19 May | 10:30–11:30
UN-Habitat Arena
The UN-Habitat Arena is a curated space showcasing the organization’s perspective on the Forum theme and its work to secure and promote housing for all. It serves as a stage to highlight flagship projects and partnerships, and as an exhibition platform for ongoing initiatives. The Arena also provides opportunities for WUF participants to engage directly with UN-Habitat teams, exchange knowledge, and explore new avenues for collaboration.
UN-Habitat Arena Schedule
19 May | 12:00–13:00
From Policy to Impact: Scaling Housing Delivery
19 May | 13:30–14:30
NDCs 3.0: Urban Law and Multi-level Governance to Enable Climate Commitments
19 May | 15:00–16:00
World Cities Report 2026
19 May | 16:30–17:30
Community-led housing in Europe – tools for cities beyond markets
20 May | 10:30–11:30
Two Regions, One Agenda: Lessons for Inclusive Urban Regeneration
20 May | 12:00–13:00
SDG Localization: Driving System Change through Partnerships and Innovation
20 May | 13:30–14:30
The Baku Urban Award: Scaling Housing Solutions for Global Impact
20 May | 15:00–16:00
Climate adaptation, biodiversity, and resilient construction
20 May | 16:30–17:30
Transforming informal settlements: Data, standards, and practice
21 May | 10:30–11:30
Healthy and Caring Cities in Action
21 May | 12:00–13:00
UN 2026 Water Conference: Urban housing roadmap
21 May | 13:30–14:30
Housing Market Innovation: Blending Planning and Finance for Inclusive Urban Growth
21 May | 15:00–16:00
Practicing Housing at the Centre of Crisis Response
21 May | 16:30–17:30
Managing displacement across the humanitarian–development nexus and area-based approach
22 May | 10:00–11:00
Our Collective Efforts on the New Urban Agenda for the next 10 years
22 May | 11:15–12:15
Land Governance and Land-Based Solutions for Housing
22 May | 12:30–13:30