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European Week of Regions and Cities

Support for regional disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction financing

Regions and cities are on the frontline of disasters—yet financing for prevention and recovery often remains fragmented and a national competence. This session will explore opportunities for regional cooperation to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience financing. With contributions from political leaders, the European Investment Bank, and resilience city networks such as MCR2030, the session will discuss opportunities to strengthen technical and financial support for local and regional authorities, showcase some existing good practices, promote regional collaboration, and scale risk-informed investments in the face of escalating climate risks.

  • Civil protection and risk prevention | Climate and environment | Investment and Finances | Local and regional | Territorial | Urban
  • Code: 14PD252273
  • Van Maerlant , VMA21

Speakers

María Isabel Urrutia De Los Mozos

  • Minister, European Committee of the Regions - NAT Commission

Michele De Pascale

  • President, Emilia-Romagna Region

Željana Zovko

  • Vice-President, European Parliament

Monica Scatasta

  • Head of Unit, European Investment Bank

Moderator

Andrew Bower

  • Programme Manager, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Practical information

When
Tue 14/10/2025, 09:30 - 11:00 CET
Where
Van Maerlant , VMA21
Type of partnership
Partnership
Format
Political/policy debate
Theme
Cities building tomorrow
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian

Partners

UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

  • Brussels | Belgium
European Committee of the Regions - NAT Commission

European Committee of the Regions - NAT Commission

  • Brussels | Belgium