Reinventing our cities in the face of climate and societal challenges
“La Nuit des idées 2025 – Acting for a Resilient City” is organized by the Institut français de Prague and the French Embassy in the Czech Republic, in partnership with CEFRES, AMO and the festival Les 48h pour l’agriculture urbaine. The project is supported by the Institut français de Paris.
Date: April 14, 2025, 6 PM
Location: Cinema Kino 35, Institut français de Prague,
Štěpánská 35, Prague 1
Language of the workshop: English
How can we build cities that are both sustainable and inclusive in the face of growing environmental and social challenges? What will tomorrow’s city look like? What innovative solutions exist for sustainable urban planning? What tools can help create more inclusive and greener cities?
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of urban resilience and innovation.
Speakers:
- Barbora CHMELOVÁ (Ministry of the Environment / AMO) – Specialist in public policies for sustainability
- Martin ĎURĎOVIČ (Academy of Sciences / CEFRES) – Researcher in urban planning and ecological transitions
- Flore-Anaïs BRUNET (AFAUP) – Urban agriculture specialist and activist
Moderator: Gilles LEPESANT (Geographer, CNRS / CEFRES)
Key Topics:
- Cities and climate resilience – How can we adapt urban infrastructures to extreme weather events (heatwaves, floods, droughts)? What role can nature-based solutions play in making cities more sustainable?
- Urban planning and new development models – How can we balance urban density, land-use efficiency, and quality of life? What tools are available to create more inclusive and accessible cities?
- Circular economy and social innovation – How can cities promote new modes of production and consumption? What impact do urban commons and citizen-led initiatives have on local governance? What role does urban farming play in strengthening cities’ resilience?
- Mobility and energy transition – What are the alternatives to polluting transportation? How can we foster shared, fair, and sustainable mobility solutions?
Find more informations about all the events here.