AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Urban Forum in Baku: WUF13 keeps drawing global attention—over 40,000 participants from 182 countries registered, with the theme “Housing the World: Safe and Sustainable Cities and Communities” driving sessions on the housing crisis, climate shocks, and urban governance. Heritage-to-Resilience: At the Turkish Pavilion, a WUF13 panel spotlighted “Turkic Houses,” arguing traditional architecture can strengthen community life and help cities recover sustainably. Gender + Climate: Another WUF13 discussion pushed a gender perspective on climate and housing, stressing that women and girls face disproportionate risks and should shape resilience policies. Culture on the move: International Museum Day is being marked worldwide, including in Azerbaijan, under “Museums Bridging Divides.” Sports + Health: Baku hosted an inclusive anti-doping conference for women and girls, plus a medical symposium on emergency allergology and acute toxico-allergic conditions. Diplomacy: Azerbaijan welcomed Pakistan’s Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Baku, with both sides highlighting expanded trade and cooperation. Arts calendar: The 4th Baku Contemporary Music Days opens May 18–24, bringing local and international contemporary composers and performers.
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