Nowadays, natural disasters and human actions are considered uncertain, unpredictable
urban threats. Therefore, cities must respond more quickly and more effectively to anticipate …

Abstract Between 60% and 80% of global energy is consumed in urban areas and given the
projected increase in world׳ s urban population, this share is expected to further increase in …

The concept of urban resilience has so far been related mainly to climate change adaptation
and disaster management perspectives. Here we aim to broaden the discussion by showing …

'Resilience'has risen to prominence across a range of academic disciplines and political
discourses. Situating resilience theories in historical context the paper argues that the …

From the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the scientific community has been continuously
trying to assess the virus, its socio-environmental impacts, regulatory/adaptation policies …

Urban resilience is a new path for the sustainable development of cities in the future.
However, recognizing and quantifying urban resilience is still in the conceptual and …

Resilience planning and emergency management require policymakers and agency leaders
to make difficult decisions regarding which at-risk populations should be given priority in the …

This paper advocates the use of Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory as a framework to
analyse resilience at diverse scales. Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory can be …

Ecological resilience, adaptive cycles, and panarchy are all concepts that have been
developed to explain abrupt and often surprising changes in complex socio-ecological …

Many people want to help bring about changes in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and
communities. Leaders and scholars of change efforts are likewise eager for insights into …