It is estimated that by 2050 more than two thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, up from about 54 percent today. While the many benefits of organized and efficient cities are well understood, we need to recognize that this rapid, often unplanned urbanization brings risks of profound social instability, risks to critical infrastructure, potential water crises and the potential for devastating spread of disease. 

 The difficulties caused by urbanization in the world were discussed in Baku.

For many countries around the world, urbanization turns to be a huge problem and to solve this issue specific plan should be prepared. This idea was discussed during the Central and Eastern Europe Regional Meeting on the topic of “Leadership in Sustainable Urbanization” organized by oikos Baku. The 4 days lasting event was held on 7th - 10th September met by a huge interest of 30 local and 20 international participants. The most memorable part of the first day of the event was a theater performance called “The Earth and Human”. The issues and difficulties caused by urbanization were emphasized through the speeches and seminars of the founder of "Green Baku" Samir Qadirov, the CEO of "Green Building Council Azerbaijan" Fuad Baghirov and the representatives of Ernst&Young Azerbaijan Orkhan Rajabov and Zulala Abdulazizova.

On the next day Fuad Baghirov, Muslum Imranli - Co-Founder of "PİLLƏ" and Professor of ADA University Anar Valiyev clarified the ways of solving the problem through the panel discussion on the topic of "Urban Planning" and "Divided Cities"   On the last day of the event, the participants of Central and Eastern Europe Regional Meeting visited the Paper Recycling facility of Azersun Holding and got familiarized with the work process.

Note: “oikos” is one of the most important international student organizations on the topic of sustainable development. About 40 local branches of the organization perform in more than 21 countries. A professional team of the international union of “oikos” consisting of 1000 students and 3000 alumni covers 50000 students and young people.

oikos Baku is one of the leading student organizations regarding the topic of sustainable business.  ikos Baku empowers students by experiential learning process to understand the concept of sustainability in economics and management through a rich portfolio of projects.  oikos Baku believes that social, environmental and economic sustainability belong together and are essential elements for a better tomorrow.  Therefore, oikos Baku tries to reach as many students as possible and make sustainability a constant companion in their future decisions.