Cities within and across national borders are learning with and from each other on a wide range of topics for different purposes and in varying ways. In this webinar series, urban professionals and city representatives will discuss city-to-city learning – or cities learning with and from each other. This webinar series is organized in collaboration with IHS, UN-Habitat, Vital Cities and Citizens (VCC), Closer Cities, and Justra Cities Network.
About the event
We will be organizing a three-part webinar series of 90 minutes, where each part focuses on the perspective and experiences from a different actor: from city representatives to transnational networks and researchers. The second webinar, designed for (transnational) networks and intermediaries, takes place online on May 7th 13:00-14:30 (CET). Sign up for the event through this link.
Cities worldwide face multifaceted challenges, navigating issues from environmental sustainability to social equity. In response, the number of city and transnational networks addressing these issues has significantly increased in recent decades, with a growing number of member cities joining these networks. Transnational networks and collaborative initiatives provide avenues for city-to-city (C2C) learning, fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange between cities. By as learning environments or knowledge brokers, these networks support cities in improving their efforts on climate change, urban sustainability, and resilience.
However, many aspects of C2C learning remain unexplored. It is, therefore, important to further understand the contexts in which C2C learning occurs, how these processes unfold, the facilitating or hindering conditions, and the resulting outcomes. Therefore, the second part of our three-part webinar series will delve into the question: “what is the role of networks as a platform for C2C learning?”.
Join us as we explore the conditions, challenges, and outcomes of C2C learning through the experience of four networks.
Who is this event for?
We invite everyone that is interested or are/have been involved in C2C learning. The second event will particularly focus on the perspective and experiences of (transnational) networks and other intermediaries. The aim of this webinar series is to exchange views on the contexts, processes, conditions, and outcomes of C2C learning.
Agenda
Meet the panelists
Matthew Bach | Head of Justice, Equity and Democracy at ICLEI Europe
Matthew joined ICLEI Europe as an experienced knowledge broker in 2017. He has been working on a broad range of topics from nature-based solutions to cultural heritage, and is currently the Head of Justice, Equity and Democracy at ICLEI Europe. Prior to ICLEI, Matthew worked globally in academia, the energy sector, and international organizations. He holds degrees from Freiburg and Cambridge universities.
Sandra Marin Herbert | Team Leader of International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC)
Sandra brings over two decades of experience as a Senior Expert in Sustainable Urban Development (SUD), with a rich background in driving transformative initiatives at the local government level. Over the past decade, Sandra has transitioned to a broader arena, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration among cities as a Senior Expert within DG REGIO, under the European Urban Initiative and under International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) initiatives. As Team Leader of the IURC Programme, Sandra has coordinated the network of EU Cities and Regions with counterparts across Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas.
Dr. Corina Angheloiu | Strategic Learning Lead at the Global Resilience Partnership
Dr. Corina Angheloiu is a strategist, manager, and facilitator with 13+ years of experience deploying design, foresight, and systems approaches to an array of challenges, from valuing the ocean to urban innovation, adaptation, and resilience. Currently, she is the Strategic Learning Lead for the Global Resilience Partnership and a regular contributor to the School of System Change. She initiated and convened the global Urban Resilience Community of Practice and was a co-host of the Urban Resilience Dialogues podcast, which explores key issues for urban practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.