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HOUSING THE WORLD SAFE AND RESILIENT CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

World Urban Forum 13 - Baku, Azerbaijan

HOUSING THE WORLD:

SAFE AND RESILIENT CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

Hosted by Azerbaijan in Baku, WUF13, under the theme ‘Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities‘, will highlight the global housing challenges and explore the role of housing in advancing inclusion, resilience and sustainability, helping to shape dialogue at the midpoint of the New Urban Agenda's implementation.

President Ilham Aliyev

ILHAM ALIYEV

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The decision to hold the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku in 2026 stands as clear evidence of Azerbaijan’s contribution to international urbanization processes and the trust it has earned as a reliable partner.

News

Record Participation and Baku Call to Action Define WUF13 On 22 May, discussions on urban planning, climate-resilient urbanisation and sustainable development continued into the final day of the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, held under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities”.
23 may 2026
WUF13 Adopts Baku Call to Action to Address the Global Housing Crisis Convened in Baku under the auspices of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in May 2026, the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be remembered as one of the most consequential international events in recent years devoted to sustainable urban development. Attended by more than 57,000 participants from 176 countries, the Forum once again underscored Azerbaijan’s growing role as a global platform for dialogue and cooperation.
22 may 2026
Baku Master Plan 2040, Smart City Approaches and Multilateral Cooperation in Focus on Day Five of WUF13 Discussions dedicated to urban development, climate-resilient urbanisation and sustainable development continued on 21 May during the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku.
22 may 2026
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Baku will proudly host 13th session of the World Urban Forum
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Registration is ongoing for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026.

Our Urban Trace

Azerbaijan’s urban history tells the story of vibrant communities, cultural exchange and architectural ingenuity.

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THE PALACE OF THESHIRVANSHAHS

HEYDAR ALIYEVCENTRE

KEY MESSAGES

ANAR GULIYEV

National Coordinator of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13)

We invite you all to Baku to join WUF13 – a significant milestone in our partnership with UN-Habitat. Our city welcomes you with friendship and a spirit of collaboration, ready to work together to advance our shared goals and contribute to shaping a better urban future for all – leaving no one behind!

ANACLÁUDIA ROSSBACH

Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

At the Forum, we will address crucial challenges, such as housing, land use, urban planning, governance and participation. We will listen to diverse stakeholders and tackle key issues: how to ensure affordable housing for all, transform informal settlements, recover and rebuild, and enhance climate resilience. We need to build strong coalitions for better solutions to challenges posed by the global housing crisis.

BAKU IS NOT JUST A HOST CITY

BUT AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER