Azerbaijan’s Recovery Plan Gains Global Forum Support

Ministers at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, endorsed Azerbaijan’s 4SRP initiative for post-conflict recovery. The plan, titled Smart, Sustainable Settlements for Safe Return, received support in both the Baku Call to Action and a ministerial meeting document. Azerbaijan developed the 4SRP jointly with UN-Habitat, the International Organization for Migration, and the Baku Climate and Peace Center during the WUF13 conference.

The initiative focuses on integrated urban planning addressing climate change, displacement, and conflict. Azerbaijan’s reconstruction work in the Karabakh and East Zangazur regions will inform international standards. The Baku Call to Action, outlining global urban development policy for the next two years, specifically supports the 4SRP’s goals of prioritizing reconstruction and facilitating the return of displaced people.

Partners view the 4SRP as a means to develop urban planning models for vulnerable regions and attract climate and investment financing. The initiative's long-term success depends on continued collaboration and funding.