Resilience Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction for the Unexpected

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. Cities are at the frontline of risks. Reducing existing and new risk and strengthening resilience, including risks from health emergencies, is required for urban areas, especially now given the current COVID-19 pandemic. The sudden and unpredictable nature of urban crises… Read More

Bold Circular Development as Daring Climate Action

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. The session addresses two challenges that cities face during their transition to a circular and zero-carbon city: industrial waste circularity and food waste recovery. Speakers from China and Europe share their experiences in utilizing local circular economy measures, and how… Read More

Active Mobility: Bringing People Together

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. Around the world, the negative impacts of our reliance on cars play out on a day-to-day basis. Significant proportions of the urban population in Europe are exposed to air pollutant concentrations above the recommended limits and more than 100 million… Read More

Robust Data for Effective Climate Action

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. Cities are considered one of the most important players to tackle climate change. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) not only most of the global population lives in urban areas, but also urban areas are responsible for the highest… Read More

Financing Climate Compatible Development

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. The lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic unveiled the deep vulnerabilities and unpreparedness of the urban system, healthcare and economy to absorb sudden shocks. As the cities begin to unlock and plan for post-pandemic recovery, it’s a wake-up call… Read More