At the beginning of 2026, the Global Secretariat of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) initiative published a new report: “Pathways to Resilience: Stories from MCR2030 Cities.” The report brings together 28 case studies from cities around the world and shows how subnational governments are implementing concrete measures to reduce risk and increase resilience as part of the MCR2030 program.
MCR2030 is a global partnership led by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) that supports cities and local governments in becoming more resilient to disasters and climate-related risks. To this end, the initiative offers a Resilience Roadmap approach that guides cities in gradually improving their strategies for risk analysis, planning, and implementation of resilience measures.
The newly published report is based on cities that share their experiences, measures, and progress along the Resilience Roadmap on the MCR2030 dashboard. The case studies presented come from all regions and illustrate how local authorities, communities, and civil society actors are working together to reduce risks and build sustainable resilience.
The report focuses on practical solutions, lessons learned, and innovative approaches that embed resilience not only as a technical task but as an integral part of political decisions, investment processes, and daily administrative activities. The report shows how resilience is embedded in concrete strategies, projects, and institutional practices, and how local people—from city leaders and municipal employees to residents and local organizations—actively contribute to risk management.
The collection of city stories is intended to serve as a source of learning and inspiration for other cities and stakeholders to develop and refine their own resilience strategies. By sharing experiences, MCR2030 supports the establishment of a global network of cities that are on the path to creating safe, inclusive, and sustainable urban spaces for all.
The complete publication “Pathways to Resilience: Stories from MCR2030 Cities” can be downloaded free of charge from the official MCR2030 website.
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