Media Advisory: WUF 13 Regional Media Briefing -19th February 2026

[UNIC-Islamabad]

Dear Media Colleagues,

On behalf of UN-Habitat, I am pleased to invite you to engage with the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13), the world’s leading global conference on sustainable urban development, convened by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Government of Azerbaijan.

The Forum serves as the premier global platform to advance dialogue and action on sustainable cities, multilevel governance, climate resilience, housing, urban mobility, and inclusive development across regions, including Asia and the Pacific.

To introduce WUF13 and highlight key priorities for the Asia-Pacific region, UN-Habitat is hosting a dedicated Regional Media Briefing for Asia and the Pacific:

📅 Date: 19 February 
⏰ Time: 13:00-14:00 (Pakistan time), 15:00–16:00 (Bangkok time) 
💻 Platform: Zoom 

 Registration Link: here 

During the briefing, participants will receive:

· An overview of WUF13 themes and objectives

· Insights into the host country’s preparations

· Key story angles relevant to Asia and the Pacific

· Information on media accreditation and engagement opportunities

· The opportunity to ask questions directly to UN representatives

We warmly encourage your participation in the regional media briefing and look forward to your coverage of WUF13.

Please contact Ms Faiqa Aziz faiqa...@un.org if you would like to attend the briefing or require further information.

 

Thank you.