On May 17, 2026, the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will begin in Baku

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), jointly organised by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, will open on 17 May in Baku.

Proceedings will formally commence with the WUF13 Flag Raising Ceremony, during which the flags of the United Nations and the Republic of Azerbaijan will be ceremonially hoisted

On the opening day of WUF13, Azerbaijan will chair a Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda, launched as a new initiative within the Forum programme.Taking place at the midpoint of the New Urban Agenda’s 20-year horizon, the meeting will provide an important platform to review progress achieved to date, identify existing challenges and outline priorities for the next phase of implementation.

WUF13, Azerbaijan will chair a Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda, launched as a new initiative within the Forum programme.