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World Urban Forum in Baku, 22 May 2026

Video. Bigger than ever: WUF13 ends with global call for action

Updated: 22/05/2026 - 17:54 GMT+2

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.

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