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By Kelley Moore, MA, RPP, FCIP < Back CAP Reflects for WUF 13 26 May 2026 By Kelley Moore, MA, RPP, FCIP CAP’s Re flections from World Urban Forum Thirteenth Session, Baku Azerbauan Momentum, commitment, and a shared vision for housing justice This May, members of the Commonwealth Association of Planners joined thousands of urban leaders, practitioners and policymakers at the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was an extraordinary gathering (the largest WUF to date, with more than 52,000 participants from 176 countries) and one that reaffirmed the power of global collaboration and the essential role of planners in shaping sustainable, inclusive and resilient futures. At the heart of this year’s Forum was the Baku Call to Action , a bold and unambiguous statement urging the world to confront the global housing crisis at its roots. It is a call that resonates deeply with our mission as planners, and one that demands our collective leadership. The Baku Call to Action: A turning point The Baku Call to Action is more than a document, it is a rallying cry. It recognizes that the global housing crisis is not a series of isolated challenges, but a polycrisis driven by structural inequities, historical injustices and governance failures. With an estimated 3.4 billion people living in inadequate housing, the urgency could not be clearer. The Call to Action highlights three core imperatives: Rethinking housing systems by recognizing housing as a human right and a social good. Embedding climate justice, acknowledging that housing and climate resilience are inseparable. Moving from commitments to implementation, shifting from aspiration to action through stronger governance, investment and accountability. This final point echoed throughout WUF13. As Kelley Moore, CAP’s Secretary General, reflected, “WUF13 reinforced the importance of integrated planning, professional collaboration, local capacity building, climate resilience, and moving from commitments to implementation.” It was a message that resonated across panel sessions, training workshops and informal conversations: the path forward exists, now the world must deliver. Strengthening capacity for sustainable urban futures CAP was proud to contribute to a collaborative training session led by ISOCARP under the patronage of the Habitat Professionals Forum. The session focused on capacity development, equipping participants with tools to identify capacity gaps, co‑develop strategic responses and strengthen professional competencies. Kelley joined an exceptional panel of international leaders, contributing to discussions that underscored the need for stronger partnerships, integrated planning systems and meaningful collaboration across sectors and communities. As she noted, participating alongside colleagues from across the Commonwealth and internationally was both an honor and a reminder of the scale of our shared responsibility. We also contributed to the session Housing for All Ages: Planning Inclusive, Resilient Communities , exploring how planners can deliver affordable, accessible and adaptable housing across the life course - a critical dimension of SDGs 3, 10, 11, 13 and 17. The role of CAP members: delivering on the Baku Call to Action The Baku Call to Action sets a global direction, but its success depends on local leadership. This is where CAP members play a pivotal role. Across the Commonwealth, planners are uniquely positioned to: ● Champion housing as a human right ● Embed climate resilience in planning systems ● Strengthen community-led planning ● Advocate for inclusive governance and equitable investment ● Tell the stories that shift public understanding Our work is not only technical, it is narrative. Planners are storytellers. We connect people, places and possibilities. We translate community aspirations into shared visions. We bridge the local and the global. Delivering on the Baku Call to Action requires us to bring these strengths to the forefront. A reflection on WUF13: Connecting the Commonwealth WUF13 reminded us that planning is a global profession with a shared purpose. Whether in small island states confronting climate impacts, rapidly growing African cities, or established urban centres navigating housing affordability, the challenges we face are interconnected - and so are the solutions. The warmth and hospitality of the Azerbaijani people added a memorable dimension to the Forum. Their pride of place was evident in the architecture, the preservation of history, traditional arts and culture, and in the generosity shown by volunteers throughout the event. Even amidst the pace and intensity, there was always someone ready with a smile or an offer to help. Discussions throughout the Forum reinforced themes central to both the WUF13 Background Paper and the Baku Call to Action: housing as a human right, integrated planning systems, climate resilience, multilevel governance, participatory approaches and professional capacity development. One message rose above all others, implementation matters. Achieving meaningful progress will require stronger governance mechanisms, long-term investment, local capacity building and sustained collaboration across sectors and disciplines. This aligns strongly with CAP’s mandate and ongoing work across the Commonwealth. For the Commonwealth, this global connection is especially powerful. Our diversity is our strength. Our shared history, values and professional networks give us a unique platform to: ● Drive momentum for housing justice ● Advance sustainable urban growth ● Strengthen planning capacity across borders ● Share knowledge and amplify innovation As planners, we hold the tools to shape the future, but more importantly, we hold the stories that inspire action. Looking ahead The momentum from Baku is real. It is energizing. And, it is ours to carry forward. Let us continue to lead with purpose, collaborate with generosity and advocate with courage. Together, we can ensure that the Commonwealth remains at the forefront of global planning leadership, advancing housing justice, climate resilience and sustainable urban futures for all. If you’d like to explore how CAP can support your work or how you can contribute to the Baku Call to Action, you may want to explore our global initiatives or connect with colleagues across the network through our professional community, or get in touch with Commonwealth Association of Planners Secretariat Annette O’Donnell at annette.odonnell@rtpi.org.uk Previous Back to Top Next

CAP PRESIDENT & BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2026-2027 Working closely with Secretary-General Kelley Moore and the broader CAP team, this new leadership will guide the Association into its next chapter, leading and managing CAP's activities, representing the organization at international forums, and strengthening connections across our Commonwealth planning community. Together, they will advance collaboration, capacity building, and advocacy for planners and planning across the Commonwealth to help deliver a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable future for all. Kelley Moore, MA, RPP, FCIP Secretary-General PRESIDENT Prof. Dr. Jua Cilliers SAPI BOARD MEMBER Lawrence Esho KIP BOARD MEMBER Jihad Bitar CIP BOARD MEMBER Bryce Julyan NZPI BOARD MEMBER Ismail Bin Ibrahim MIP BOARD MEMBER Prof. Dr. Adil Mohammed Khan BIP BOARD MEMBER Ian Tant RTPI BOARD MEMBER Darren Crombie PIA

CAP is a major global institution and plays an increasingly significant role in the promotion of planning as fundamental for sustainable human settlements. WELCOME to CAP The Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP) has been connecting planners and advancing planning across the Commonwealth for over 50 years. Today this global institution plays an increasingly significant role in promoting planning as fundamental for sustainable human settlements, mitigating the impacts of climate change and building resilient communities. 2026 CAP Awards (Call for Nominations) Help us celebrate excellence in planning across the Commonwealth. Nominations are now open for our 2026 CAP Awards . Apply today! Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative CAP continues to advance sustainable urbanisation through the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative (CSCI) , including leadership of the Integrated Planning Action Group within the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Coalition (CSCC) Pilot Programme. Explore our latest publications, resources and collaborative work with Commonwealth partners. Building Competence for Urban Transformation CAP and CSCI have partnered with UN-Habitat, Belize and Zambia through the United Nations Development Account programme, Building Competence for Urban Transformation , to strengthen integrated planning capacity and climate resilience in rapidly urbanising communities. Rapid Planning Toolkit The Rapid Planning Toolkit is entering an exciting new phase as The King's Foundation, Formation Q and Commonwealth partners collaborate to strengthen integrated planning through innovative digital approaches and capacity building. As a long-standing Toolkit partner, CAP continues to contribute to this important work. Abou t CAP Under the umbrella of th e Com monwealth of Nations, CA P brings together 30 national professional planning organizations around the world, which represent almost 40,000 professional planners. This is our strength: the combined knowledge and experience of professional planners who span the globe. Our members operate at all levels of government and in the private sectors, non-government organizations and community-based associations. Most importantly, they work in communities large and small. Through this extensive network, CAP brings considerable resources to all aspects of planning, including how to mitigate the impact of climate change and build resilience in communities. In November 2025, CAP's General Assembly adopted this STRATEGIC PLAN . MEMBER INSTITUTES vary in size, complexity and the environments in which they contribute, but together we share a strong commitment to ensuring that the role and expertise of planners and planning is recognised, respected and utilized to address the challenges that communities fa ce. CAP's WOMEN IN PLANNING network and the YOUNG PLANNERS network attest to the increasing energy and relevance of our Mission . CAP is proud to be a partner in the CSCI (Commonwealth Sustainable Urbanisation Initiative ). Our partners are: Commonwealth Association of Architects, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Commonwealth Local Government Forum and the Commonwealth Engineers Council with support from The King's Foundation, the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure, the Rwandan Ministry of Local Government. Event Calendar Rapid Planning Toolkit The Rapid Planning Toolkit for Urban Expansion offers local governments and communities the chance to positively influence spatial planning in their cities. CAP is a partner in the Toolkit, a product of the Prince's Foundation. For secondary cities and towns expecting to grow rapidly, the Toolkit will help you to engage relevant stakeholders and to identify, plan and implement growth areas. Put the Rapid Planning Toolkit to work in your community. Survey of the Built Environment Professions in the Commonwealth - Commonwealth Association of Architects How well-equipped are the built environment professions to meet the challenge of climate change and rapid urbanisation? This is the question which the four Commonwealth associations representing architects, engineers, town planners, and surveyors set out to answer in the 2020 Survey of the Built Environment Professions in the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Association of Planners Constitution Co-operation and Collaboration Education and Research We work in partnership to improve human settlements through proactive participation with other Commonwealth and international organisations. These include the Commonwealth Foundation, the Commonwealth Secretariat and other Commonwealth Associations; UN Habitat including the World Urban Campaign , General Assembly of Partners, Habitat Professionals Forum and World Urban For and many allied professionals, including architects, surveyors and engineers. Building capacity is critical. CAP works with our members to provide best practice papers and webinar opportunities to share current research and build capacity. Connecting to our members and sharing resources, educational options and mentoring opportunities to: build capacity in countries that are experiencing high urban growth rates, and assist countries with limited planning education opportunities. We strengthen the voice of planners in all regions of the Commonwealth by assisting in the formation of associations in those countries which do not have them. We serve as a contact and exchange point by, for example: preparing pan-Commonwealth discussion papers on topics of relevance; holding events in the regions; disseminating good practice. We share information by social media and post information on our website. Sharing Knowledge Our Focus

03 January 2018 < Back CAP speaks at UNs COP23 Climate Change Conference and helps launch “Planners for Climate Action” 03 January 2018 CAP was an active participant in the United Nations COP23 Climate Change conference held in Bonn from 30 October – 17 November 2017. In particular, CAP participated in the launch of the Planners for Climate Action initiative as part of the COP23 Human Settlements day on the 11 November. Speaking at the launch CAPs Secretary- General, Clive Harridge said: “Climate change is of huge significance to Commonwealth nations many of which are highly vulnerable to climate change impacts and extreme weather events. Urban and regional planners have a critical role in helping secure a more sustainable and resilient future for all. It is a privilege to be part of this important global initiative bringing together planners from around the world.” The context for the launch of the initiative was provided by two round table sessions – one focussed in the role of planning professionals and the other on planning education. The planning professionals session was led by a small group of panellists as follows: Shipra Narang Suri – UN Habitat Didier Vancutsem – International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) Jeff Soule – American Planning Association Shi Nan - Urban Planning Society of China (participated by video link) Clive Harridge - Commonwealth Association of Planners The official launch of Planners for Climate Action was by Dr Joan Clos, UN Habitat Executive Director and Said Mouline Director General of AMEE (Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency). In launching the initiative Dr Clos spoke about the urgent need for effective planning as one of the key tools to help mitigate the causes of climate change and to make cities more climate resilient. Cities’ contribution to total greenhouse gas emissions is estimated at between 37 per cent an 49 per cent globally – a significant portion of total emissions. At the same time, the global population is expected to be 70 per cent urban by 2050 and the majority of urban growth is taking place in medium and small human settlements. Despite the significant challenges that they present, it is increasingly evident that well-planned cities can reduce congestion, pollution and provide energy efficiency, leading to reduced emissions. The Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda all acknowledge the role that cities have to play in combating climate change. Under the Marrakesh Partnership for Global Climate Action, Human Settlements Day at COP23 promoted the invaluable role of non-state actors in global action towards curbing and mitigating climate change while also emphasizing the nexus between these two key issues. Urban and regional planners have a key role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building climate resilience. The Planners for Climate Action initiative aims to bring global, regional and national associations of planning professionals and planning educators together to ensure that their expertise is incorporated into discussion and action. Among other activities Planners for Climate Action will: Advocate for strengthened and accelerated urban and regional planning Help to monitor implementation of relevant targets Map and share knowledge Jointly develop guidance and knowledge products Provide substantive input to ongoing relevant initiatives Further actions to implement and promote the initiative will take place at World Urban Forum 9 to be held on Kuala Lumpur in February 2018. Further information For further information about CAPs contribution to COP23 and Planners for Climate Action please contact Clive Harridge A press release announcing Planners for Climate Action can be found here 2018-NEWS-CAP-speaks-at-UNs-COP23-Climate-Change-Conference.jpg 2018-NEWS-CAP-speaks-at-UNs-COP23-Climate-Change-Conference.jpg 1/1

13 April 2018 < Back Powering Our Common Future: Urbanism in the Commonwealth: Youth Manifesto & Invitation to Launch Event 13 April 2018 We would like to present to you a manifesto written in collaboration with young representatives from the CAA (Commonwealth Association of Architects) and CAP (Commonwealth Association of Planners). The manifesto seeks to respond to the question: ‘How can young people in Commonwealth Nations help in making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable?’ (SDG11) As young Planners and Architects, we feel strongly about sustainable development and believe that we have a strong role in helping alleviate the problems of urbanisation globally. We have produced a manifesto that is centred around the topic of urbanism. The manifesto has been produced through the engagement of young architects, planners and others from Australia, The Caribbean, Malaysia, Nigeria, South Africa and the UK with an interest in the urban environment, in order to be as widely informed as possible. Our initiative and the resulting manifesto closely align with the Youth Forum’s thematic priority item of Sustainable Future, further to this however we also seek to deal with cross cutting issues in relation to attaining a Fairer and Prosperous Future for all - working in partnership towards a common future. At CAP we are truly proud that we have been able to collaborate with our colleagues at CAA. The Commonwealth depends on its one billion young people and the summit's priorities will have a strong youth focus. Importantly, 60 % of people in the Commonwealth are below the age of 30. The Commonwealth Youth Forum, which takes place at the Summit, ”provides an opportunity for the young people of the Commonwealth to build cross-cultural connections and networks, debate the challenges facing its young people, and agree youth-lead initiatives to influence decision makers and ensure young people have a voice in its future.” Our Manifesto aims to ensure the views of young planners and architects are solidified in the Commonwealth they will create. It aims to show to heads of government the importance of sharing practice across professions and between professionals and having a vision for how young people can influence their society and profession, whilst ensuring a holistic approach to developing sustainability. Its purpose is to galvanise the Commonwealth community, demonstrating young planners and architects have an important and inspirational voice to be heard, whilst ensuring the strongest principles are applied to town planning and architecture. Manifesto Powering Our Common Future: Urbanism in the Commonwealth: Youth Manifesto & Compendium INVITATION TO LAUNCH EVENT | We are launching the manifesto on 17 April 2018 in London, all are welcome - click here for full details 2018-MANIFESTO-Powering-Our-Common-Future-3.jpg 2018-MANIFESTO-Powering-Our-Common-Future-3.jpg 1/1

07 July 2020 < Back Sustainable Urbanisation in the Commonwealth 07 July 2020 Are you interested in sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth Whether you are a planner, an architect, an engineer or a politician, the Commonwealth Sustainable Urbanisation Programme will have session that will interest you. This series of events over 11 weeks sets out to: Build on the momentum which has already been developed in response to the need for sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth. Inform and strengthen a call to action on sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth through exchange of ideas and good practice. In the face of the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic, to advocate for the centrality of SDG 11 in reviewing the targets and achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals. Promote inter-disciplinary, cross-sector collaboration and engagement to address the challenges and unlock the opportunities presented by sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth. Details of all sessions including a series of related lectures by the Commonwealth Association of Architects are available at http://commonwealthsustainablecities.org/onlineprogramme/ Please share and join. 2020_Sustainable_Urbanisation_Programme.jpg 2020_Sustainable_Urbanisation_Programme.jpg 1/1

04 June 2020 < Back Planning and Design for Urban Pandemic Resilience Webinar 04 June 2020 On 27th May, a major webinar took place debating planning and design for urban pandemic resilience, looking beyond the current crisis. The Commonwealth Association of Planners was represented in the debate by Ian Tant, UK Vice President (and Immediate Past President of the Royal Town Planning Institute) spoke on behalf of CAP. The event formed part of the Urban Thinkers Campus organised by the World Urban Campaign, part of UN HABITAT and was one of a series of webinars to help share learning and experience around the world. In the debate, chaired by Christine Auclair of UN HABITAT and ‘attended’ by over 370 viewers, Ian spoke about the measures being taken by governments to address the virus and the implications for the future design of homes and cities, identifying the importance of a focus on climate action in responding to the health and economic consequences of the pandemic. A report on the discussions can be found on the World Urban Campaign website (click here ) and also on the UN Habitat website. 200604_Planning_and_Design_Webinar.jpg 200604_Planning_and_Design_Webinar.jpg 1/1

CAP's members--national planning organizations--assign representatives to CAP's executive. CAP MEMBER INSTITUTES REPRESENTATIVES Planning Institute of AUSTRALIA Peter Johns BANGLADESH Institute of Planners Fazle Reza Sumon BARBADOS Town and Country Planning Society William Bain, Secretary BELIZE Association of Planners Carolyn Trench-Sandiford, President Pula Institute of Town Planners (BOTSWANA) Nnyaladzi Tema , President CANADIAN Institute of Planners Dan Huang CYPRUS Association of Town Planne rs Dr. Ioannis Pissourios Planner’s Association of DOMINICA Annie Edwards , President FIJI Planners Association Mere Naulumatua , President GHANA Institute of Town Planners Frank Tackie Institute of Town Planners INDIA Pradeep Kapoor JAMAICAN Institute of Planners Earl Bailey KENYA Institute of Planners Fawcett Komollo MALAYSIAN Institute of Planners Noraida Saludin, President MALAWI Institute of Planners Dereck Mamiwa, President MALTA Chamber of Planners Bjorn Bonello NAMIBIA Council of Town & Regional Planners Kristy Asino NEW ZEALAND Planning Institute Jim Ebenhoh NIGERIAN Institute of Town Planners Chime Andrew Ogbonna Royal Town Planning Institute Ifeanyi Chukwujekwu RWANDA Urban Planners In stitute Vivien Munyaburanga, President SAINT LUCIA Institute of Land Use Planners Jenny Daniel SINGAPORE Institute of Planners Karen Tham, Hon. Secretary SOUTH AFRICAN Planning Institute Luke Williams Institute of Town Planners SRI LANKA Upuli Perera TANZANIA Institute of Town Planners Emanuel Amosi Luhamba TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Society of Planners Stephen Boodhram , Immediate Past President UGANDA Institute of Planners Hon Grace Tubwita, President ZAMBIA Institute of Plann ers Charity Kalombo, Vice-President Information on BECOMING A MEMBER OF CAP 1/1

06 October 2021 < Back 2021 CAP Awards Shortlist 06 October 2021 COMMONWEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PLANNERS AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PLANNING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE COMMONWEALTH The following award entries have been shortlisted for an award. They appear in random order. The winners will be announced on 8th November 2021 at the City Expo Malaysia . Congratulations to all those shortlisted! A. Planning for the climate emergency Project: Sistem Pemantauan Operasi Pam (SPOP) project Location: Malaysia Organisations: Melaka Historic City Council B. Planning for cities and human settlements / plan making in the Commonwealth Project: Planning for Residential Amenity, Location: Wellington New Zealand Organisations: Boffa Miskell, Wellington City Council, Novak + Middleton Project: Calgary’s Greater Downtown Plan: Roadmap to Reinvention Location: Calgary Canada Organisations: City of Calgary Project: Klang Municipal Council Low Carbon City Action plan 2017-2027 Location: Selangor, Malaysia Organisations: Klang Municipal Council Project: Skudai River rejuvenation plan Location: Sungai Skudai, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia Organisations: Iskandar Puteri City Council(MBIP) Surrounding Community ,University of Technology Malaysia C. Planning for equitable and inclusive cities and human settlements Project: Community Based Eco-Tourism Planning Location: Pantai Cunang, Selangor, Malaysia: Organisations: (PLANMalaysia (Federal Department of Town & Country Planning Peninsula Malaysia), Putrajaya, Kuala Langat Municipal Council, Committee of Pantai Cunang (Cunang Beach) Indigenous Community registered under the Department of Orang Asli (Indigenous People) Development Malaysia). Project: Precint 9 Putrajaya Community Stingless Bee Farm and Urban Farming Location: Putrajaya Malaysia Organisations: Perbadanan Project: Te Whaihanga, Location: New Zealand Organisations: Ako Aotearoa, Auckland Council, Te Hana Te Ao Marama D. Planning in response to natural or technological disasters Project: Community farming project at Kinari Low Cost Flat Location: Malaysia Organisations: Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) and Kenari Management Corporation Project: Application of Living with Flood Concept on Affordable Housing Scheme Location: Kampung Tiram, District of Kuantan, Pahang,Malaysia Organisations: Eastern Zone Project Office, PLANMalaysia (Department Of Town and Country Planning) and Kuantan City Hall Project: Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI): A Tool for Natural Coastal Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in Location: Peninsular Malaysia,Malaysia Organisation: Regional Planning Division, PLANMalaysia E. Planning for the conservation of the built and natural environment and cultural heritage Project: Urban Eels: Our Sustainable City Location: Palmerston North New Zealand Organisations: Gordon consulting,Tanenuiarangi Manawatū Incorporated Project: Rebranding and Conservation of Taiping City, Perak, Malaysia as a Heritage City Through Provision of Special Area Plan. Location: Taiping City, Perak, Malaysia Organisations: PLANMalaysia , Taiping Municipal Council F. Commonwealth Young Planner of the Year Shortlist Mohammed Maaz Ali – India Young Elias Young Daud – Malaysia Samson Olanrewaju – Nigeria Tania Munasinghe – Sri Lanka Ezekiel Ufuoma – Nigeria Safwan Shaari – Malaysia Fauziah Abd Jalil – Malaysia Full Detail Here 2021_CAP_Awards_Shortlist_Announced_V2.png 2021_CAP_Awards_Shortlist_Announced_V2.png 1/1

04 December 2015 < Back CAP Attends Royal Reception 04 December 2015 CAP had the great honour of being invited to a reception hosted by the HRH Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Charles to recognise the work of Commonwealth Organisations around the world. The event took place on 27 October 2015 at St James’s Palace, London and was timed to be in advance of the Commonwealth Heads of Governments’ meeting in Malta. CAP was represented by Secretary-General Clive Harridge and Honorary Vice President Professor Cliff Hague. Clive said: “It was a great honour for me to meet the Queen. She is an inspiration for the whole of the Commonwealth. As Head of the Commonwealth the Queen will lead the forthcoming CHOGM which provides a great opportunity for Commonwealth Governments to agree how they can take forward the Sustainable Development Goals recently approved by the UN”. 2016-NEWS-ITEM-CAP-Attends-Royal-Reception.jpg 2016-NEWS-ITEM-CAP-Attends-Royal-Reception.jpg 1/1

08 May 2017 < Back Latest News from the President of CAP - May 2017 08 May 2017 CAP members are busy around the world in their respective Institutes and also in international working groups working on the New Urban Agenda, Sustainable Development Goals and preparations for the next World Urban Forum to be held in Malaysia in February 2018. CAP currently represents over 40 000 planners from 27countries throughout the Commonwealth including African, Asian, Australasian and Caribbean countries. CAP also has a Women in Planning network and a Young Planners network and plays a leading role in developing the planning profession and planners throughout the countries of the Commonwealth. CAP works closely with other key stakeholders, such as UN Habitat, World Urban Campaign, General Assembly of Partners (GAP), Habitat Professionals Forum and the Prince’s Foundation for Building ‘ Community in promoting planning as being essential to sustainable development. CAP has presented at a series of Commonwealth, World Urban Forum and UN Habitat events calling for the endorsement of core values of planning for climate change, health, marine areas and small island states, good governance, gender equality and sustainable inclusive and equitable development. Good planning helps secure manage growth, and contributes to the wellbeing of individuals, communities and natural environments. CAP will continue to work with our global partners and members to advocate for good planning and to assist the profession and I look forward to leading the association in this important work. Dy Currie CAP President Former-President-Dy-Currie.png Former-President-Dy-Currie.png 1/1