World Urban Forum WUF 12
WUF12WUF12
4-8 November, 2024Cairo, EgyptAboutParticipating CitiesEventsSpeakers
It all starts locally and together
It all starts at home and now
Meaningful change starts in our cities. Addressing challenges like unaffordable housing, climate change, and access to essential services must happen at the local level.
At WUF12, we will join cities and urban leaders to call for collective action, embracing a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach that responds to the unique needs of each city and community.
Join us and our member cities at #WUF12 at the events below.
Questions? contact [email protected]
AmmanBarcelonaBroward CountyCape TownJakartaLagosMelbourneRamallahRio de JaneiroEvents
R-Cities will be participating in the following events at the World Urban Forum (WUF 12). For questions, please contact [email protected]. All times are in Eastern Europe Standard Time (EEST).
Date & Time
Event
Partners
Location
Tuesday, Nov 511:00-12:30
Navigating the Polycrisis: Evidence-based Policy for Resilient Cities
Community Jameel
Egypt International Exhibition Center, Room A - SDGs in Action
Tuesday, Nov 513:00-14:30
Learning to Collaborate: Embracing the Role of International Donors and Investors in Delivering a Step-Change in the Supply and Demand of Gender-Sensitive Green Affordable Housing.
Reall
Multipurpose room 03
Tuesday, Nov 513:00-14:30
Climate-neutral and Smart Cities: Sparking global system transformation locally
Vinnova
Multipurpose room 12
Tuesday, Nov 517:00-18:00
Cities at the Forefront:
Multi-level Governance for Urban Water Resilience
Deltares
Voices from Cities - room E
Wednesday, Nov 6 9:00-10:30
Scorching Cities: Solutions to Combat Extreme Heat
University of Pennsylvania
SDGs in Action - Room B
Wednesday, Nov 6 9:00-12:00
Empowering Cities for the Just Transition: Spatial Justice as a Framework for Policy Design and Evaluation
TuDelft
Multipurpose room 05
Wednesday, Nov 6 13:00-18:00
Planning in Crisis:
A Food Water Energy Nexus Approach to Resilience
ICLEI
Helnan Landmark Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
Thursday, Nov 713:00-14:30
Building Climate Resilience for Urban Communities: Localization of Resilience Assessment for sustainable, affordable, and inclusive development
ICLEI
Multipurpose room 12
Thursday, Nov 713:00-14:30
Empowering Local Climate Action: Governance, Data, and Contextual Insights from Cities in Asia and Africa
United Nations University
Multipurpose room 16
Thursday, Nov 812:45-13:45
Urban Resilience Recap: Key Takeaways from Wuf12
UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat Arena
Lina LiakouR-Cities Global Director of City Engagement & PracticeAhmad MalkawiCity Manger of AmmanAhmed K AbuLabanChief Resilience Officer and City Director, RamallahMaria BuhigasCity Architect of the City of BarcelonaHélène ChartierDirector of Urban Planning and Design C40 Cities
Dr. Ahmed ElsayedDirector, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab Middle East and North AfricaCléa DaridanHead of Arts and Culture Community JameelEsteban LeonHead of the City Resilience Global ProgrammeDima ZogheibAssociate Director at ArupMike HendersonAssociate Director at ArupDr. Nuha EltinaySenior Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation Expert, ICLEI Local Governments for SustainabilityJeff WoodsRegional Urban Advisor for Africa, IFRCDaniel StanderBoard of Directors R-Cities, Special Advisor to the United NationsNisreen DaoudChief Resilience Officer AmmanLaura Ruiz OliverosUrban Climate Resilience Program Lead, Spanish Red CrossStephanie JanssenSocial Inclusion and Nature-Based Solutions Expert, Deltares Alison LeightonChief Executive Officer of the City of MelbourneSabrina Couvin Rodriguez Water Governance Specialist, Deltares Maria Eugènia Gay Rosell Deputy Delegate for International Relations and Agenda 2030, Barcelona Jennifer Jurado Chief Resilience Officer, Broward CountyDr. Folayinka Dania Chief Resilience Officer of Lagos StateMounir LaymouriMayor of TangierLluïsa Moret SabidóMayor of Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona Provincial CouncilJosep Canals MolinaSecretary General MedCitiesIsabel ParraSenior Manager, Communications, R-CitiesEduard Carrasco Chief Resilience Officer, BarcelonaMauricio RodasUniversity of PennsylvaniaEugenie BirchUniversity of PennsylvaniaRogier van den BergGlobal Director, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable CitiesMartyn ClarkGroup on Earth ObservationsBjörn Svensby Kurling VinnovaNamrata MehtaUrban Innovation Specialist, UN HabitatThomas Osdoba
Programme Director, NetZeroCitiesPriscilla Negreiros
Managing Director, Climate Policy InitiativeAlex Kivumbi
Makindye Ssabagabo Municipal CouncilAnnika Bergendahl
City of Stockholm