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The ninth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9) took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Wednesday, 7 February, to Tuesday, 13 February 2018, on the theme “Cities 2030 – Cities For All: Implementing the New Urban Agenda.” WUF9 was the first Forum to convene [...]
The ninth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9) took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Wednesday, 7 February, to Tuesday, 13 February 2018, on the theme “Cities 2030 – Cities For All: Implementing the New Urban Agenda.” WUF9 was the first Forum to convene [...]
Monday, the last full day of the World Urban Forum in Kuala Lumpur (WUF9), many special sessions took place, as well as dialogues, stakeholder meetings and side events. Participants discussed inclusive multi-stakeholder
The first and highest-level segment, featuring key decision makers and the most iconic figures, will deliberate a set of subjects that revolve around the key role of cities as transformative [...]
Learn moreDialogues will be high-profile events to focus and debate on policy recommendations in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda. Those sessions will have a duration of three hours. Read [...]
Learn moreThe WUF9 will feature Assemblies, created to give voice to key stakeholders groups from broader segments of the society, Read more particularly instrumental to support an inclusive and participatory decision [...]
Learn moreSpecial 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
Learn moreVarious Partner Constituent Groups will hold an array of roundtable meetings. Read more These roundtables presented an opportunity for these key partners to present projects and research on the implementation [...]
Learn moreThe integrative nature of the implementation of the New Urban Agenda across the five key action areas will take into consideration national and local priorities and specificities. Read more This [...]
Learn moreThe WUF9 will also be an opportunity to continue increasing the dialogue between national and subnational authorities on the New Urban Agenda implementation. Read more In this context, specific events [...]
Learn moreNetworking events will have a duration of two hours long and should focus on strengthening partnerships, calling for new alliances or launching joint initiatives on the implementation of the New [...]
Learn moreSide events are one hour long and should focus on concrete examples of the implementation of the New Urban Agenda such as projects, research, data, etc. Read more They are [...]
Learn moreTraining events should focus on developing skills and knowledge of the WUF9 participants and targeted audiences, Read more by providing “how to” approach to development challenges with innovative tools, methodologies [...]
Learn moreUrban talks will be a series of featured speeches and discussions with some of the world's most renowned urbanists, economists, sociologists, and thinkers. These are keynote sessions or dialogues that [...]
Learn moreDuring the week of the Forum a wide range of cultural events will take place in Kuala Lumpur to enjoy the culture and traditions of the city, its music, dance [...]
Learn moreThe Technical Visits are a result of Malaysia's engagement with various urban stakeholders in the light of the WUF9 theme "Cities 2030 Cities for All: Implementing New Urban Agenda".
Learn moreBeside networking, side and training events, a number of other events also take place within and outside the official venue.
Learn moreDesigned to deepen the knowledge and build networks on the sustainable urbanization and urban solutions, Urban Library provides a space to complement responsibilities and launch commitments to the Cities 2030, Cities for All: Implementing the New Urban Agenda.
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The Ninth Session of the World Urban Forum will be the first session to focus on the implementation of the New Urban Agenda adopted in Habitat III. WUF9 will be instrumental to substantively feed into the inputs for the first report of the implementation of the New Urban Agenda. Read more
Located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Central Business District, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC) is the city’s most technologically-advanced, purpose-built facility for international, regional and local conferences, tradeshows, exhibitions, entertainment and private functions. Spanning over 29,500 square meters with natural light and park views from its circulation spaces, the facility of five levels encompassing a total of 22,659 square meters of flexible function.
KLCC is one of the components within Petronas’ distinctive Kuala Lumpur city center development. Designed as a unique “city within a city”, the 400,000 square meters development offers a stimulating environment where one can work, live, shop, visit and simply enjoy the distractions of everyday living.
Raise awareness of sustainable urbanization among stakeholders and constituencies, including the general public
Increase coordination and cooperation between different stakeholders and constituencies for the advancement and implementation of sustainable urbanization
Improve the collective knowledge of sustainable urban development through inclusive open debates, sharing of lessons learned and the exchange of urban solutions and good policies
Platform to incorporate the inputs of multilateral organizations and stakeholders into the reporting of the implementation of the New Urban Agenda
By Road:
If you are in a taxi or a chauffeured car, approach the Centre along Jalan Pinang and turn left into the Main Entrance (second turn after the Mandarin Oriental Hotel) for drop off.
By Train:
Take the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Kelana Jaya Line and disembark at the KLCC Station. Turn left after exiting the turnstiles and walk through the Suria KLCC shopping centre Concourse level to the Centre Court. Turn left and make your way past Cold Storage to the Guardian Pharmacy where there is a covered walkway through to the Centre. Take the elevator to the Ground Floor where you will be directed to the Registration area.
On Foot:
From the Suria KLCC shopping centre’s Concourse Level Centre Court, make your way past Cold Storage to the Guardian Pharmacy where there is a covered walkway through to the Centre.
The Centre is also accessible for delegates and visitors via the air-conditioned Bukit Bintang-KLCC Link Bridge. The link bridge features entrance/exit at the Pavilion Mall (Bukit Bintang), Wisma Cosway, Jalan Perak and the Impiana KLCC Hotel with convenient exit escalators and staircases) located at the main entrance to the Centre. This air-conditioned link allows delegates and visitors to travel conveniently, comfortably and safely on foot.
