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Azerbaijan hosts World Environment Day 2026 amid climate crisis

The Earth is sending undeniable signals. From rising seas and raging wildfires to melting glaciers, the planet is making it clear that humanity is crossing the critical 1.5°C warming threshold. For decades, global climate warnings have been met with delay and denial, but a powerful counter-signal is finally emerging. Renewable energy is expanding rapidly, forests are being replanted, and cities are being redesigned for sustainability.

05 Jun 2026-11:14
Euronews highlights legacy of WUF13 in Baku - VIDEO

Euronews has aired a special report highlighting the outcomes and legacy of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), which was held in Baku and brought together thousands of participants from around the world.

30 May 2026-23:05
How Baku turned WUF13 into a global blueprint for future cities

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, a political observer, and a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

27 May 2026-10:18
After WUF13, Baku turns urban agenda Into global political message

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

26 May 2026-16:06
Azerbaijan and Georgia restore daily Baku-Tbilisi train service

After a six-year interruption, the Baku-Tbilisi-Baku passenger train has resumed operations.

26 May 2026-11:59
How Azerbaijan turned urban diplomacy into a global political platform

In international affairs, some events follow protocol, generate headlines for a few days, and gradually fade from public attention. Others manage to reshape the framework through which global challenges are discussed.

25 May 2026-06:01
Baku emerges as a hub for global dialogue: Azerbaijan’s strategic role takes center stage at WUF13

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

24 May 2026-20:27
WUF13 in Baku: When urban policy became global diplomacy

24 May 2026-10:18
WUF13 in Baku: Azerbaijan’s rising role in global urban agenda

Editor's note: Aysel Mammadzada is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

23 May 2026-18:08
Azerbaijan’s urban development experience is becoming part of the global agenda

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

23 May 2026-17:35