Enhancing Water and Social Resilience in Urban Areas: A call for City Water Leaders

Convenor: Elpida Kolokytha

The event aims to enhance our understanding of integrating diverse climate adaptation and mitigation measures into urban resilience strategies. By adopting a "learning cities approach," participants will share exemplary practices, learn from global cities, and develop innovative solutions collaboratively.

Discussions will focus on engineering, policy, and community-based approaches to improve water and social resilience in urban areas. Key topics include increasing water availability, strengthening drought resistance, promoting flood protection, reducing water pollution, and safeguarding aquatic ecosystems—critical challenges posed by climate change in urban settings. Helping cities to better ensure a resilient and sustainable future.