ICLEI Resilience Newsletter - October 2024

October 2024 Indonesian cities stepping up to enhance urban resilience The Indonesian cities of Makassar, Semarang, Batam, Palu, and Jakarta showcased their innovative approaches to tackling climate challenges during the Indonesia Urban Resilience Forum, highlighting subnational governments' important role in boosting the country's overall urban resilience. Read more News on Urban Resilience Building resilience through ICLEI USA's 2024 capacity building cohorts ICLEI USA designed two climate resilience capacity-building cohorts to equip local governments with the knowledge and tools needed to understand, communicate, and plan for climate change-related risks. Nature's lifeline: Young people are shaping sustainable African cities Youth are championing urban natural assets and nature-based solutions in African cities, restoring ecosystems and fostering sustainable, equitable development. Their leadership is crucial in building greener, more resilient cities, ensuring urban environments thrive despite adversity. San Diego launches first-ever voluntary local review The City of San Diego announced its intent to develop its inaugural Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at this year's United Nations High-Level Political Forum. ICLEI SEA trains Philippine cities to assess and plan for climate change and disaster risk ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) continues to support six cities in the Philippines in building their capacity to assess climate and disaster risks and develop their Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) under the Climate Resilient Cities (CRC) project. Global experts call for radical overhaul in risk management to address rising polycrisis Rapidly enhancing our ability to assess and respond to systemic risk is vital for achieving a safer future for people, the planet, and all living ecosystems. With contributions by ICLEI, explore this ASRA report that underscores the need for transformative change.  40 regions unite to build climate resilience for 53 million Europeans Forty regions and communities have been selected to take part in Pathways2Resilience, a flagship project funded by the European Union, to apply a new, transformative approach in their climate adaptation plans, with systemic innovation at its core. Opportunities and Resources Launch of China Resilient Cities Report - Starting from building climate-resilient cities China Resilient Cities Report integrates the introduction to the global framework and ICLEI experience in Making Cities Resilient 2030 to build resilient cities, an analysis of practices conducted in Chinese cities, and an exploration of how to build resilient cities in China, focusing on climate resilience.   Read more GUIDEBOOK How to integrate equity in municipal climate action Deep inequities that exist in climate action spaces and environmental protection efforts. So how can equity be integrated into municipal climate action? Learn about equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in climate action, review important terminology, and discover examples of practices. CASE STUDIES Resilient climate action in 11 Canadian municipalities The Advancing Adaptation case studies showcase how 11 Canadian municipalities planned and implemented a range of climate adaptation actions. These highlight challenges, successes, indicators, co-benefits, and key learnings.   Upcoming Events Daring Cities 2024 moves online for our Virtual Forum From August to October, these virtual offers will present solution-oriented discussions, workshops, and technical training, promoting a holistic and integrated approach to tackling the climate emergency. Topics include interconnected factors like food and nature within urban policies, Town Hall COPs, and the CHAMP initiative.   Register here TAP webinar series: Green finance innovation From August to October, the Transformative Action Program (TAP) will host a webinar series on how green bonds can help local governments finance sustainable projects. Learn how municipalities in different regions worldwide can use green bonds to fund renewable energy, public transport, and green infrastructure, boosting local economies while advancing environmental goals and resilience. AdaptFin: Closing the finance gap for adaptation  Based on the success of the AdaptFin pilot training course, funded by UNDRR, this Daring Cities 2024 Virtual Forum session focused on gaps for vulnerable populations and the role of capacity-building in adaptation finance. Watch the session's replay, featuring ICLEI's Resilience Team, as well as representatives from Makati City, Philippines and Incheon, Republic of Korea. Connect with us Copyright © 2024 ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability. All rights reserved.