Description
WUF12 will focus on localizing the Sustainable Development Goals, shedding light on the local actions and initiatives required to curb the current global challenges affecting the daily life of people, including unaffordable housing, rising living costs, climate change, the lack of basic services, and ongoing conflicts.
Who can participate?
Applicants should complete the WUF registration form based on partner category at time of registration. Below are the categories available:
National Government: Heads of States of Governments – Representatives of Government and Diplomats
Local and Regional Government: Federal Governments or State Representatives, Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Counselors, Provisional Governors and Provisional Administration Representatives, Local Authority Associations, City Councils, Townships, Prefectures and Provinces
Parliamentarian: Members of National, Regional or Federal Parliaments
Inter-Governmental Organizations: Regional Organizations, Regional Banks and International Financial Institutions, Regional Economic Communities, International Cultural, Scientific or Linguistic Organizations
Civil Society Organizations: Non-Governmental Organization representatives, Representatives of Women and Youth organizations, Social Movements, Indigenous People Organizations, Faith based organizations, Community Based Organizations, Trade Unions
Foundation: Foundation Representatives
Private Sector: Private Sector Companies, Multinational Companies, Individual Private Businesses, Business Associations, Chamber of Commerce
United Nations System: UN Agencies, UN Programmes, UN Departments, UN Offices and Funds, Regional Economic Commissions, UN Councils, other UN Entities
Academia/Research: Academic, Librarians, Researchers, Research Assistants, University Staff, Students and Professors
Media: Journalists, Cameramen, Photographers, Media Representatives
Individual: Citizens who wish to attend the World Urban Forum.
Nationals of the host country Egypt, who wish to attend the World Urban Forum and other citizens residing in Egypt.
Key Focus Areas
Dialogue 1: Housing our future
Dialogue 2: Cities and the climate crisis
Dialogue 3: Stronger together
Dialogue 4: Financing localization and localizing finance
Dialogue 5: Putting people first in a digital age
Dialogue 6: The loss of home
Timeline
November 4th - 8th, 2024
Find application form here