World Urban Forum
The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization.
WUF was established in 2001 by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing issues facing the world today: rapid urbanization 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 WUF13 which is co-organized by The Government of Republic of Azerbaijan.
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WUF: Theme, numbers & facts
Theme: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities
Place: Baku, Azerbaijan
Date: 17 to 22 May 2026
Theme: It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities
Attendance: 25,000 Participants (in-person & online) from 182 countries.
Place: Cairo, Egypt
Date: 4 to 8 November 2024
25,000 Participants
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
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Road to WUF
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), convened by UN-Habitat, will bring together a wide range of urban stakeholders to explore solutions to the growing global housing crisis and to position housing as a foundation for safe and resilient cities and communities.
On the road to Baku: Housing takes centre stage at WUF13
UN-Habitat invites countries and cities to host WUF14: Are you ready to lead?
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
![Joint opening assemblies at the WUF11 in Katowice, Poland. 26 June 2022 [UN-Habitat/ Tomasz Filipowicz]](/sites/default/files/styles/news_318x200_/public/2024-09/52233895300_7dd333ece8_o.jpg?itok=WzoLx9FO)
The World Urban Forum returns to Africa: Join us in Cairo for WUF12!
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Shaping our urban future: Closing reflections from WUF12
WUF12 Highlights | Day 4
