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The daily bulletins of the World Urban Forum are prepared by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

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Kuala Lumpur Declaration

The international community's commitment to localize and scale up the implementation of the New Urban Agenda.

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WUF9 at a glance

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## Special Sessions

Special Sessions will aim for in-depth discussions on specific issues on the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the mechanisms for monitoring the implementation. Read more

The WUF9 special sessions will generate debate on specific technical aspects of the urban issues categorized below. A total of 20 Special Sessions will provide space for technical discussions on the implementation of initiatives in each identified topic and consider the strategic delivery of the New Urban Agenda in all of them.

- ### A. Strategic delivery of the New Urban Agenda

- Security of tenure, land market and segregation Friday 9 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Banquet Hall
- Leveraging diversity and culture, shaping the cities for all Friday 9 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Conference Hall 1
- Local economic development, productivity and youth employment in cities Saturday 10 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Ballroom 2
- Access to basic services for all Saturday 10 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Conference Hall 2
- Urban-rural Linkages: Territorial Development and Food Security Monday 12 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Ballroom 1
- Urban ecological landscapes: Achieving urban health addressing climate change Monday 12 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Ballroom 2
- Housing at the Centre, as a Vector for Socio-economic Inclusion Monday 12 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Conference Hall 2

- ### B. Rethink and reimagine our cities

- Unlocking positive impacts of migration in cities Friday 9 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Ballroom 2
- Informal settlements and slum upgrading Friday 9 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Ballroom 2
- Urban labs for urban extension and urban renewal Saturday 10 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Conference Hall 2
- Affordable housing for all (diverse income and multi-generational cities) Saturday 10 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Ballroom 2
- Restoring hope: Building back cities and communities together after disaster Sunday 11 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Ballroom 2
- Urban mobility and safe and accessible transport for all Sunday 11 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Conference Hall 2
- Innovative Approaches to Settlements for Displaced Populations Monday 12 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Ballroom 2
- Low carbon and energy efficient cities Tuesday 13 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Conference Hall 2
- Urban Safety and Accessibility Tuesday 13 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Ballroom 1

- ### C. Innovative means in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda

- Creative investment and financing mechanism for local government Saturday 10 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Banquet Hall
- Smart Cities and the growing role of frontier technologies in sustainable urbanization Sunday 11 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Conference Hall 2
- Urban Data Sunday 11 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Ballroom 2
- Inclusive Multi Stakeholdersâ€™ Partnerships Monday 12 February 2025 09:00 - 11:00 Conference Hall 2
- Civic engagement and participation Monday 12 February 2025 14:30 - 16:30 Ballroom 1

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