07 Apr 2017 Story Digital Transformations

Global Dialogue on Technology for Resilient Cities

IETC’s Global Dialogue will explore how technologies can contribute to urban resilience against various environmental impacts. A focus will be given to climate change and other environmental impacts such as natural and man-made disasters. The dialogue will take place on 17-19 October 2017 at International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) in Osaka, Japan. The Dialogue will cover various aspects of technology for resilient cities including:

  • Global and regional climate change adaptation and mitigation mechanisms
  • National and city waste management strategies
  • Financing technologies
  • Education, awareness, and capacity building
  • Social aspects of urban resilience
  • Management of hazardous waste
  • Private sector involvement

 For more details including agenda please refer to IETC's event webpage.

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