SURE at the World Urban Forum 2026
The SURE F&SR team attends the UN Habitat World Urban Forum #13 in May 2026, in Baku, following the SDG in action with a focus on urban sustainability, resilient cities, ecosystems, risk-management and resource efficiency.
The theme of WUF13 “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities” is closely linked to the SURE funding initiative topics of resilience, climate adaptation and the long-term liveability of cities and urban regions. WUF 13 will shine a global spotlight on the urgent need to address the global housing crisis and position housing as a driver of inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development.
Today, nearly 3 billion people face some form of housing inadequacy, with more than 1.1 billion living in informal settlements or slums, and over 300 million experiencing homelessness. As climate risks deepen and inequalities widen, WUF13 will explore how housing can advance inclusion, equity and resilience, highlighting practical solutions that connect homes to broader urban systems, including integrated planning, climate adaptation, land and tenure security, inclusive governance and locally driven action.
Aligning with the considerations and reflections within the SURE project, which has entered its implementation phase in 2025, these reflections underline the importance of connecting global sustainability goals with local action, scalable solutions and transformative pathways for inclusive, resilient and liveable urban regions.
Taking place at the midpoint of the New Urban Agenda, WUF13 will play a pivotal role in shaping global discussions and will contribute to the 2026 UN Secretary-General’s report on its implementation.