World Urban Forum closes

Saturday, 23 May 2026 Daily Reports 13th Session of the World Urban Forum Lauding the Forum’s resilience in the face of record-breaking torrential rain on its opening day, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed emphasized that while there has been “remarkable progress” in cooperation among governments, civil society, and the private sector, more investment in resilient territorial planning is needed in an era of unprecedented conflicts.   Read highlights and images   Earth Negotiations Bulletin is a balanced, timely and independent reporting service on United Nations environment and development negotiations. Donate to Support Our Work       Share    Forward  International Institute for Sustainable Development IISD's headquarters in Winnipeg are situated on Treaty 1 Territory—the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininiw (Cree), Anisininew (Ojibwe Cree), Dene, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation.