Name of the Event: World Urban Forum WUF12

Date: 4 – 8 November 2024

Place: Cairo, Egypt

Mode: Hybrid Format

Link to Apply:

From 4 to 8 November 2024, Cairo will host thousands of participants from around the globe, including government officials, urban planners, community leaders, business representatives, and civil society organizations. This year, this large gathering – one of the largest United Nations non-legislative events – is organized by UN-Habitat in collaboration with the Government of Egypt and focuses on local actions for sustainable cities and communities.

This year’s theme, “It all starts at home: Local actions for sustainable cities and communities,” encourages participants to think beyond physical structures and explore the cultural, social, economic, and environmental dimensions of urban life.

Key topics to be discussed at WUF12 include:

• Adequate housing for all and the transformation of informal settlements

• Cities and the climate crisis

• Partnerships and coalitions to bridge global goals to local realities

• Unlocking local financing for sustainable development

• Harnessing technology to enhance quality of life without leaving no one behind

• Building safe homes in the face of destruction and displacement.

Travel expenses to the event will be covered.

Who can Apply?

Preference is given to young people under age 25,

If you work, study, or lead an organization working on relevant topics including:

• urban access to digital infrastructure,

• improving the availability of basic services,

• ensuring the safety of young people in cities,

• access to public spaces for young people and child-friendly spaces,

• other topics relating to youth and sustainable urban development