About
The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the world’s premier conference on urban issues, convened by UN-Habitat. Since its inception in 2001, WUF has provided a platform for diverse voices—policymakers, local and regional governments, urban planners, and citizens—to come together and discuss pressing urban challenges. It emphasizes the role of sustainable urban development in achieving global goals, particularly SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities. Local and regional governments can share experiences, showcase innovations, and influence global urban development agendas.
WUF12
This year’s WUF12, held in Cairo, Egypt, focuses on “Sustainable Urban Future through Inclusive and Effective Multilateralism.” The forum addresses key themes such as climate action, affordable housing, and urban resilience, emphasizing the need for local and regional governments to be at the forefront of these efforts.
ICLEI at WUF
By engaging with global partners, ICLEI aims to showcase successful projects and advocate for greater local involvement in shaping sustainable urban development strategies. Our experts are engaged on the ground, and are leading or participating in numerous events, playing a critical role in advancing sustainable urban development at WUF12.
In particular, ICLEI Africa will be on the ground in full force. You can find their specific agenda here.
- 2-3 Nov | All day | GWOPA General Assembly
- 4 Nov | 11:00 – 15:00 | World Assembly (GTF) | Plenary Room A
- 5 Nov | 09:00 – 12:00 | Access-Accelerating Access to Low Carbon Urban Mobility Solutions through Digitalization | Multipurpose Room 16
- 5 Nov | 09:00 – 12:00 | Innovative Options to Attract Investors (Gap Fund SUP International Event – project deliverable) | Multipurpose Room 14
- 5 Nov | 11:00 – 12:30 | Local Solutions, Global Impact: The Role of Small and Medium Cities in Accelerating Climate Action | Room D
- 5 Nov | 11:00 – 12:30 | Building Resilient Cities: Bridging the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Gap
- 5 Nov | 13:00 | GlobalABC Publication Launch
- 5 Nov | 13:00 – 14:30 | Launch of the BRICS Report | Voices from Cities Room C
- 5 Nov | 13:00 – 14:30 | Unlocking the Potential of Local Data to Foster Sustainable and Livable Cities | Multipurpose Room 11
- 5 Nov | 13:00 – 14:30 | Bridging the Gap – Unlocking Finance for Local Climate Projects | Multipurpose Room 8
- 5 Nov | 13:30 | Sustainable Mobility in the Metropolis: How Can Local Actions Support a Mobility Transition in Mega-Cities? | German Pavilion
- 5 Nov | 15:00 – 16:30 | One UN – Investing in the Nexus of Climate and Biodiversity at the Urban Scale | One UN Room A
- 5 Nov | 15:00 – 16:30 | CoMSSA Session (Emerging Giants: Sub-Saharan African Cities Spearheading Sustainable Progress) | Room D
- 5 Nov | 17:00 – 18:30 | #GenerationRestoration: From Brownfields and Concrete Jungles to Sustainable and Green Urban Landscapes | SDGs in Action Room A
- 5 Nov | 18:00 – 19:30 | 15-Minute City and the City of Proximity: Global Examples and Learnings in the Context of African Cities | Multipurpose Room 2
- 5 Nov | TBC | Technology and Digitalization as Tools to Accelerate a Just Transition to a Sustainable Future for Cities
- 6 Nov | 11:45 – 13:15 | Urban Resilience & Circular Economy of Water – Morocco Focus | Moroccan Pavilion
- 6 Nov | 13:00 – 14:30 | Innovative Financial Mechanisms to Support the Transformation of Urban Agrifood Systems | Multipurpose Room 10
- 6 Nov | 13:00 – 18:00 | Planning in Crisis: A Food-Water-Energy Nexus Approach to Resilience | Helnan Landmark Hotel
- 6 Nov | 15:00 | Heat, Health, Housing: Reflecting on Gaps and Opportunities in a Changing Climate | Multipurpose Room 9
- 6 Nov | 15:00 – 16:30 | Scaling-up Financing for an Urban Shift towards Nature-Positive and Climate-Resilient Cities | One UN Room B
- 6 Nov | 15:00 – 16:30 | Monitoring Urban Fabric for Data-Driven Planning and Decision-Making | Multipurpose Room 13
- 6 Nov | 17:00 – 18:30 | Water as Leverage’s City Champion Challenge: Scaling Urban Water Resilience Globally Through Local Leadership | Multipurpose Room 19
- 7 Nov | 09:00 – 12:00 | Governing the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Learning from African Cities | Multipurpose Room 1
- 7 Nov | 13:00 – 14:30 | Building Climate Resilience for Urban Communities: Localization of Resilience Assessment for Sustainable, Adaptive, and Inclusive Development | Multipurpose Room 12
- 8 Nov | 09:00 – 12:00 | Launch of the Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility | Urban Library – Room A
- 8 Nov | 09:00 – 12:00 | Overcoming the Implementation Gap: Lessons from ‘Cities Forward’
- 8 Nov | 09:00 – 10:00 | Accelerating Urban Climate Action: Operationalizing the COP27 Surge Initiative
- TBC | TBC | Smart Building: IPGC and ICLEI in the Realization of the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda
- TBC | TBC | Incorporating Technologies in the Long Term: Practical Strategies for Cities in the Technological Race for a Sustainable Future
- 8 Nov | 11:00 – 11:45 | Urban Resilience in Focus: Tackling Loss & Damage in Informal Settings | German Pavilion
- 8 Nov | 12:45 | Urban Resilience Recap: Key Takeaways from WUF12 | UN Arena – Room UA 28