Azerbaijan stands at the intersection of the most important global discussions on urban development, the environment, and climate action, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Anacláudia Rossbach said in a video message sent to an international event dedicated to World Environment Day (WED) hosted by Azerbaijan, APA reports.
She stated that Baku has hosted COP29, the World Urban Forum, and international events dedicated to World Environment Day, and will soon host the official Climate Week of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
“Within the framework of the World Urban Forum, the Baku Sustainability Coalition brought together past, current, and future COP presidencies, creating an important platform for promoting an integrated approach that links urban development and climate agendas, while strengthening alignment between the Paris Agreement and the New Urban Agenda. This demonstrates how seriously the Government of Azerbaijan approaches the coordination of global agendas. The Baku Call to Action of the World Urban Forum reminds us that our cities must develop in harmony with the natural systems that sustain life. At the same time, the theme of World Environment Day — ‘Inspired by Nature, Taking Action for Climate and Our Future’ — further reinforces this approach. The Baku Call to Action emphasizes that housing is a cornerstone of sustainable urban development,” she said.
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