BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 14. Applications are
now open for partner-led events to be organised within the
framework of the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum
(WUF13), which will take place in Baku from 17 to 22 May 2026,
Trend reports.
The deadline for submitting applications has been set for
29 January 2026.
Serving as a global platform for dialogue and cooperation in
urban development, WUF13 provides stakeholders at all levels with
the opportunity to host events in line with the Forum’s theme,
“Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and
communities”. Applications should be submitted via https://events.unhabitat.org/.
Applications to partner-led events are being accepted across
seven categories:
- Networking Event;
- One UN;
- SDGs in Action;
- Urban Cinema;
- Urban Library;
- Voices from Cities;
- WUF Academy
At the first stage, stakeholders must complete an online
registration through UN-Habitat’s Global Event Management System
(GEMS). Once registration has been completed, applicants can
proceed to the Applications section of their
personal dashboard to review the relevant requirements by category
and submit their proposals. Each organisation may submit only one
application per category.
Partner-led events, one of the Forum’s core components, serve as
a global showcase for best practice, innovative thinking and
practical solutions in sustainable urban development. They also
offer participants a valuable space to exchange expertise in urban
planning, build institutional partnerships and make a tangible
contribution to the global urban agenda.
For further information on registration and the organisation of
events, enquiries may be directed to [email protected].
