Urban Resilience Intensive Training 2026

The Urban Resilience Intensive Training (URIT) 2026, organised by the University of Southern Denmark, brings together transdisciplinary knowledge and perspectives on urban resilience from science, policy, and practice. The programme runs in two parts: online theoretical sessions on 29 and 30 June (3 hours per day), followed by an intensive in-person training in Copenhagen from 7 to 15 July 2026.

A comprehensive programme on urban resilience

URIT 2026 aims to expand participants' knowledge on policies, tools, and strategic planning for resilient urban transitions, integrating both climate mitigation and adaptation for a just and green transition. Using a systems thinking approach, the programme covers core topics including climate change and resilience analysis, future scenarios, and action planning, as well as cross-cutting themes such as ecosystem services, nature-based solutions, multi-level governance, disaster risk reduction, and citizen participation. The highly interactive format includes keynotes from international speakers, peer-to-peer sessions, field visits to best practices in Copenhagen, and group work focused on cities worldwide.

Who can apply

The training welcomes middle and senior policymakers, practitioners, and researchers from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including engineering, architecture, planning, and environmental, economic, and social sciences. English language proficiency is required. Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Registration fees

Three fee categories are available. The early bird fee of 600 EUR applies to applications submitted before 30 April 2026. A reduced fee of 300 EUR is available for participants from Least Developed Countries, with a deadline of 5 May 2026. The standard fee of 900 EUR applies until 25 June 2026. The registration fee covers course participation, site visits, coffee breaks, learning materials, a participation diploma, and a welcome package. Travel, accommodation, meals, and visa expenses are not included.

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