Course Description:
This course explores urban resilience strategies through climate adaptation, infrastructure systems, governance, and economic resilience, emphasizing sustainable development pathways for future cities.

14. Resilient City Strategy

14.1 Lecture 1: Introduction to Urban Resilience and Strategy Framework

• Understand the five pillars of urban resilience: climate/environmental, infrastructure, social, economic, and governance.
• Recognize the interconnected nature of climate change and environmental degradation.
• Explore nature-based solutions such as wetlands and mangroves for urban sustainability and adaptation.

14.2 Lecture 2: Climate and Environmental Resilience

• Identify major climate risks including heatwaves, floods, and sea-level rise.
• Understand human-driven environmental degradation and its role in increasing vulnerability.
• Evaluate solutions such as sponge cities and green infrastructure for climate adaptation.

14.3 Lecture 3: Infrastructure and Social Resilience

• Define resilient infrastructure across energy, transport, water, and waste systems.
• Understand the role of social cohesion and trust in crisis response and recovery.
• Assess the importance of equity in post-disaster reconstruction and recovery planning.

14.4 Lecture 4: Economic and Governance Resilience

• Understand economic resilience through diversification and financial stability.
• Evaluate governance resilience based on transparency, adaptability, and trust.
• Recognize the role of inclusive and digital governance in disaster response and planning.

14.5 Lecture 5: Disaster Response and Building Back Better

• Understand the importance of rapid emergency response within the first 48–72 hours of disasters.
• Learn the “Build Back Better” framework for resilient reconstruction.
• Examine community-driven recovery and adaptive rebuilding strategies.