More than 400 participants from 64 countries have gathered in Khankendi for Azerbaijan’s National Urban Planning Forum, aiming to explore ways to make cities more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient, Euronews reports.
The three-day event, organised in partnership with UN-Habitat, focused on climate-resilient design, innovative housing solutions, and smart urban planning.
Experts stressed the importance of denser development, heritage preservation, and engaging young people to foster healthier urban environments.
“All the urbanisation models we’ve observed in the past are simply not sustainable for the future,” Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, told Euronews.
“We must monitor how cities grow, plan carefully, and develop smart strategies such as densification.”
With Azerbaijan set to host the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) in 2026, participants highlighted the need for collaboration between local and international partners to prepare cities for future social and environmental challenges.
The III National Urban Forum of Azerbaijan (NUFA3) was held in Khankendi from October 15–17, 2025, bringing together over 400 participants from 64 countries, with additional sessions in Baku.
The forum focused on climate-resilient and healthy cities, covering topics such as housing, post-conflict recovery, sustainable construction, inclusive governance, digital innovation, and nature-based solutions.
NUFA3 highlighted the role of governments, communities, academia, and the private sector in advancing sustainable urban development and served as a preparatory stage for the WUF13.
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