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At the international conference titled “Global South Youth Platform: The Role of Youth in Urban Planning in the Decolonization Process,” organized by the Baku Initiative Group, important decisions regarding the platform’s operational directions, future priorities, and international cooperation opportunities were adopted within the framework of the first official meeting of the Global South Youth Platform. […]

“I am proud of Azerbaijan’s initiatives regarding plastic recycling and the fight against pollution.” elchi reports that Nizami Ganjavi International Center co-chair Ismail Serageldin said this during the session “Combating Plastic Pollution: Promoting Livable Cities and Circular Economy” held within the framework of WUF13. He stated that the volume of plastic in the oceans is […]

The Global South is rising with its potential, ideas, innovations, and solutions. The importance of the Global South NGOs Platform lies in its ability to bring together different regions of the world. The unification of Southern countries is a very powerful approach. “Elchi” reports that this was stated by Dima Al-Khatib, Director of the UN […]

For the transformation of informal settlements, it is essential to officially recognize these areas and implement integrated solutions that encompass all sectors. elchi reports that this was stated by Anaclaudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), during her speech at the dialogue session titled “Transforming Informal Settlements and Slums: Housing […]

On the next day of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku, a dialogue session titled “Transformation of informal settlements and slums: housing provision for the world” was organized. elchi reports that the session is attended by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov, UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach, as well as government officials […]