Readiness for recovery and reconstruction of resilient housing and critical infrastructure masterclasses

Time: 13:00 - 14:30 Geneva Time (CET)
Date: 20 March, 9 April, 15 May 2025 (three 90-minute sessions)
Workshop Language: English

The training is co-organized by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), UN Development Programme (UNDP), SEEDS, World Bank, UN-HABITAT and UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS). Leading up to the World Resilient Recovery Conference (WRRC), this masterclass will bring together experts and practitioners to share lessons learned, good practices, and innovative strategies from past housing recovery and reconstruction experiences. This masterclass aims to not only discuss the principles of resilient housing recovery and role of governments and communities, but also introduce effective models and case studies, to facilitate knowledge exchange and inform discussions at the WRRC.

Objective and topics to be covered:

• To discuss principles of resilient housing recovery and the role of local governments and communities in effective implementation. 
• To highlight owner- and community-driven approaches as effective models for resilient housing recovery and reconstruction. 
• To present case studies and best practices from different regions, showcasing successful community-led reconstruction initiatives. 
• To facilitate knowledge exchange among experts, practitioners, and policymakers working in disaster recovery and reconstruction. 
• To inform discussions at the World Resilient Recovery Conference (WRRC) and contribute to the global agenda on resilient reconstruction

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased awareness and understanding of owner- and community-driven approaches for resilient housing recovery. 
• Strengthened knowledge on the critical role of infrastructure resilience in post-disaster recovery efforts. 
• Practical insights and recommendations that can inform policies and future housing recovery programs. 
• Enhanced collaboration and networking among organizations and practitioners in housing recovery and reconstruction. 
• Contributions to the WRRC discussions on scaling up resilient housing and infrastructure investments. 
   

Certificate:

Certificate of Participation will be provided to masterclass participants who attend all three (3) masterclass sessions.

Programme and Recording

1. [20 March 2025] 

Foundations of Resilient Housing Recovery and Owner Driven Housing Reconstruction (ODHR) approaches

2. [9 April 2025] 

Building Resilient Housing Capacity for Recovery and Reconstruction: The Role of Financing and Partnerships

3. [15 May 2025] 

Innovation and Technology for Recovery and Reconstruction of Housing and Critical Infrastructure
 

Organizers:

• UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
• UN Development Programme (UNDP)
• SEEDS
• World Bank
• UN-HABITAT
• UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS)