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UN PhotoOpening press conference of the World Urban Forum 12th Session
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The Press Conference Centre is a one-stop-shop for all practical information for journalists and media representatives attending WUF12: programme, events and exhibitions, media opportunities, press conferences, daily press briefings, facilities for the media and how to access them, registration and accreditation.
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The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization. The twelfth session will take place in Cairo, Egypt, 4 - 8 November 2024.
Facilitator: Ali Aslan
Join us for the official opening press conference of the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12).This year's Forum, taking place in Cairo – a city that intertwines rich history and modernism – marks a significant moment for sustainable urban development and marks a return to the African continent after more than 20 years. WUF12 is set to feature nearly 600 events that focus on localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing the global housing crisis, rising living costs, and climate emergencies.