World Urban Forum (WUF5)

The World Urban Forum was established by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing problems facing the world today: rapid urbanisation and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies.

Held every two years, it brings together government leaders, ministers, mayors, diplomats, members of national, regional and international associations of local governments, non-governmental and community organisations, professionals, academics, grassroots women’s organisations, youth and slum dwellers groups as partners working for better cities.

The theme for Rio 2010, The Right to the City– Bridging the Urban Divide is in harmony with UN-HABITAT’s flagship report, State of the World’s Cities 2010-2011.

For more information, please visit UN-Habitat's World Urban Forum page.