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National Urban Forum advances action for sustainable Cities

# The National Urban Forum at the Durban ICC brought together government leaders, policymakers, urban planners, civil society, and academics. Convened by the South African Local Government Association with UN-Habitat and national departments, the forum focused on inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities, tackling housing, mobility, informal settlements, climate resilience, and green development. SALGA’s Valerie Setshedi says speakers emphasised a people-centered, action-focused approach, aiming to convert dialogue into tangible strategies shaping South African cities as engines of opportunity, democracy, and sustainability