A new global Institute to drive urban resilience research and innovation

Nicola Tollin

Facilitator

November 6, 2024 | 13:00 - 14:30

Multipurpose room 17

UNESCO - United Nation Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization

Denmark

English, English

Reference:

NE 17-04

WUF12

Networking Events

Summary

The new Urban Resilience Operational Framework aims to support informed decision and policy-making, with a special focus on the Global South, integrating climate change, disaster risk reduction, and urban development. This event, structured around the Framework's core objectives, will unfold in several segments:

1. Introduction to urban challenges and the need for resilience: Highlighting the urgency due to over 70% of GHG emissions stemming from cities and the increased exposure to climate risks, the session will set the stage for why urban resilience is a paramount global concern.

2. Overview of the Framework's vision and mission: This section details the Framework's commitment to integrating climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable urban development through research, innovation, and community practice.

3. Panel discussions: Featuring experts from academia, practitioners, UN-Habitat, and local governments, panels will focus on:
● Research and knowledge development: Discussing needs for cutting-edge research and the establishment of an Observatory on Urban Resilience.
● Knowledge and technology transfer: Discussing strategies for developing normative and operative recommendations for urban resilience.
● Training and capacity building: Discussing the needs for capacity building and project development support
● Project support: Discussing the needs for support in the project development and implementation
● Partnership and network: Exploring the need and potential of partnership between practitioners, policymakers, and researchers.

4. Interactive answers and questions: This section will allow attendees to delve deeper into specific topics by presenting questions to the panelists.

5. Closing remarks and call to action: Emphasizing the importance of collaboration across sectors and disciplines to address the complex challenges of urban resilience.

This event aims to catalyze global action and partnership, fostering a comprehensive dialogue on urban resilience that leverages the institute's insights and methodologies for a resilient future.

Objectives

1. Research/Knowledge development: Highlight the Framework's efforts in monitoring urban resilience policies and practices globally through the Observatory on Urban Resilience and pioneering research through a network of collaborating Research Centers.

2. Knowledge and technology transfer: Showcase the development and dissemination of normative recommendations for policymakers and operative recommendations for practitioners, facilitated by the City Resilience Global Programme to enhance urban resilience within international and national policymaking processes.

3. Training/Capacity building: Present the comprehensive training programs for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers offered by the International Urban Resilience Academy and the establishment of a project development facility to support the creation of bankable urban resilience projects.

4. Project support: Discuss the support provided to selected cities in developing urban resilience profiles and implementing urban resilience plans through the City Resilience Profiling Programme, emphasizing practical tools and strategies for local resilience planning.

5. Partnership and network: Exploring the need and potential for partnerships between practitioners, policy makers, and researchers.