Enabling conditions for building resilience

Several factors are enabling cities to become more resilient to disasters and motivating local governments to take action on disaster risk reduction. Based on an analysis of the findings of cities and local governments participating in the Campaign, these include strong leadership and political will; sustainability of institutional capacities and resources at local level; the ability to engage in high-impact activities early on; partnerships and city-to-city learning opportunities; the integration of disaster risk reduction across sectors; and recognition of the improvements needed to make infrastructure more resilient. These factors and others form the essential foundations of resilience.

Related Subject(s): Human Settlements and Urban Issues