World’s Largest Urban Development Forum Concludes with Cairo Call to Action
Cairo, Egypt – November 8, 2024
The 10th World Urban Forum (WUF10), the world’s largest urban development event, has concluded with a resounding call for transformative actions to create more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities.
Over 25,000 delegates from 190 countries gathered in Cairo, Egypt, for the six-day forum, which focused on the theme “Cities for All: Building Better Urban Futures.” The event marked the largest gathering of urban stakeholders in history.
The WUF10 Cairo Call to Action emphasizes the urgent need for global collaboration to address the challenges facing cities, including climate change, poverty, inequality, and rapid urbanization. The call outlines six key priorities for action:
- Invest in sustainable urban infrastructure: Invest in energy-efficient buildings, transportation, water and sanitation systems, and green public spaces.
- Promote inclusive and affordable housing: Ensure access to affordable and decent housing for all, particularly the most vulnerable populations.
- Foster economic opportunities for all: Create jobs, support entrepreneurship, and promote skills development to ensure economic inclusion for all urban residents.
- Protect and enhance the environment: Implement measures to reduce pollution, combat climate change, and conserve natural resources in cities.
- Strengthen disaster resilience: Invest in disaster preparedness, early warning systems, and response mechanisms to mitigate the impacts of natural and man-made disasters.
- Promote good governance and citizen engagement: Foster transparency, accountability, and participation in urban decision-making processes.
“The Cairo Call to Action is a roadmap for the future of cities,” said Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, the United Nations agency responsible for promoting sustainable urbanization. “It is a call for transformative actions that will make our cities more equitable, sustainable, and resilient.”
The forum featured a series of dialogues, workshops, and exhibitions showcasing innovative solutions and best practices in urban development. Participants shared their experiences, exchanged ideas, and forged partnerships to advance sustainable urbanization.
In addition to the Cairo Call to Action, the forum produced several other key outcomes:
- The launch of the Global Urban Observatory (GUO), a platform for data and knowledge sharing on urban issues.
- The adoption of the New Urban Agenda Declaration of Cairo, reaffirming the global commitment to the New Urban Agenda, adopted at Habitat III in 2016.
- The release of the World Cities Report 2024, which provides insights into the latest trends in urbanization and offers policy recommendations.
“WUF10 has been a resounding success, bringing together the global urban community to envision a better future for our cities,” said Khaled Fahmy, Governor of Cairo. “The Cairo Call to Action will serve as a blueprint for transformative actions to make our cities more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient.”
The 11th World Urban Forum (WUF11) is scheduled to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2026.
World’s largest urban development forum concludes with Cairo Call to Action
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