United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) the international organization that represents Local Governments and their Associations tasked CUDRR+R’s Ebru Gencer to develop a Resilience Learning Module that will support Localization of the Sendai Framework across Local Governments and their Associations. The Learning Module that was developed in partnership with UN-Habitat and UNDRR aims to support local authorities in the creation of …
CUDRR+R was the main author for the Resilience Learning Module on Resilient Cities and Territories that aims to support Localization of the Sendai Framework. Tasked by United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) and developed in partnership with UN-Habitat and UNDRR, the Module aims to support local authorities in the creation of an enabling environment for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Resilience …
The 2017 edition of the Handbook for Local Government Leaders provides essential steps, tools and practical examples for Making Cities Resilient. It is developed to support public policy and decision-making so that local government leaders can undertake activities to reduce risk and build resilience. This contribution to the Making Cities Resilient Campaign 2010-2020 was supported by numerous partners and local governments. …
CUDRR+R partnered with Asian Development Bank for the report “Reducing Disaster Risk by Managing Urban Land Use – Guidance Notes for Planners.” Read the full publication: here. In order to reduce disaster risk through urban land use management processes, urban planners need technical capacity to interpret disaster risk information and its potential implications for a city’s landscape. Planners may require political …
This is the first baseline study that identifies the types of authorities and capacities local governments have to undertake DRR actions and build urban resilience. The study develops benchmarks for the Ten Essentials promoted in the Making Cities Resilient campaign, and is based on research from collaborating partners and participating cities.
Urban Climate Change Research Network’s (UCCRN) Second Assessment Report on Climate Change and Cities (ARC 3-2) was released at the IPCC Cities Science Conference in Edmonton, Canada. More than 300 scientists, including CUDRR+R’s Ebru Gencer, contributed to this important book that explored the implications of changing climatic conditions on critical urban physical and social infrastructure sectors and intersectoral concerns. Please read …