The document discusses the Arctic Resilient Cities Network (ARCN) which aims to establish a regional platform under the UN Global Making Cities Resilient Campaign. This will provide Arctic cities with tools and methodologies for building resilience. ARCN seeks to transfer knowledge and expertise between Arctic cities and make them "lighthouse" cities demonstrating urban resilience. It will also allow Arctic leaders to engage with local governments globally on issues like climate change, biodiversity, and developing resilient economies in the Arctic region. The goal is to make both Arctic cities and the region as a whole more resilient to current and future challenges.

1. Urban Resilience
Arctic Resilient Cities Network

2. Arctic Resilient Cities Network

4. The Arctic region

5. Arctic population

6. Changes in the world – the Arctic wieu

10. Alaska and climate change

13. Arctic Sea Ice Extent
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14. Arctic Resilient Cities Network
Urban Resilience:
“Measurable capacity of any urban system to
absorb and recover from all plausible hazards
and maintain continuity of functions”

15. Why the Arctic need a global toolbox
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16. Arctic Resilient Cities Network
Arctic Region
Unique driver of global ecosystems
o Multiple current and emerging challenges
o Multiple current and emerging opportunities
Rich diversity on ‘common ground’
o Biodiversity
o Natural resources
o Growing ‘catalytic’ economies
Resilient cities = resilient region

18. Arctic Resilient Cities Network
UN Habitat’s Urban Resilience Programme:
‘Lighthouse’ Arctic Cities
Establish a regional platform under the UN Global
Making Cities Resilient Campaign;
Provide Arctic cities with the tools, guidelines, and
methodologies for building resilience dividends
Transfer knowledge, expertise, and experience to a
global arena.

19. ARCN at Arctic Circle in Iceland

20. ”Mayors of the North want to lead, to create resilient
societies for our people. The local governmental voice
is necessary to shape the future for both the Arctic and
the world.”
The Mayor of Bodø, Ida Pinnerød (Norway)
ARCN: Access to proven tools, guidelines and
expertise through UN Habitat’s programmes and
communities of practice. A global platform for
engagement of Arctic leaders with local governments
around the world.
Dan Lewis, Chief, UN Habitat Urban Resilience Programme

22. Thank you for your attention
Christin Kristoffersen
ck@conow.no
Twitter: @Ckristoffersen

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