A global conference on urban planning
The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the major high-level international conference on urban issues, with more than 12,000 people expected in Cairo for WUF12.
As a non-normative forum, WUF brings together all stakeholders (national and local governments, civil society, the private sector and academia) and aims to foster fulfilment of international commitments fostering fulfilment of on sustainable cities.
France, a major player in sustainable cities
In line with its international leadership on sustainable cities, France is sending a delegation of 120 people, including six members of parliament and 5 local elected officials. It is being chaired by Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships. Around 10 French businesses will also be present.
The Minister of State will speak during several sessions on the official programme about the two priorities France has advocated within UN-Habitat since the body's Assembly in June 2023: smart cities and housing. He will also attend the inauguration of the French Pavilion.
WUF12 will also be an opportunity to deliver on France's bilateral commitment alongside Egypt as regards sustainable cities, with the signing of several financing agreements for Agence Française de Développement (AFD, French Development Agency) projects.