Media

Journalists are invited to register for the Twelfth Session of the World Urban Forum, taking place in Cairo from 4-8 November 2024. This event offers a unique platform for media professionals to cover global discussions on sustainable urban development and the future of cities.

For the latest updates and guidelines for media, please visit the Media section under Practical Info.

Media registration

News

A delegate learned about the impact of WUF at the WUF13 booth during the Assembly. © UN-Habitat/Peter Ndolo

On the road to Baku: Housing takes centre stage at WUF13

From dialogue to insight: New publications capture WUF12’s impact and voices

06 December 2024

UN-Habitat invites countries and cities to host WUF14: Are you ready to lead?

11 November 2024

WUF12 makes history: record attendance and a call to action for cities

WUF12 Outcomes

Cairo Call to Action _ WUF12

Press Kit

WUF12 Press Kit All you need to know about the twelfth session

Press releases

06 Dec _ WUF14 Open Call 06 Dec _ WUF14 Open Call 08 Nov _ Closing of the tweltfh session of the World Urban Forum 07 Nov _ SURGe Initiative 05 Nov _ World Cities Report 2024 04 Nov _ WUF12 announcement_ media stakeout 04 Nov _ WUF12 Opening Press Release 04 Nov _ Opening remarks by UN-Habitat Executive Director 04 Nov _ Speech by Arab Republic of Egypt’s President at WUF12 29 Oct _ WUF Speakers Press Releaser 22 Oct _ Press Release on highlighted events.pdf 18 Oct _ WUF12 Online Press Conference.pdf 14 Oct _ Egypt and UN-Habitat Joint Press Conference 09 Sept _ WUF12 Press Release UN-Habitat announces the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum returning to Africa after 20 years

Speeches and statements

WUF12 Official Opening Speech by the President of Egypt WUF12 Official Opening Speech by UN-Habitat Executive Director

Newsletters and media materials

IISD Bulletin - WUF12 Day 4

8 Nov 2024

IISD Bulletin - WUF12 Day 3

7 Nov 2024

IISD Bulletin - WUF12 Day 2

6 Nov 2024

WUF Media materials Images, backgrounds, logos (external Trello link)

IISD Bulletin - WUF12 Day 1

5 Nov 2024

Newsletter Vol. 10

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May 2024

Newsletter Vol. 11

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August 2024

Newsletter Vol. 9

English | Français | Русский | 中文 | العربية | Español

March 2024

Videos

Videos

Shaping our urban future: Closing reflections from WUF12

WUF12 Highlights | Day 4

WUF12 Highlights | Day 3

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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 twelfth session of the World Urban Forum.