Past events

Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10)

8-13 February 2020
Abu Dhabi's National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), UAE

Organized and convened by UN-Habitat, the World Urban Forum has become the foremost international gathering for exchanging views and experiences on sustainable urbanization in all its ramifications. The inclusive nature of the Forum, combined with high-level participation, makes it a unique United Nations conference and the premier international gathering on urban issues.

During the 10^th World Urban Forum, UNSCN will launch its discussion paper “Urban Rural Linkages for Nutrition: Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Development” at the UNSCN Workshop: Nutrition in urban-rural linkages (Tuesday 11 February from 13:00 to 14:00 at the FAO booth) and during the UN Habitat side event Strengthening the Urban-Rural Linkages through culture and innovations (12 February 2020).

UNSCN is also organizing a discussion on Shaping the urban food environment for healthy and sustainable diets on Tuesday 11 February from 16:30 to 17:30 at FAO booth.

Read about FAO's participation at WUF10 here.

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