This three-day technical workshop on Risk-Informed Urban Planning brings together national and municipal stakeholders to strengthen urban planning processes in Liberia by integrating risk considerations into spatial planning, land use management, and investment decisions. Through a combination of presentations, interactive group work, and peer exchange, participants will build a shared understanding of urban risks, assess current planning systems, and apply practical tools—from risk analysis to zoning and implementation frameworks—to support safer, more inclusive, and resilient urban development, particularly in cities such as Monrovia, Buchanan, Gbarnga, and Ganta.

Bringing together data scientists, urban planners, and climate risk specialists.

Exploring flood risk management and adaptation opportunities for African cities in Cotonou, Benin.

We’re excited to invite you to take part in the City Resilience Program’s Urban Heat Hackathon — a dynamic, hands-on event that brings together minds from across the urban climate community to co-create solutions for real-world heat resilience challenges. 

Watch the session: "Localizing the Sendai Framework: Innovative Approaches to Urban Resilience."

MARCH 27: Join this webinar exploring how global digital public goods transform urban resilience.

A deep dive into urban planning, disaster risk management, and climate finance, among other topics.

09:00-12.30 | Location: Room 403 

Speakers: Sadi Samadzod, Director, State Unitary Enterprise “Smart City” under Dushanbe administration (Tajikistan); Zhanar Gabdullina, Deputy Chairman, “Almaty Development Centre” JSC (Kazakhstan); Ricardo Ochoa Sosa (CAPSUS S.C.) Charles Antoyne Mari Catherine Hurstel, City Resilience Program; Rui Su, City Resilience Program   

Moderators: Chyi-Yun Huang, Senior DRM Specialist, World Bank; Ross Eisenberg, Disaster Risk Management Specialist, City Resilience Program   

11:30-12.30 | Location: Room 401+402+403 

Speakers: James Myazoe, Republic of the Marshall Islands; Ahmed Aiman Shareef, Republic of Maldives; Naomichi Murooka, Japan International Cooperation Agency; Jessica Schmidt, World Bank; Rui Su, City Resilience Program  

Moderator: Jian Vun, World Bank 

17:30-18:30‎ | Location: Medium Hall  

Speakers: Daniel Sullivan, Director, Risk and Resilience, City of Cape town; Dileep Mavalankar, Director IIPHG/Disaster Risk Management Consultant, Indian Institute of Public Health/World Bank; Ross Eisenberg, Disaster Risk Management Specialist, City Resilience Program; Nuala Cowan, Disaster Risk Management Specialist, Digital Earth Partnership, GFDRR