An event titled “Media as a Driver of Public Discourse on Urban Resilience and Housing” was held within the framework of the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13), organized by the “Media Development Center (MDC)” Public Union with the organizational support of the Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations, APA reports.
Heads of structural divisions of the Media Development Agency, media representatives, international experts, members of parliament, and representatives of various institutions participated in the event.
Member of the Supervisory Board of the Media Development Agency and lecturer in Communication and Digital Media at ADA University, Shafag Mehraliyeva, stated in her speech that international platforms such as WUF13 play an important role in public discussions on urban planning, sustainable development, and urbanization issues. It was noted that media professionalism, digital communication, and high-quality public information are of particular importance in properly conveying such global initiatives to society.
Rasim Baghirov, Director of the International Relations and Documentation Department of the Media Development Agency, spoke about the role of the media in properly informing the public about urban planning and sustainable development issues. It was noted that the professional and responsible coverage of issues related to urbanization, climate change, and urban resilience is an important factor in the modern information environment.
The event included an exchange of views on urban resilience, housing policy, climate challenges, and public communication issues.
