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World Urban Forum

World Urban Forum. Exchanges, models and opportunities for NAHRO Members. UN-HABITAT United Nations Agency for Human Settlements. “promote socially and environmentally achievable settlements and the achievement of adequate shelter for all” UN-HABITAT mission statement. Global Trends.

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World Urban Forum

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  1. World Urban Forum Exchanges, models and opportunities for NAHRO Members

  2. UN-HABITATUnited Nations Agency for Human Settlements “promote socially and environmentally achievable settlements and the achievement of adequate shelter for all” UN-HABITAT mission statement

  3. Global Trends • Global urbanization • More than half of world’s population lives in urban centers • 2/3 of population of population will be in urban dwellers by 2050

  4. World Urban Forum • 2002 Nairobi, Kenya • 2004 Barcelona, Spain • 2006 Vancouver, Canada • 2008 Nanjing, China • 2010 Rio de Janiero, Brasil • 2012 Naples, Italy

  5. World Urban Forum • Inclusive • Focus on cities and urban centers • Socially and environmentally sustainable development

  6. 2010 World Urban Forum Rio de Janeiro Brazil – a Megacity Photo: UN-HABITAT/Julius Mwelu

  7. Copacabana Beach Photo: UN-HABITAT/Julius Mwelu

  8. Favela Photo: Erin Robertson

  9. Conference Setting Photo: Erin Robertson

  10. 2012 World Urban Urban Forum Venue Photo: UN-HABITAT/Julius Mwelu

  11. 2012 World Urban Forum Venue Photo: UN-HABITAT/Julius Mwelu

  12. Mayoral Dialogue Photo: UN-HABITAT/Julius Mwelu

  13. Shack/Slum Dwellers International Photo: Shack/Slum Dwellers International

  14. Ministers’ Roundtable Photo: UN-HABITAT/Julius Mwelu

  15. Opportunities for NAHRO • Represent United States as national housing nonprofit • Knowledge sharing (R & D function) and relationship building with international partners • Training and professional development

  16. For More Information • John Papagni • NAHRO International Committee • John.papagni@gmail.com • 410-563-2661 • NAHRO International Committee • http://www.nahro.org/content/nahro-international-committee • Staff: Katy Gorman • 202-580-7223

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