Rebuilding beyond bricks: World Urban Forum focuses on housing, community support in war-torn cities
- Date: 2024-11-07 12:00
- Source: UN-Habitat
The 11th World Urban Forum (WUF11) kicked off today in Katowice, Poland, with a focus on rebuilding war-torn cities and ensuring that housing and community support are at the heart of urban recovery efforts.
The forum, which is being held under the theme “Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future,” brought together mayors, urban planners, architects, and civil society organizations from around the world to discuss the challenges and opportunities of urban development in the 21st century.
In his opening remarks, UN-Habitat Executive Director Maimunah Mohd Sharif said that the war in Ukraine had highlighted the need for a new approach to urban recovery.
“We need to move beyond the traditional focus on rebuilding infrastructure and instead focus on rebuilding communities,” she said. “This means providing housing, healthcare, education, and other essential services. It also means empowering local communities to participate in the rebuilding process.”
The forum featured a number of sessions on the challenges of rebuilding war-torn cities. One session, titled “Housing and Community Support in Post-Conflict Cities,” brought together experts from around the world to discuss best practices for providing housing and other essential services to communities affected by war.
Another session, titled “The Role of Local Governments in Urban Recovery,” focused on the importance of local governments in coordinating and implementing recovery efforts.
The forum also featured a number of exhibitions on innovative approaches to urban recovery. One exhibition, titled “The Power of Community in Rebuilding Cities,” showcased a number of community-led initiatives that are helping to rebuild war-torn cities.
The World Urban Forum is the world’s premier conference on sustainable urbanization. It is held every two years and brings together a wide range of stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of urban development.
The 11th World Urban Forum is being held in Katowice, Poland, from June 26-30, 2024.
Rebuilding beyond bricks: World Urban Forum focuses on housing, community support in war-torn cities
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