• Contribute to shaping climate resilient policies and strategies.
• Engage in dynamic discussions with diverse stakeholders.
• Help define concrete actions that the EC2U can implement across European cities.
• Connect with experts, students, and policymakers who are working on improving climate resilience.

Welcome & Keynote Address (30 min)

• Opening remarks
• Keynote speaker

World Café Discussion (1 hr 20 min)

Participants will rotate between four themed tables, engaging in 20-minute discussions per question, moderated by experts and facilitators.
Each table will focus on a key question related to climate resilience, urban governance, and sustainable action.

Collaborative Brainstorming (30 min)

• Integrate key ideas from the World Café discussions.
• Identify concrete actions that the EC2U can take to support climate resilience in cities.

Wrap-Up & Feedback (10 min)

• Summarize main takeaway points.
• Listen to participant feedback to refine future Think-Tank initiatives.

Outcomes from this Think-Tank session will contribute to:

• creating a policy brief for the EC2U Alliance to be shared with the European Commission.
• integrating into the EC2U Virtual Institute on Sustainable Cities and Communities.
• holding presentations at major European forums, including the 2025 EC2U Forum.
• a publication in the EC2U Annual Public Report.

While term "climate change" at the EC2U alliance level is used in discussions and in official documents, here at JKU Linz, we have deliberately opted to use the wording "climate crisis" to emphasize the urgency and severity of the challenges we face.

Both terms refer to the same global issue of "climate crisis" and reflect an immediate need for action, highlghting the growing risks and accelerating impacts affecting our cities and communities. The wording aligns with an increasing number of scientists, policymakers, and organizations calling for stronger awareness and rapid intervention.

We acknowledge the difference in terminology and use it purposefully as a conscious choice to reinforce the critical nature of the discussions we intend to have during this Think-Tank session.