Baku: Academia and Research roundtable was held as part of WUF13. The event discussed the role of academia and research institutions in solving the global housing problem.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, this roundtable serves as an important platform for mobilizing scientific knowledge and innovations to address the global housing crisis. The discussions were framed within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11) and the New Urban Agenda, highlighting the critical role these institutions play in finding sustainable solutions.