By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define resilient and sustainable urban development and explain its importance.
• Identify the key challenges facing urban areas today, including climate change, disaster risk, and social inequality.
• Analyze the risks and vulnerabilities of their own cities.
• Develop strategies for building resilient and sustainable urban communities.
• Implement these strategies in their own cities.

This course is designed for senior executives, managers, and directors who are responsible for or involved in setting their organization’s strategic direction and goals. The course suits participants from various sectors and industries who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in corporate responsibility and sustainability. It suits executives from any industry, function, or region interested in or responsible for developing, implementing, or overseeing strategic sustainability and corporate governance initiatives in their organization.

This course will provide senior managers with the knowledge and skills to lead their cities towards a more resilient and sustainable future. Participants will learn about the key challenges facing urban areas, including climate change, disaster risk, and social inequality. They will also explore best practices in resilient and sustainable urban development management, and develop strategies for implementing these practices in their own cities.

Day One:

• Introduction to Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development
• Key Challenges Facing Urban Areas
• Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

Day Two:

• Building Resilient Infrastructure
• Planning for Sustainable Transportation
• Managing Natural Resources

Day Three:

• Promoting Social Inclusion and Economic Equity

• The role of senior managers in promoting resilient and sustainable urban development

• Financing Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development

Day Four:

• Governance and institutional arrangements
• Planning and decision-making
• Financing and implementation
• Monitoring and evaluation

Day Five:

• Developing a resilience and sustainability action plan for your city
• Identifying key stakeholders and partners
• Developing strategies and actions

The course will be taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and group exercises. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences and perspectives, and to learn from each other.