives is constrained, says Harare mayor

  • 22.05.2026 [14:31]
Pushpa Pathak: Rural economic status depends on sustainable urban nexus

Pushpa Pathak: Rural economic status depends on sustainable urban nexus

  • 22.05.2026 [14:25]
Robert Sangori: Kenyan Government identifies housing provision as top strategic issue

Robert Sangori: Kenyan Government identifies housing provision as top strategic issue

  • 22.05.2026 [14:20]
WUF13: Discussions held on "United for Change Translating Africas Urban Position into Transformative Actions"

WUF13: Discussions held on "United for Change Translating Africas Urban Position into Transformative Actions"

  • 22.05.2026 [14:16]
WUF Academy: Outcomes and prospects - closing ceremony

WUF Academy: Outcomes and prospects - closing ceremony

  • 22.05.2026 [14:13]
Namibia aims to adopt a smart city model by 2027

Namibia aims to adopt a smart city model by 2027

  • 22.05.2026 [14:04]
UN Deputy Secretary-General: Safe, affordable housing means protection and dignity for women

UN Deputy Secretary-General: Safe, affordable housing means protection and dignity for women

  • 22.05.2026 [14:02]
Five Azerbaijani Para-karate fighters to battle for European medals

Five Azerbaijani Para-karate fighters to battle for European medals

  • 22.05.2026 [14:00]
Patrick Lau: Azerbaijan's projects for sustainable urban development are in the spotlight

Patrick Lau: Azerbaijan's projects for sustainable urban development are in the spotlight

  • 22.05.2026 [13:52]
Minister: Strategic Environmental Assessment requires alignment with existing strategic documents in planning

Minister: Strategic Environmental Assessment requires alignment with existing strategic documents in planning

  • 22.05.2026 [13:41]
WUF13 presents Barcelona's metropolitan governance experience in addressing housing crisis

WUF13 presents Barcelona's metropolitan governance experience in addressing housing crisis

  • 22.05.2026 [13:38]
Landmines significantly hinder economic recovery and reconstruction, says Rodrigo Labardini

Landmines significantly hinder economic recovery and reconstruction, says Rodrigo Labardini

  • 22.05.2026 [13:37]
Vugar Suleymanov: Demining activities carried out in accordance with Great Return Program

Vugar Suleymanov: Demining activities carried out in accordance with Great Return Program

  • 22.05.2026 [13:29]
Anacláudia Rossbach: We focus on strategic plan for 2026-2029

Anacláudia Rossbach: We focus on strategic plan for 2026-2029

  • 22.05.2026 [13:26]