World Habitat Day

The Local2030 Coalition Special Event will highlight how SDG localization is driving integrated, inclusive, and scalable solutions to accelerate progress across the 2030 Agenda , with a particular emphasis on SDG 11 and its interlinkages with other goals under review at the 2026 HLPF. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Local2030 Coalition Special Event "Advancing SDG 11 and the New Urban Agenda: Local Action for Global Acceleration"(HLPF Side Event)! Side Events

 The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities. From global commitments to local impact: the Road to Baku mobilizes stakeholders to strengthen housing, land, and urban services through SDG Localization and multilevel governance. As partners worldwide convene for WUF13, the event responds to the urgency of the global housing crisis by framing adequate housing not as an isolated sector, but as a strategic entry point for advancing sustainable urban development and accelerating the 2030 Agenda. In this context, the session aims to highlight the crucial role of SDG Localization and Multilevel Governance as key means of implementation for universal adequate housing, effective land management, and equitable urban basic services. Titled "SDG Localization: Driving System Change Through Partnerships and Innovation ," and co-organized b...