World Urban Forum 2024 (12th edition)
Cairo, Egypt
Climate Chance took part in the 2024 World Urban Forum in Cairo (Egypt) from 4 to 8 November.
See you in Cairo from 4 to 8 November!
Organised by UN-Habitat, the World Urban Forum (WUF) is the leading international conference on urban development. The theme of the 12th World Urban Forum 2024 is: “It all begins at home: Local actions for the sustainable development of cities and communities”.
To be able to attend #WUF2024, at the Egyptian International Exhibition Centre, and therefore our events (in person), you must first register on the website via this link.
The 12th World Urban Forum was an opportunity for Climate Chance to continue implementing the recommendations of the Yaoundé Roadmap for Sustainable Habitats in Africa.
The World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments
Ronan Dantec, President of Climate Chance, spoke at the World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments at the round table “Financing today’s territories for future generations“. This Assembly was organised by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and brought together more than 40 local elected representatives.
Round table on territorial financing
“I invite you to Marseille for a major summit dedicated entirely to adaptation” Ronan Dantec, President of Climate Chance
Side event added to the official event agenda
The Yaoundé Roadmap for Sustainable Habitats in Africa in action
This event, co-organised with United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa), will bring together a wide range of stakeholders committed to sustainable habitats in Africa.
Co-organised with
Speakers and moderator
- Moderator : Ronan Dantec, Senator for Loire Atlantique, President of Climate Chance
- Célestine Ketcha Courtès, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Cameroon
- Manuel de Araujo, Mayor of Quelimane, Mozambique
- Patricia Tomaïno Ndam Njoya, Mayor of Foumban, Cameroon
- Jean-Pierre Elong Mbassi, Secretary General, United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-A)
- Melissa Kerim, Regional Lead, Gap Fund Partnership with GCoM
- Stefan Atchia, Manager of the Urban Development Division, African Development Bank
“Action is now.” Célestine Ketcha Courtès, Minister for Urban Development, Cameroon
“3 pillars of our actions: city governance, urban planning, the role and way of working with intermediaries.” Stefan Atchia, Director of the Urban Development Division, AfDB
“We emphasise the importance of local government in adapting our territories.” Patricia Tomaïno Ndam Njoya, Mayor of Foumban, Cameroon
Yaounde Roadmap in action: Building sustainable habitats in Africa
“We need financial resources to plan for the next few years.” Manuel de Araujo, Mayor of Quelimane, Mozambique
Official UN-Habitat programme
UN-Habitat offers an official programme throughout the event
Ronan Dantec, Senator for Loire-Atlantique and President of Climate Chance, took part in the official UN-Habitat programme at WUF12.
Check out the official programmeProfessional round table
The professionals‘ round table brought together contributions from a broad group and key partners in order to better reflect the diversity of professionals’ efforts in sustainable urban development and to improve the effectiveness of professionals, particularly at local level.
Family photo
“The issue of adaptation is central and is changing the face of habitats and construction.” Ronan Dantec, Chairman of Climate Chance
French Pavilion Programme
The French Pavilion is run by the Partenariat Français pour la Ville et les Territoires (PFVT).
The French Pavilion at WUF12 offered a rich and dynamic programme. Climate Chance took part in several debates and also presented two pitch presentations.
Visit the PFVT websiteInauguration of the French Pavilion
Ronan Dantec, Senator for Loire-Atlantique and Chairman of Climate Chance, spoke at the inauguration of the French Pavilion.
Round table of the PFVT “Habitat” working group
Climate Chance took part in the round table of the “Habitat” working group of the Partenariat Français pour la Ville et les Territoires (PFVT), which will also provide an opportunity to put forward the recommendations of the Yaoundé Roadmap and discuss ways of speeding up its implementation.
“Urban expansion in Africa in the face of climate change” debate
Round table on the French Pavilion: Urban expansion in the face of climate change.
“If we’re talking about climate, we need to see how to strengthen sustainable financial flows, linked to services rendered.” Ronan Dantec, President of Climate Chance
The 2 Climate Chance pitches
Pitch 1: Monitoring and deciphering trends and initiatives by non-state actors: The Observatory for Climate Action in Africa.
Pitch 2: Sustainable urbanisation: from global roadmaps to local political action.
Co-organised by the French National Council of Architects.
“On cities, we put down a diagnostic note on sustainable habitats and then worked on a Roadmap, the Yaoundé Declaration, concrete proposals for the African continent.” Romain Crouzet, Managing Director of Climate Chance
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