Within the framework of WUF13, a scientific session entitled “Modern Challenges in Urban Greenery and Landscape Architecture” was jointly organized by the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Institute of Botany PLE of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Azerbaijan Botanists Society Public Union.

The event, held at the pavilion of the NGO Agency at the “WUF13 Urban Expo,” aimed to discuss modern approaches, scientific and practical solutions, and sustainable urban development directions in the field of urban greenery and landscape architecture.

Opening the event, Professor Sayyara Ibadullayeva, Acting Director of the Institute of Botany PLE and Chairperson of the Azerbaijan Botanists Society Public Union, welcomed the guests and participants and emphasized the significance of hosting the WUF13 event in our country. She noted that the forum serves as an important platform for expanding international cooperation in the fields of urban planning, ecological sustainability, and green urbanization.

During the event, which continued with panel discussions, presentations were delivered on current topics such as sustainable urban greenery in the context of climate change, the role of urban gardens in urban ecosystems, ex-situ conservation of endemic plants, geobotanical approaches to urban greening, participation of civil society, phytosanitary control in urban landscaping, wastewater treatment using micro- and macroalgae, as well as biodiversity conservation. The presentations also included exchanges of ideas on maintaining ecological balance in urban environments, innovative greening methods, and future development prospects of landscape architecture.

As part of the event, a special exhibition prepared by young specialists, reflecting the future directions of landscape architecture, was also displayed at the pavilion. The exhibition attracted participants’ interest with various visual projects related to urban greening, ecological design, and sustainable urban environments.