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Kenya says sustainable urbanization needs planning, financing
Infrastructure
Kenya says sustainable urbanization needs planning, financing
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:50
UN-Habitat says inefficient use of housing stock drives land consumption
Infrastructure
UN-Habitat says inefficient use of housing stock drives land consumption
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:48
UN official says cities must respond to people's needs
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UN official says cities must respond to people's needs
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:38
Former Mauritius president says free healthcare and sustainable housing reduced diseases
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Former Mauritius president says free healthcare and sustainable housing reduced diseases
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:37
Hasan Suver says energy transition and urban planning are now complementary fields
Infrastructure
Hasan Suver says energy transition and urban planning are now complementary fields
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:36
UN representative says Caspian Sea level drops by 6 cm annually
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UN representative says Caspian Sea level drops by 6 cm annually
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:35
Maimunah Mohd Sharif says city energy planning must align with energy system design
Infrastructure
Maimunah Mohd Sharif says city energy planning must align with energy system design
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:33
Eldar Azizov says Baku agglomeration population exceeds 3 million
Domestic policy
Eldar Azizov says Baku agglomeration population exceeds 3 million
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:29
Aghakarim Samadzada says declining Caspian Sea levels pose serious environmental risk
Ecology
Aghakarim Samadzada says declining Caspian Sea levels pose serious environmental risk
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:27
Ciputra Group says construction sector accounts for about 39% of global CO₂ emissions
Business
Ciputra Group says construction sector accounts for about 39% of global CO₂ emissions
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:23
Azerbaijan ready to support joint climate initiatives with partners
Foreign policy
Azerbaijan ready to support joint climate initiatives with partners
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:22
Cemil Arslan: Affordable housing - matter of citizens' well-being
Other countries
Cemil Arslan: Affordable housing - matter of citizens' well-being
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:22
WUF13: High-level meeting of Baku Coalition for Urban Resilience underway in Baku
Foreign policy
WUF13: High-level meeting of Baku Coalition for Urban Resilience underway in Baku
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:20
Participants of int'l conference on 'Colonial Injustices and the Housing Shortage' issue statement
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Participants of int'l conference on 'Colonial Injustices and the Housing Shortage' issue statement
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:11
UN-Habitat: Sustainable housing solutions can reduce environmental degradation
Infrastructure
UN-Habitat: Sustainable housing solutions can reduce environmental degradation
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:02
Rossbach calls for structured participatory governance in housing provision
Foreign policy
Rossbach calls for structured participatory governance in housing provision
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 18:00
Eldar Azizov: Modern residential complexes replacing Soviet-era buildings in Baku
Infrastructure
Eldar Azizov: Modern residential complexes replacing Soviet-era buildings in Baku
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:59
Sec.-Gen. of European Mortgage Federation urges banks to reconsider their role in urban development
Finance
Sec.-Gen. of European Mortgage Federation urges banks to reconsider their role in urban development
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:57
Rafiyev says climate agenda must ensure continuity between COP and WUF events
Foreign policy
Rafiyev says climate agenda must ensure continuity between COP and WUF events
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:56
Jordi Vaquer: Ecology, resource flows - part of cities' 'metabolism'
Foreign policy
Jordi Vaquer: Ecology, resource flows - part of cities' 'metabolism'
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:55
Aygun Aliyeva: Sustainable urban dev't impossible without civil society participation
Foreign policy
Aygun Aliyeva: Sustainable urban dev't impossible without civil society participation
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:55
Eldar Azizov: Reforms needed to address impact of heavy rainfall in Baku
Domestic policy
Eldar Azizov: Reforms needed to address impact of heavy rainfall in Baku
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:54
Eldar Azizov: Around 180 billion manats invested in Baku over past 20 years
Business
Eldar Azizov: Around 180 billion manats invested in Baku over past 20 years
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:52
Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan aims to present new model of post-conflict recovery
Infrastructure
Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan aims to present new model of post-conflict recovery
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:50
Spanish official: WUF13 is a strong platform for addressing global challenges
Foreign policy
Spanish official: WUF13 is a strong platform for addressing global challenges
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:48
Fiona McCluney: Agglomerations becoming key to overcoming housing crisis
Foreign policy
Fiona McCluney: Agglomerations becoming key to overcoming housing crisis
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:47
UNESCO representative: Azerbaijan has extensive experience in urban planning
Infrastructure
UNESCO representative: Azerbaijan has extensive experience in urban planning
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:46
Rashad Nabiyev: Only 20,000 taxis remain in Baku
Infrastructure
Rashad Nabiyev: Only 20,000 taxis remain in Baku
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:44
Anne Wambui: Climate change impacts are most severe in informal settlements
Foreign policy
Anne Wambui: Climate change impacts are most severe in informal settlements
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:43
Anar Guliyev: Demand for housing continues to outpace supply
Foreign policy
Anar Guliyev: Demand for housing continues to outpace supply
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:41
UN-Habitat: Housing must not come at expense of environmental sustainability
Infrastructure
UN-Habitat: Housing must not come at expense of environmental sustainability
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:40
Anar Guliyev: Transition to green construction in Azerbaijan is crucial
Infrastructure
Anar Guliyev: Transition to green construction in Azerbaijan is crucial
  • 19 May, 2026
  • 17:40