Forum Themes

The theme of Third session of the World Urban Forum was: Our Future: Sustainable Cities - Turning Ideas into Action

Supported by three sub-themes.

Sub-theme 1: Urban Growth and the Environment
- The Shape of Cities: Urban Planning and Management
- Energy: Local Action, Global Impact

Sub-theme 2: Partnership and Finance
- Municipal Finance: Innovation and Collaboration
- Urban Safety and Security: Taking Responsibility

Sub-theme 3: Social Inclusion and Cohesion
- Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: Slum Upgrading and Affordable Housing
-Public Engagement: The Inclusive Approach