WUF13 Newsletter
October 2025
Media
Journalists are invited to register for the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 17–22 May 2026. This event offers a unique platform for media professionals to cover global discussions on sustainable urban development, housing, and the future of cities.
For the detailed guidelines, please visit the Media section under Practical Info.
News
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22 May 2026_World Urban Forum concludes in Baku with over 57,000 participants advancing a new global push on housing
20 May 2026_UIA 2030 Award – Winners of the Third Cycle Announced at the World Urban Forum in Baku
19 May 2026_UN-Habitat and Alwaleed Philanthropies (Global) sign partnership to advance inclusive housing for persons with disabilities
19 May 2026_Nearly half of humanity may be affected by a global crisis in housing, according to a new UN report
19 May 2026_Record number of countries now integrate cities, housing, and urban services into climate plans, UN-Habitat report finds
18 May 2026_UN-Habitat to launch World Cities Report 2026 on the global housing crisis at WUF13
Media advisories
Media advisory_Official Closing Press Conference for the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13)
Media advisory_UN-Habitat to launch World Cities Report 2026 on the global housing crisis at WUF13
Media advisory_Official Opening Press Conference for the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13)
Media advisory_Online regional media briefing - Asia Pacific.pdf
Media advisory_Online regional media briefing - Arab States.pdf
WUF13 official media invitation
Speeches and Statements
Closing Remarks by Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Closing Ceremony, 22 May 2026
Closing Remarks by Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach, Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General, thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Closing Ceremony, 22 May 2026
Chair’s Summary of the Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda
Statement by Christopher Elisara, Faith for Cities, at the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku on the Faith Pavilion Call to Action on Housing
Statement by Şiir Kılkış, Vice-Chair, Working Group III, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, at the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku on the role of urban areas in addressing climate change
Opening remarks by the UN-Habitat Executive Director at the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum
IISD coverage
Media Kit
Media partners
Events like WUF cannot become a reality without our media partners, who support us along the entire journey. Below you can find a list of our partners who have offered their support and helped promote the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum.
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Housing the world (WUF13)
Highlights from Day 5 of WUF13
