Opening press conference for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12)

Ali Aslan

Facilitator

November 4, 2024 | 13:00 - 14:00

Press Conference Center

UN-Habitat

Kenya

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WUF12

Press Conference Centre

Summary

Join us for the official opening press conference of the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12).
This year’s Forum, taking place in Cairo – a city that intertwines rich history and modernism – marks a significant moment for sustainable urban development and marks a return to the African continent after more than 20 years. WUF12 is set to feature nearly 600 events that focus on localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing the global housing crisis, rising living costs, and climate emergencies.

Objectives

WUF12 will gather national, regional, and local government representatives, academics, business leaders, urban planners, and civil society to discuss the pressing urban challenges facing our world today. The Forum’s theme, "It all starts at home: Local actions for sustainable cities and communities," underlines the vital role of local efforts in tackling global challenges like the housing crisis and climate change.

WHAT: Opening press conference for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum
WHEN: 4 November 2024, 13:00-13:45 (GMT+2) and online
WHERE: WUF12 Press Centre, Egypt International Exhibitions Centre, Cairo, Egypt
WHO: UN-Habitat and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Speakers:
• Anacláudia Rossbach, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat
• Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, Egypt
• Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, Egypt
• Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Egypt