How can municipalities improve the provision of medium- to long-term emergency shelter? Involving the population as a central component of disaster risk management and pursuing a holistic approach in the interaction of all stakeholder groups were just two of the promising approaches that came up during the two-day international expert exchange. Find out more in our documentation!

Inspiring project ideas came up during our recent two-day workshop through peer-to-peer consultations. These include prototypes for urban parks, community engagement, digitalization of municipal services, heat island prevention and flood risk mitigation.

As the world recovers from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, more innovative ideas to ensure food security are being discovered. Input to the virtual discussion was provided by two community garden projects from South Africa and from the South Sinai, Egypt. Both initiatives contribute to creating jobs and reducing greenhouse gases. 

Heat in the City – heat action planning and mitigation of heat island effects is the focus of a new Connective Cities exchange series. Over a period of two years, up to six municipalities will exchange ideas on the topic in innovative formats and collaborate with experts to find practical solutions. Interested? Apply by May 17, 2023!

The Dream City Festival brings together artists from Tunisia, the MENA region, Africa and Europe. The event creates a unique melting pot of artworks and visions for the urban future. Over the years, the festival has become an important part of Tunis' cultural life and an intriguing element of urban development.

Urban mobility in the spotlight! The use of ecological and intelligent technologies in public transport in the Ukrainian city of Lutsk as well as a toolbox for citizen participation for sustainable mobility planning and implementation serve as inspiration and starting point for the expert exchange between Ukrainian, German and international municipalities.