17/10/2025
Today, the 3rd Azerbaijan successfully concluded its proceedings. The Forum was jointly organized by the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) under the theme “Towards climate-resilient and healthy cities: harnessing regional partnerships and innovative solutions”.
This year, the Forum took place across two cities - and . It brought together nearly 1,500 participants in both online and offline formats, including over 200 delegates from 65 countries. The participants represented government institutions, sister cities, embassies and diplomatic missions, academic and research institutions, international organizations, the private sector, civil society, and experts. The total online viewership reached around 1,400 people.
Throughout the , 10 panel sessions were organized, focusing on pressing topics such as , adaptation, growth, and . Participants shared best practices in provision, and mechanisms, , , preservation, and communities.
Special attention was given to Azerbaijan’s post-conflict model. The large-scale and projects implemented in the and East economic regions are guided by the “Building Back Better” principle, aiming to create , , and urban environments.
In partnership with the National Assembly of Youth Organizations of Azerbaijan (NAYORA), a dedicated session titled “Youth United for Our Future Cities” was held, where young participants exchanged views on the future of sustainable cities, innovative approaches, and youth engagement in shaping urban development.
A separate session focused on housing - a topic that resonates strongly with the core concept of the upcoming 13th World Urban Forum , to be held in under the theme “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities.”
In his closing remarks, Mr. Anar Guliyev, Chairman of the State Committee on and and National Coordinator for WUF13, emphasized that NUFA3 marked an important milestone in strengthening national, regional, and global dialogue on the future of cities, opening a new chapter of collaboration in preparation for the in Baku.
Concluding his speech, Mr. Guliyev addressed the participants with a symbolic message capturing the spirit and vision of the Forum:
“Together, we can build a future where every city is resilient to climate challenges, every community is healthy, and every person is an integral part of the story of their city.”
