Cities across Europe must step up their adaptation efforts if they are to handle the increasingly complex challenges caused by climate change such as more extreme flooding or prolonged heatwaves. A European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today stresses the benefits of investing in long-term preventive measures that cities should take to improve their resilience.

LEARNING CITIES 2040 was the theme that brought  over 100 academics, analysts, practitioners and decision-makers from 31 countries together in Glasgow, 3-5 June 2016. With over 60 papers in parallel session and 17 city showcases from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Oceana, the Glasgow conference was a learning city microcosm.