This year’s World Urban Forum promises a multitude of events, gatherings, and exhibitions. Partner-driven events tackle topics on SDGs in Action, ONE UN, Voices from Cities, Networking, Training, and Urban Library. Come Register.
WUF11: Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future
By Maimunah Mohd Sharif, UN-Habitat Executive Director
7 June 2022
The world’s future is undeniably urban. By 2050, 68 per cent of the global population will live in cities, up from 55 per cent today. Urban areas will absorb virtually all the world’s population growth, with every region expected to become more urbanised, some at an incredibly rapid pace.
The New Image of Polish Cities
By Grzegorz Puda, Polish Minister of Development Funds and Regional Policy
Data tell the truth: over half of Poles are city dwellers. This fact shows just how important cities are for Poland as centres of economy, science, culture, or technology, yet it also reveals the need for every city to define its strong points and find its own unique “brand”. Governmental policy also plays a crucial role in this process, supporting urban development.
