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United Cities and Local Government
Posted on: 11 October 2012
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United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) represents and defends the interests of local governments on the world stage, regardless of the size of the communities they serve. Headquartered in Barcelona, the organisation’s stated mission is: To be the united voice and world advocate of democratic local self-government, promoting its values, objectives and interests, through cooperation between local governments, and within the wider international community. Some of the issues covered include: climate change, sustainable development, migration, responsible tourism, disaster risk reduction, urban mobility, urban strategic planning, and water.
Resilience and sustainable development: Theory of resilience, systems thinking and adaptive governance
Posted on: 8 October 2012
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This European Sustainable Development Network (ESDN) Quarterly Report (QR) provides a condensed overview of the concept of resilience. Despite the complexity of the theory behind resilience, this QR tries to communicate the main notions behind this concept in a way that is understandable and not overly technical. The report does not aim at being exhaustive but intends to provide an overview on the links which are particularly relevant for sustainable development in general and sustainable development governance in particular.
Resilient Cities webinars
Posted on: 8 October 2012
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In September 2012, Resilient Cities hosted two webinars which are available on heir website:
Financing the resilient city
This focuses on the way cities can attract finances and in particular private investment to fund their adaptation and resilience goals.
Adaptation planning, policy making and mainstreaming
This webinar covers best practices in the area of adaptation policy making, and mainstreaming these policies into other areas of urban management.
What does climate resilience look like?
Posted on: 4 October 2012
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This is the title of a blog series from the Center for Clean Air Policy which highlights adaptation images from around the world addressing a variety of climate impacts and resilience solutions.
Urban planning for city leaders
Posted on: 25 September 2012
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The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) has launched a guide which aims to support urban planning good practice among local decision makers and leaders in developing and emerging economies. The guide includes ten practical “how to” chapters designed to offer advice and guide decisions on topics such as building resilience and reducing climate risks, creating partnerships and measuring impacts. Each chapter features city case studies describing initial challenges, adopted solutions and results.
Integrative risk management in a changing world: Pathways to a resilient society. Davos, 26-30 August 2012
Posted on: 7 September 2012
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The 4th International Disaster and Risk Conference comprised 11 plenary sessions and 69 parallel and special sessions, and 11 workshops. Videos of the event are available online.
Making Cities Resilient Report 2012
Posted on: 5 September 2012
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A new study of a major urban safety campaign launched by the UN two years ago has found that political leadership is more important than a city’s wealth when it comes to protecting the lives and economic assets of cities and towns from disasters. The report, undertaken by a team from the London-based International Institute for Environment and Development, provides a global snapshot of how local governments reduce disaster risk.
Transitioning towards urban resilience and sustainability (TURAS)
Posted on: 28 August 2012
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Launched in Autumn 2011, the “TURAS” initiative brings urban communities and businesses together with local authorities and researchers to collaborate on practical new solutions for more sustainable and resilient European cities.
Disaster risk reduction in school curricula: case studies from thirty countries
Posted on: 20 August 2012
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This publication captures key national experiences in the integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the curriculum, identifying good practice, noting issues addressed or still lacking, and reviewing learning outcomes. The study researched DRR related curriculum development and integration, pedagogy, student assessment, teacher professional development and guidance, learning outcomes and policy development, planning and implementation aspects covering thirty countries. It asserts that while education systems are greatly affected by disaster, they are also key to reducing risk and strengthening disaster resilience. Quality education can deliver life-saving and life sustaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes that protect children and young people during and after emergencies.
Partnership for Resilience and Environmental Preparedness (PREP): Value chain climate resilience
Posted on: 17 July 2012
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This guide has been developed by companies and organizations engaged in the Partnership for Resilience and Environmental Preparedness (PREP), a pilot partnership formed to address the risks and opportunities that climate change impacts pose to businesses and the communities on which they depend. One of the primary goals of PREP is to engage and inform good practice in companies as it relates to building climate resilience in partnership with communities. The guide introduces the Business ADAPT tool, the result of collaborative efforts of leading companies from the food and beverage, insurance, investment, technology and energy industries.
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