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World Urban Forum

17–22 May 2026, Baku, Azerbaijan

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World Urban Forum

The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization.

WUF was established in 2001 by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing issues facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies. The first WUF was held in Nairobi, Kenya in 2002 and has been held around the world ever since.

Representatives of national, regional and local governments, academics, business people, community leaders, urban planners and civil society representatives will be among the thousands of people are expected to attend WUF13 which is co-organized by the Government of Republic of Azerbaijan.

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UN-Habitat Executive Director moderated a high-level panel titled "Addressing the global housing crisis together”

Housing and multilateral action in focus at NGIC High-Level Meeting ahead of WUF13
UN-Habitat and Azerbaijan step up global outreach for WUF13
Media accreditation opens for WUF13 in Baku amid growing global housing crisis
Putting stakeholders at the heart of WUF13

WUF: Theme, numbers & facts

Theme: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities
Place: Baku, Azerbaijan
Date: 17 to 22 May 2026

Theme:  It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities
Attendance: 25,000 Participants (in-person & online) from 182 countries.
Place: Cairo, Egypt
Date: 4 to 8 November 2024

25,000 Participants

Theme: Transforming Our Cities for a Better Urban Future
Attendance: 17,000+ attendees from 158 countries.
Place: Katowice, Poland
Date: 26 to 30 June 2022

17,000+ attendees
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Road to WUF

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), convened by UN-Habitat, will bring together a wide range of urban stakeholders to explore solutions to the growing global housing crisis and to position housing as a foundation for safe and resilient cities and communities.

UN-Habitat Executive Director moderated a high-level panel titled "Addressing the global housing crisis together”

Housing and multilateral action in focus at NGIC High-Level Meeting ahead of WUF13

Diplomats in Geneva were briefed on the engagement opportunities at WUF13

UN-Habitat and Azerbaijan step up global outreach for WUF13

Media representatives are invited to register for WUF13 to cover the 6-day event in Baku

Media accreditation opens for WUF13 in Baku amid growing global housing crisis

UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach (right) engaging with stakeholders during the second Global Stakeholder Dialogue

Putting stakeholders at the heart of WUF13

A WUF13-linked panel at AMFHUD6 spotlighted Arab experiences in affordable, resilient and inclusive housing.

Doha Declaration highlights WUF13 as key platform for regional engagement

Participants passing the Urban Library booth at the Urban Expo

Secure your space at the WUF13 Urban Expo and showcase solutions for the cities of tomorrow

Partner-led events are a major component of the World Urban Forum

WUF13 opens applications for partner-led events

WUF13 will serve as global checkpoint for the New Urban Agenda

WUF13 preparations accelerate as Member States briefed in Nairobi

Journalist asking questions at the media briefing

World Urban Forum set to serve as global checkpoint for the New Urban Agenda
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WUF13 Baku: Global action on the housing crisis
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Shaping our urban future: Closing reflections from WUF12
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