6^th Pacific Urban Forum Summary Report

This report summarises the proceedings, outcomes, and findings associated with the 6th Pacific Urban Forum, hosted by the Pacific Islands Forum and the Government of the Republic of Fiji in September 2023. PUF6 was coordinated by the Pacific Urban Partnership, a consortia of technical experts, service providers, and UN entities, with the support of several additional urban-focused development partners, alongside representatives of the Republic of Fiji’s Ministry of Local Government and Suva City Council. The 327 registered delegates represented 29 countries and 76 unique cities. Attending Pacific dignitaries included Fiji’s Deputy Prime Hon. Prof. Biman Prasad and Hon. Maciu Nalumisa (Minister for Local Government) and Papua New Guinea Minister for Housing, Hon. Dr. Kobby Bomareo, with a virtual keynote address by Prime Minister of Samoa and AOSIS Chair Hon. Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa.