Collaborative journey toward advancing urban resilience
Time
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (CEST)
Event overview
The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the World Health City Forum (WHCF) are proud to announce our collaborative efforts to bolster urban resilience globally in the face of pandemics and climate change. This partnership aims to empower urban stakeholders with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and mitigate disaster risks effectively.
Join us for the Pre-Forum on August 12th, 2024. This webinar serves as an introduction to the strategic partnership between UNDRR and WHCF, highlighting key initiatives and upcoming programs designed to strengthen urban resilience. Participants will gain insights into the UNDRR's Training on Resilience for the Health Sector, which will be a key feature of the WHCF's annual event being held November 12th-14th.
Key highlights
- Partnership Announcement: Learn about the collaborative vision and goals of UNDRR and WHCF.
- Symposium Overview: Understand the purpose and goals of the UNDRR symposium, which will focus on key tools and activities for disaster resilience in global cities.
- Smart Health City Standards: Discover WHCF's draft standards for Smart Health Cities and how stakeholders can engage.
- Signatory Cities Program: Understand the WHCF Signatory Cities Program and its role in promoting smart, healthy, and resilient urban initiatives.
Webinar attendees will be officially invited to the World Health City Forum in November 2024.