Special Session - Cities at the heart of connectivity: Urban reconstruction and regional cooperation (WUF13).

  The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.


How can urban reconstruction turn cities into engines of regional connectivity and shared prosperity?

Cities at the heart of connectivity: Urban reconstruction and regional cooperation.


Special Session - Cities at the heart of connectivity: Urban reconstruction and regional cooperation (WUF13)


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Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

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