World Urban Forum

Friday, 22 May 2026 Daily Reports 13th Session of the World Urban Forum On Thursday, crisis prevention and crisis recovery emerged as cross-cutting themes. Multiple sessions addressed the challenge of making cities more resilient against severe weather, disasters, and conflict, while other sessions discussed the best approaches to rebuilding and regeneration in cases where damage has already occurred. Read highlights and images Read the daily report   Videos Transforming Informal Settlements and Slams in a Changing Climate "We find informal settlements in the places in cities most at risk from flooding, from high temperatures, from storm surges and sea level rise." At WUF13, experts discuss what cities can do for slums facing climate impacts. Watch the video (2:04)   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.