Media accreditation opens for WUF13

Media accreditation is now open for the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), the United Nations’ largest global conference on sustainable urbanization. It will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The Forum brings together global leaders to address the housing crisis affecting nearly 3 billion people worldwide, under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.”

Convened by UN-Habitat and co-organized with the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, WUF13 will gather heads of state, ministers, mayors, urban experts, civil society and the private sector to examine how cities can drive solutions for adequate housing, inclusion and climate resilience.

A global platform for journalists

WUF13 offers a unique platform for media professionals to cover high-level global debates shaping the future of cities and communities. Journalists attending WUF13 can expect:

• Access to high-profile speakers, including ministers, mayors and UN leaders, for interviews and commentary
• Dedicated media zones for live broadcasts and remote reporting
• Press briefings with national and local governments and UN officials
• Behind-the-scenes access to key sessions and discussions
• Opportunities to engage with exhibitors showcasing innovative urban and housing solutions.

Over six days, WUF13 will feature hundreds of events, including an opening and closing ceremony, assemblies, dialogues, special sessions, roundtables and an extended Urban Expo. The Forum will be preceded by a high-level segment on the New Urban Agenda.

Media accreditation

All media representatives must apply for accreditation through UN-Habitat’s official registration system, events.unhabitat.org. Applications submitted by email or post will not be processed.

Media accreditation is reserved for professional journalists and media personnel representing bona fide media organizations legally registered in a UN Member State. All applications will be reviewed, and approved applicants will receive an official confirmation letter.

For more information about WUF13 and to apply for media accreditation, visit wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf13.

About the World Urban Forum

Established in 2001 by the United Nations, the World Urban Forum is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization, designed to examine the impacts of rapid urbanization on cities, communities, economies, and climate change. Since its inception, WUF has been hosted in cities across the world, with the first session held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2002.