Azerbaijan
Chronicle
- Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 brought together a record number of participants
22 June 2026
- UN-Habitat Executive Director thanks President Ilham Aliyev for successful hosting of WUF13
22 June 2026
- WUF13 remembered for record number of participants and partners, and adoption of the Baku Call to Action
23 May 2026
- Anacláudia Rossbach: We need collective action based on human-centered urban development
22 May 2026
- UN Deputy Secretary-General hails Azerbaijan's reconstruction process
22 May 2026
- WUF13 Flag lowering ceremony of Azerbaijan and United Nations held
22 May 2026
- UN official: Demining will take a long time
22 May 2026
- Anaclaudia Rossbach: The outcome of WUF13 will be measured by the implementation of commitments made in Baku
22 May 2026
- More than 57,000 people have participated in WUF13 to date
22 May 2026
- Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva tour the Urban Expo exhibition
21 May 2026
- WUF13 session “UN 2026 Water Conference: Urban housing roadmap” held
21 May 2026
- World media: Azerbaijan conveys the voice of developing countries to the world through WUF13
21 May 2026
- WUF13 session on “Advancing Housing through Multilateralism: From Global Commitments to Local Impact” concludes
21 May 2026
- WUF13 panel on “Housing at the center of crisis recovery and reconstruction”
21 May 2026
- Azerbaijan’s urban planning experience and reconstruction model in liberated territories presented at WUF13
21 May 2026
- Anacláudia Rossbach: Successful housing reforms are based on domestic financing
21 May 2026
- Mukhtar Babayev: Combining international experience with national realities is essential
21 May 2026
- Azerbaijan, Kenya sign MoU
20 May 2026
- UN-Habitat: Azerbaijan demonstrated rapid response and readiness during recent heavy rainfall
20 May 2026
- Global media widely covers President Ilham Aliyev’s address at WUF13 opening ceremony
20 May 2026
- WUF13 parliamentarians roundtable examines legislative execution of global housing commitments
20 May 2026
- AIR Center hosts panel on urbicide and its consequences at WUF13
20 May 2026
- WUF13: Urban planning experiences of Azerbaijan and Latin America explored amid climate change
20 May 2026
- WUF13: Roundtable on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held
20 May 2026
- Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan’s commitment to the global urban agenda is long-term and substantive
20 May 2026
- WUF13 National Coordinator: Baku Urban Award will serve to scale up solutions
20 May 2026
- Baku Urban Award established at WUF13
20 May 2026
- Presidential Assistant: Garabagh being rebuilt using modern urban planning methods
19 May 2026
- UN-Habitat Executive Director: Over 2 billion people globally still lack access to safe drinking water
19 May 2026
- FM Bayramov: Cities are becoming strategic platforms for regional cooperation and sustainable development
19 May 2026
- Nearly half of humanity may be affected by a global crisis in housing, according to a new UN report
19 May 2026
- WUF13 highlights global partnerships in urban planning and influence of NGOs on decision-making
19 May 2026
- WUF13: High-level meeting of Baku Continuity Coalition concludes
19 May 2026
- Special session at WUF13: “Cities at the heart of connectivity: urban reconstruction and regional cooperation”
19 May 2026
- WUF13 hosts press conference of International Urban Professionals Forum
19 May 2026
- D-8 Secretary-General: Organization of the WUF13 is another success for Azerbaijan after COP29
19 May 2026
- National Coordinator for WUF13: Garabagh and East Zangezur are becoming a hub of sustainable development
19 May 2026
- Anacláudia Rossbach: We urgently need to respond to the housing crisis
19 May 2026
- Anar Guliyev highlights state-led initiatives in liberated territories
19 May 2026
- Panel session at WUF13: UNESCO's creative cities and sustainable urban development
19 May 2026
- Mukhtar Babayev: Climate change is reshaping urban realities across the world
19 May 2026
- DND News Agency: WUF13 in Baku reflects President Ilham Aliyev’s vision for Sustainable Urban Development
18 May 2026
- Second Day of WUF13 – – PHOTOS
18 May 2026
- WUF13 marks opening ceremony of Urban Expo in Baku
18 May 2026
- Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 is a platform for rethinking global action on urbanization
18 May 2026
- Official opening ceremony, Leaders’ Statements, press conference and Urban Expo debut mark start of WUF13
18 May 2026
- Baku features Leaders’ Statements at WUF13
18 May 2026
- India pavilion opens as part of WUF13
18 May 2026
- Kazakh officials tour “Urban Expo” as part of WUF13
18 May 2026
- Maryam Nawaz Sharif: Baku is a manifestation of transformation and evolution
18 May 2026
- Mexican Pavilion opened at WUF13
18 May 2026
- Azerbaijan, Türkiye sign Cooperation Agreement on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
18 May 2026
- Irakli Kobakhidze: I thank Azerbaijan for the excellent organization of WUF13
18 May 2026
- Nearly 24,000 passengers transported as part of WUF13
18 May 2026
- Nga Kor Ming: The theme of WUF13 is a call to action that guides us to take real steps
18 May 2026
- Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation presents architectural heritage of traditional Turkic houses at WUF13
18 May 2026
- Baku-hosted WUF13 features panel session on Climate and Housing Resilience from Gender Perspective
18 May 2026
- Sadyr Zhaparov: WUF13 is a unique platform for discussing urbanization and housing accessibility
18 May 2026
- Iliana Iotova: President Ilham Aliyev has turned Baku into a place where everyone speaks about the future
18 May 2026
- Shavkat Mirziyoyev expresses gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the flawless organization of WUF13
18 May 2026
- Anacláudia Rossbach: To date, no session of this nature has brought together as broad and diverse global audience as WUF13
18 May 2026
- Azerbaijan’s PM holds several meetings as part of opening ceremony of WUF13
18 May 2026
- President Ilham Aliyev: Urban development in Azerbaijan is progressing very rapidly
18 May 2026
- President of Azerbaijan: One of the tasks facing the government now is the reconstruction of Garabagh and East Zangazur
18 May 2026
- President: With all understanding about the necessity of urban development, we must be brave and cautious
18 May 2026
- WUF13 features international conference on inclusive anti-doping approaches for female athletes
18 May 2026
- President of Azerbaijan: Today Ganja, like Baku, preserves its historical look
18 May 2026
- President Ilham Aliyev: Urban planning is something that we work on on a daily basis
18 May 2026
- Pakistan unveils its largest riverside urban project at WUF13
18 May 2026
- President: Guests visiting our country for the first time will have opportunity see what is being done in Azerbaijan with respect to urban development
18 May 2026
- UN General Assembly President: WUF13 offers an opportunity to strengthen action on the housing crisis
18 May 2026
- President Ilham Aliyev: We have a record number of participants at WUF13
18 May 2026
- UN Secretary-General: World Urban Forum will serve as a catalyst for turning goals into reality
18 May 2026
- WUF13 highlights role of digital technologies in housing sector
18 May 2026
- President Ilham Aliyev cites examples of modern urban planning processes in Baku at the opening ceremony of WUF13
18 May 2026
- Anacláudia Rossbach: We express our gratitude to Azerbaijan’s leadership for creating a platform to discuss resilient cities
17 May 2026
- Anar Guliyev: WUF13 demonstrates Azerbaijan's commitment to international cooperation in sustainable urban development
17 May 2026
- WUF13 hosted by Baku attracts global media attention
17 May 2026
- Serbian President: WUF13 is a good opportunity to listen to President Ilham Aliyev's ideas and solutions – EXCLUSIVE
17 May 2026
- Final segment of Ministerial Meeting on New Urban Agenda held
17 May 2026
- WUF13 and Azerbaijan's scientific potential
17 May 2026
- Final meeting of Grassroots and Civil Society Organizations Assembly held as part of WUF13
17 May 2026
- Children and youth discuss future of cities at WUF13
17 May 2026
- WUF13 volunteers: Responsible, hardworking and smiling!
17 May 2026
- Housing for Social Inclusion and Ending Poverty – Panel
17 May 2026
- Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 is significance platform for building new partnerships
17 May 2026
- National Ministerial Statements at WUF13 – Ministerial meeting held on implementation of New Urban Agenda
17 May 2026
- Flags of the United Nations and the Republic of Azerbaijan raised at Baku Olympic Stadium
17 May 2026
- Advisor to Malaysian government: Accessibility, affordability, and adequacy must be core principles of housing policy
17 May 2026
- Congolese Minister: There is much to learn from Baku's urban planning model
17 May 2026
- Baku Olympic Stadium: “Welcome to WUF13!” - PHOTO REPORT
17 May 2026
- UN: WUF13 could offer key solutions to the global housing crisis
17 May 2026
- World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments commences as part of WUF13
17 May 2026
- Anacláudia Rossbach: Over 1 billion people worldwide live in slums or informal settlements
17 May 2026
- Czech Minister: Housing is a key element of social solidarity and economic opportunities
17 May 2026
- President of UN-Habitat Assembly: Strengthening international cooperation in building sustainable cities is of special importance
17 May 2026
- Krzysztof Szczerski: Discussions in Baku will play a significant role in shaping the global agenda
17 May 2026
- National Coordinator for WUF13: New “Baku Urban Award” established this year
17 May 2026
- Executive Director of UN-Habitat conveys appreciation to Azerbaijan for organizing Ministerial Meeting on New Urban Agenda
17 May 2026
- WUF13: Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda commences
17 May 2026
- WUF13 opens in Baku tomorrow
17 May 2026
- Let’s meet in Baku: Executive Director of UN Human Settlements Programme welcomes world to WUF13
16 May 2026
- World Urban Forum opens in Baku as housing crisis and climate shocks intensify
16 May 2026
- WUF13 registration surpasses 40,000 milestone
16 May 2026
- WUF13 to kick off in Baku tomorrow
16 May 2026
- WUF13 transport services now operational
15 May 2026
- Presidential Library presents “WUF13 Azerbaijan” electronic information resource
15 May 2026
- Cultural Guide invites WUF13 participants to explore vibrant and dynamic cultural life of Baku
15 May 2026
- High-level dialogue of Organization of Turkic States on urban planning to be held as part of WUF13
15 May 2026
- WUF13 Urban Expo sets participation record with global showcase of housing solutions
15 May 2026
- Swedish Global Bar Magazine highlights upcoming Baku-hosted WUF13 forum
14 May 2026
- South African portal reports on Azerbaijan hosting WUF13
14 May 2026
- Baku as a platform for shaping the future of cities: Interview with Colombian urbanist
14 May 2026
- Baku Urban Week to host Voice of the City
14 May 2026
- WUF13 Practices Hub to spotlight real-world housing solutions
14 May 2026
- Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister evaluates the significance of WUF13
14 May 2026
- Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources announces events for WUF13
14 May 2026
- IDD releases spring 2026 edition of Baku Dialogues
14 May 2026
- “Architecture in Carpets” exhibition to open at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
14 May 2026
- Nationwide WUF13 Festival draws to a close
14 May 2026
- WUF13 Ministerial Meeting to review progress on New Urban Agenda
14 May 2026
- Dedicated K1 Shuttle Service launched for WUF13 participants between Koroghlu and Baku Olympic Stadium
14 May 2026
- WUF13 Festival wraps up in Baku
13 May 2026
- NGO and media representatives visit Baku Olympic Stadium to view preparations for WUF13
13 May 2026
- Sumgayit welcomes WUF13 Festival information session
12 May 2026
- Traffic flow monitoring enters next phase ahead of WUF13
12 May 2026
- Baku should further develop its local architectural tradition – French urbanist
12 May 2026
- Project Officer at International Federation of Pedestrians: In WUF13 we will start a new program of Walking Ambassadors
12 May 2026
- WUF13 countdown begins with “Eco-Art” Festival
12 May 2026
- American expert: WUF13 is another opportunity for Azerbaijan to play host for a global audience
12 May 2026
- US expert: Baku’s hosting of WUF13 is testament to the fact that Azerbaijan is now a recognized global player
12 May 2026
- ITF Secretary General: WUF13 to drive global dialogue on transport and housing sectors
11 May 2026
- WUF13 roadshow concludes in Khankendi with public programme
11 May 2026
- Pearls of Azerbaijani national music to take center stage at WUF13
11 May 2026
- Business and Innovation Hub programme at WUF13 unveiled
11 May 2026
- Inclusive cities and a sustainable future in focus at WUF13 festival panel in Khankendi
10 May 2026
- WUF13 festival brings information session to Khankendi
10 May 2026
- Sergiy Kyslytsya: Ukraine to be represented at a high level at WUF13 in Baku
09 May 2026
- WUF13 brings interactive sustainable project management training to Garabagh University students
09 May 2026
- UN-Habitat Executive Director: At WUF13, Azerbaijan is bringing together regional stakeholders while also contributing valuable expertise
08 May 2026
- Baku Urban Week to run ahead of WUF13
08 May 2026
- Media partners announced for WUF13
08 May 2026
- Baku’s hosting of WUF13 reflects great trust placed in Azerbaijan, ambassador says
08 May 2026
- Partner-led events at WUF13 to showcase global solutions for cities
08 May 2026
- Organizing committee holds meeting regarding hosting of WUF13
07 May 2026
- High-level event on “Safe, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities in the Age of Migration – Towards WUF13” held at UN Headquarters
07 May 2026
- Actor Richard Gere supports WUF13, stresses urgent global action
07 May 2026
- WUF13 Festival in Mingachevir concludes with public programme
06 May 2026
- Türkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry informed about WUF13
06 May 2026
- WUF13 festival continues in Mingachevir with information session
06 May 2026
- WUF13 programme unveiled
06 May 2026
- Georgian minister informed about WUF13
05 May 2026
- D8 High-Level Energy and Urban Dialogue meeting to be held as part of WUF13
05 May 2026
- WUF13 festival continues in Sheki with information session
05 May 2026
- WUF13 transport management plan unveiled at media briefing
05 May 2026
- Public programme brings WUF13 Festival in Sheki to a close
05 May 2026
- Egyptian TV channel airs program on upcoming WUF13 in Baku
04 May 2026
- Chapman Taylor Director: I expect WUF13 to spark a lively debate about global urban development
04 May 2026
- WUF13 festival brings information session to Gabala
04 May 2026
- Iraqi President invited to WUF13 in Baku
04 May 2026
- Ambassador: A large Dutch delegation will participate in WUF13
02 May 2026
- Expert: Azerbaijan offers impressive examples of architectural excellence and urban design
01 May 2026
- Cultural tours to be organized for participants during WUF13
01 May 2026
- Presidential Assistant: WUF13 will serve as a crucial platform for global dialogue and experience sharing
01 May 2026
- WUF13 Media Center to operate at Baku Olympic Stadium
01 May 2026
- What are the visa regulations for individuals traveling to Azerbaijan during WUF13?
30 April 2026
- Bulgaria hosts hybrid discussions on WUF13 preparations
30 April 2026
- WUF13 Festival starts in Azerbaijan’s Guba
30 April 2026
- Rome hosts conference as part of Year of Urban Planning and Architecture
30 April 2026
- WUF13: Another global platform for sustainable cities and secure future
29 April 2026
- American urbanist: Today, Garabagh has a unique opportunity to combine modern technological innovation with human-centered urban design principles
29 April 2026
- WUF13 and Azerbaijan's experience: Applying universal design and inclusivity – ANALYSIS
29 April 2026
- Said Rustamov Folk Instruments Orchestra to perform as part of WUF13
29 April 2026
- World Urban Forum in Baku in Egypt’s spotlight
28 April 2026
- Traffic monitoring to continue in the lead-up to WUF13
28 April 2026
- ADA University hosts media briefing on WUF13
27 April 2026
- UN representative: WUF13 will define key priorities for the next 10 years
27 April 2026
- Over 800 media representatives registered to attend WUF13
27 April 2026
- Nationwide programme of events to unfold across Azerbaijan in the lead-up to WUF13
25 April 2026
- WUF13 priorities in Azerbaijan highlighted at European Economic Congress
24 April 2026
- Active participation of Chinese delegation in WUF13 welcomed
23 April 2026
- UN-Habitat Executive Board highlights strategic importance of WUF13
22 April 2026
- Baku Engineering University hosts scientific-practical seminar on "Our cities and architectural monuments"
18 April 2026
- Euronews: Baku becomes a hub for addressing urban planning challenges
17 April 2026
- Vienna hosts events related to upcoming WUF13 in Baku
16 April 2026
- Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis: Hosting another global event reflects international confidence in Azerbaijan
16 April 2026
- Jordanian media highlights upcoming WUF13 in Baku
15 April 2026
- Workshop on inclusive campus design held at BEU within the framework of WUF13
13 April 2026
- Global South NGO Platform hosts side event as part of Second Africa Urban Forum
11 April 2026
- Azerbaijani delegation attends Second Africa Urban Forum
10 April 2026
- Traffic to be monitored in lead-up to WUF13
09 April 2026
- Traffic to be monitored in the lead-up to WUF13
06 April 2026
- Deadline to apply for Urban Expo at WUF13 extended
01 April 2026
- Expert: Azerbaijan’s journey toward hosting WUF13 reflects a remarkable story of vision, resilience, and transformation
31 March 2026
- WUF13 hosts tree-planting campaign in Baku
19 March 2026
- Director-General of UN Office hails crucial role of Global Baku Forum
18 March 2026
- WUF13 takes center stage in Kyiv
18 March 2026
- WUF13 hosts awareness event for entrepreneurs
17 March 2026
- Expert: Hosting WUF13 in Baku opens important prospects for Central Asia and wider Caspian region - INTERVIEW
17 March 2026
- Expert: Garabagh’s reconstruction presents a unique opportunity to plan cities and towns from scratch – INTERVIEW
16 March 2026
- WUF13 preparations progressing rapidly in Baku
16 March 2026
- WUF13 media briefing held as part of 13th Global Baku Forum
14 March 2026
- National Coordinator: Forum participants will visit Karabakh and East Zangezur as part of WUF13
14 March 2026
- UN Resident Coordinator ad interim in Azerbaijan: Preparations for WUF13 progressing rapidly
14 March 2026
- Global Baku Forum features “Global Cooperation for Housing: Perspectives for WUF13” panel discussion
14 March 2026
- Azerbaijan, as one of major participants in Middle Corridor, will contribute to strengthening urban development in the region
14 March 2026
- UN-Habitat official: Eastern Europe and Central Asia region offers vital opportunities for advancing urban transformation
14 March 2026
- Nearly 15,000 participants from 169 countries registered to attend WUF13, National Coordinator says
14 March 2026
- Anar Guliyev: WUF13 will create new opportunities for discussing housing and urban planning issues at global level
14 March 2026
- Ambassador Lu Mei: China is ready to actively participate in international events to be hosted in Azerbaijan
13 March 2026
- Azerbaijan, UN explore cooperation in environmental protection
13 March 2026
- WUF13 signs MoU with “Tamiz Shahar” OJSC
05 March 2026
- Another meeting of Organizing Committee discusses WUF13 preparations
04 March 2026
- WUF13 Spectrum Management Portal launched
03 March 2026
- Brazilian media highlights upcoming WUF13 Forum in Azerbaijan
28 February 2026
- Media briefing on WUF13 preparations held
27 February 2026
- Expert: Hosting WUF13 is of paramount importance for Azerbaijan
27 February 2026
- WUF13 official website launched
27 February 2026
- Media representatives attend WUF13 awareness session
23 February 2026
- Azerbaijani Embassy attends international exhibition in Turkmenistan
20 February 2026
- Applications open for Urban Expo at WUF13
16 February 2026
- Training sessions launched for candidates who passed the WUF13 Volunteer Program interview stage
13 February 2026
- Exhibition highlighting WUF13 launched in Mexican Senate
13 February 2026
- Cairo hosts another workshop on WUF13
13 February 2026
- UN official hails WUF13 as critical platform for partnership
12 February 2026
- Lithuanian Ambassador: The upcoming WUF13 in Azerbaijan opens up additional possibilities for the country
12 February 2026
- Azerbaijan eyes cooperation with African countries within AUF2 platform on margins of WUF13
12 February 2026
- Jordanian media outlets highlight WUF13 and Azerbaijan’s urban planning experience
12 February 2026
- Covenant of Mayors – East raises awareness of local climate action opportunities in Azerbaijan
11 February 2026
- Azerbaijan Union of Architects to showcase two major exhibitions at WUF13
10 February 2026
- Anacláudia Rossbach: We expect Azerbaijan to share its rich experience during WUF13
06 February 2026
- UN-Habitat Executive Director highlights Azerbaijan’s crucial role in global urban agenda - INTERVIEW
06 February 2026
- UN-Habitat technical mission visits Baku as part of preparations for WUF13
05 February 2026
- Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister: UN World Urban Forum will be held in the Leaders’ Summit format
05 February 2026
- Nearly 1,000 participants receive training on “Sustainable Urban Development and Behaviors” under WUF13 Volunteer Program
04 February 2026
- “Design Days” practical sessions held within framework of Azerbaijan Urban Campaign
04 February 2026
- Spanish architect: Baku is actively investing in public spaces and contemporary architecture
04 February 2026
- Role of parliaments in sustainable urban development highlighted at international event dedicated to WUF13
03 February 2026
- UN headquarters hosts WUF13-related events in New York
03 February 2026
- Media representatives briefed on WUF13
30 January 2026
- Information session on sustainability held for representatives of government agencies in preparation for WUF13 event
29 January 2026
- Egypt`s Cairo hosts WUF13 workshop
29 January 2026
- Deadline to apply for WUF13 partner-led events extended
29 January 2026
- Baku State University hosts Model WUF13 simulation conference
29 January 2026
- Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction hosts discussions on cooperation within WUF13
29 January 2026
- WUF13 launches Central Accommodation Reservation Platform
27 January 2026
- Azerbaijan, Mongolia discuss urban development and participation in WUF13
27 January 2026
- Azerbaijan, Ethiopia discuss WUF13 preparations
23 January 2026
- One Week Left to Apply for WUF13 Partner-Led Events
23 January 2026
- Green architecture is becoming an increasingly important part of urban development discussions in Azerbaijan – UN-Habitat expert
20 January 2026
- Media accreditation opens for WUF13
17 January 2026
- WUF13 panel discussion held at 35th High-Level Meeting of Nizami Ganjavi International Center in Geneva
16 January 2026
- Diplomatic corps in Geneva briefed on WUF13
16 January 2026
- WUF13 information sessions for private sector, academia, and the research community to be held
16 January 2026
- Azerbaijan, UN-Habitat reach major milestone on road to WUF13
16 January 2026
- Azerbaijan’s Agency for State Support to NGOs presents information on volunteering opportunities at WUF13
15 January 2026
- Deadline for applications for WUF13 partner-led events to expire on January 29
14 January 2026
- WUF13 Volunteer Programme to interview nearly 10,000 applicants
14 January 2026
- World Urban Forum 13 - Governance Model and the Emerging Global Leadership of Azerbaijan
07 January 2026
- Expert: Baku can become a model of sustainable urban development - INTERVIEW
05 January 2026
- WUF13 Azerbaijan Operating Company: Forum in Baku to include 40 main sessions and 350 partner events
26 December 2025
- Applications now open for WUF13 Urban Expo
17 December 2025
- Azerbaijan`s national statement presented at UN Environment Assembly
12 December 2025
- Another meeting of Organizing Committee for WUF13 Held
11 December 2025
- Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Committee and former Serbian President discuss WUF13 preparations
10 December 2025
- WUF13 Volunteer Program registers 16 thousand applicants
10 December 2025
- Volunteer registration for World Urban Forum’s 13th session kicks off
05 December 2025
- Kenyan TV highlights Azerbaijan's preparations for WUF13
02 December 2025
- Azerbaijan promotes WUF13 preparations at UN-Habitat Session
26 November 2025
- Nairobi hosts media briefing on WUF13 preparations
26 November 2025
- Baku hosts diplomatic briefing on WUF13
17 November 2025
- 3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Forum wraps up
17 October 2025
- Over 20,000 guests to join World Urban Forum in Baku
06 October 2025
- Azerbaijan, Kenya explore prospects for cooperation on preparation for WUF13
19 August 2025
- Organizing Committee for the 13th UN World Urban Forum convenes its first meeting
18 June 2025
- Azerbaijan elected member of UN Habitat’s Executive Board
30 May 2025
