Sun, 17 May
|Baku
World Urban Forum (WUF13)
Themed “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities,” WUF13 will address the global housing crisis, climate resilience, and sustainable urbanization. It will convene policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders to discuss implementing the New Urban Agenda and SDGs, with a focus on
Time & Location
17 May 2026, 19:00 – 22 May 2026, 23:00
Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan
About the event
Overview of the World Urban Forum (WUF13)
The World Urban Forum (WUF) is a global conference organized by UN-Habitat that focuses on urban issues and sustainable development. The 13th session, known as WUF13, took place from February 5 to February 11, 2022, in Katowice, Poland. This forum brought together various stakeholders, including government officials, urban planners, researchers, civil society representatives, and private sector leaders, to discuss pressing urban challenges and innovative solutions.
Themes and Objectives
WUF13 centered around the theme "Transforming Our Cities for a Better Urban Future." The main objectives included:
Promoting sustainable urban development practices.
Encouraging partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders.