World Urban Forum

The World Urban Forum 13 focus is to raise awareness of sustainable urbanization, improve knowledge of and exchange of best practices and policies on sustainable urban development, and increase coordination and cooperation to advance and implement sustainable urbanization..

The WUF13 theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities” will shine a global spotlight on the urgent need to address the global housing crisis and position housing as a driver of inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development.

The six Dialogues at WUF13 will look at housing through different dimensions: how it can be recognized and advanced as a human right; how it can be placed at the centre of policy and practice across levels of governance and global agendas; and how ensuring adequate and equitable housing for all can unlock broader progress towards more inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities.