Employees of the Institute of Geography actively participated in the events held in Baku within the framework of the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13).

During the event, the Institute’s representatives closely engaged in international discussions on urban planning, urbanization, and sustainable development, and became acquainted with the exhibitions presented at the forum.

Within the framework of the Forum, the representatives attended the “Urban Expo” exhibition, where they explored pavilions showcasing urban planning practices from various countries, innovative urban governance models, and modern approaches to city planning. They also participated in discussions dedicated to urban models and development strategies of different countries, exchanging views on international experience and cooperation opportunities in this field.

It should be noted that within the Forum, which is being held from May 17 to 22, numerous meetings, round tables, dialogues, special sessions, and assemblies are being organized on topics related to sustainable urban development, climate change, and the improvement of living environments.

The event is regarded as an important international platform bringing together government representatives, scientists, urban planning experts, and representatives of international organizations from various countries.