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Urban heat islands: What are they and how can we combat them?

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Azerbaijan

Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action

As the World Urban Forum ended in Baku on Friday, the debate on the future of cities evolved beyond architecture, infrastructure and skylines to the urgent global question of how can cities withstand conflict, climate change, rapid urbanisation and inequality without leaving communities behind.

Focus

From reconstruction to resilience: lessons for future cities

In partnership with World Urban Forum

President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan’s post-conflict reconstruction experience offers lessons in urban planning, infrastructure development and the creation of smart communities from the ground up.

Azerbaijan

World Bank economist: No country has ever developed without urbanising

Urbanisation drives economic growth and job creation, a World Bank senior expert told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku, but warned that Africa faces a financing gap that no single institution can fill alone.

Modern Nomads

Where mountains, art and urban life meet

In partnership with MDQ

From mountain trails and panoramic viewpoints to contemporary art and striking architecture, Almaty reveals itself through layers of culture, history and urban identity.

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Azerbaijan

Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn

Delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned on day three that war and climate change are affecting cities faster than governments can respond, urging a shift away from standardised housing models.

Azerbaijan

'No society is immune' to housing crisis, UN chief warns at Baku forum

António Guterres told the World Urban Forum in Baku that no country is immune from the housing crisis, as 40,000 delegates gathered for the second day of talks.

Azerbaijan

Iran calls for reconstruction support at World Urban Forum in Baku

Iran's deputy housing minister used the World Urban Forum in Baku to call for international support to rebuild 150,000 homes damaged in the war.

Climate

This Nordic city has been crowned EU’s most climate-resilient capital

Europe has been identified as the planet’s fastest-warming continent, underlining the ‘urgency’ to reduce emissions and strengthen climate resilience.

Road To

Final preparations ramp up ahead of WUF13

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Final preparations are under way for WUF13 in Baku, with Azerbaijan working across infrastructure, security and visitor services ahead of more than 28,000 participants attending the global urban forum.

Climate

Can Spain’s pioneering climate shelters inspire the rest of Europe?

Climate shelters are becoming "critical components” of urban strategies as heat deaths in Europe continue to rise.

Modern Nomads

Beyond meetings: a city where business meets leisure

In partnership with MDQ

In Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital, business and leisure go hand in hand, offering visitors a chance to balance packed schedules with moments of culture, nature, and relaxation.

Road To

Cities tackle urban challenges as WUF13 preparations continue

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Preparations for the 13th World Urban Forum are under way, highlighting the need for global dialogue, cooperation and knowledge sharing to address shared challenges in housing, climate resilience and urban growth.

Road To

Can WUF13 end the global housing emergency?

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Housing for all remains a central global challenge, with discussions focusing on inclusive policies, affordability and sustainable urban development.

Road To

WUF13: Urban projects spark global discussion

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Urban projects test new approaches to city planning, contributing to global discussions on infrastructure, sustainability and post-conflict development ahead of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum.

Smart Regions

A new form of rural transport: driverlesss monorail cabins

In partnership with the European Commission

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the old, abandoned railway tracks have found a new lease of life – transporting people in futuristic monorail cabins around the region. The cabins are compact, driverless and can carry up to six passengers at once and operate on a single rail line.

Spotlight

Urban planning strategy outlines future development of a capital

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage.