World Urban Forum
The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization.
The WUF was established in 2001 by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing issues facing the world today: rapid urbanisation and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies. The first WUF was held in Nairobi, Kenya in 2002 and has been held around the world ever since.
Representatives of national, regional and local governments, academics, business people, community leaders, urban planners and civil society representatives will be among the thousands of people are expected to attend WUF12 which is co-organized by The Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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WUF: Theme, numbers & facts
Theme: Transforming Our Cities for a Better Urban Future
Attendance: 17,000+ attendees from 158 countries.
Place: Katowice, Poland
Date: 26 to 30 June 2022
17,000+ attendees
Theme: Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation
Attendance: 13,000+ attendees from 160 countries.
Place: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Date: 8 to 13 February 2020
13,000+ attendees
Theme: Cities 2030 – Cities for All: Implementing the New Urban Agenda
Attendance: 24000+ participants including representatives from 45 least developed countries.
Place: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: 7 to 13 February 2018
24000+ participants
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Road to WUF
The WUF12, convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will take place in Cairo, Egypt. This will be the first time in over 20 years, the forum is returning to the African continent, and it is the first time that it will be held in a megacity.
WUF12 makes history: record attendance and a call to action for cities
WUF12 day 4: Transforming loss into hope and inclusive urban futures
Collaboration takes centre stage on Day 3 of WUF12
Day 2 at WUF12: Housing, Climate Action, and a Vision for the Future
World Urban Forum in Cairo opens with record-breaking attendance and call for local solutions
Explore WUF12 host city through Cairo Urban Week
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The World Urban Forum returns to Africa: Join us in Cairo for WUF12!
Application open for WUF12 Urban Expo featuring awards and testing grounds
Applications open for WUF12 partner-led events
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Shaping our urban future: Closing reflections from WUF12
WUF12 Highlights | Day 4
