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Resource Library

for Urban Resilience Practitioners

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The Resource Library (“Library”) for Urban Resilience Practitioners (“User”) is a product developed under the program titled “Urban Resilience to Climate Extremes in Southeast Asia (URCE)” by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC). The Library contains the following information:

An elaborative description of a selected set of Urban Resilience Assessment (URA) Tools
Details of selected implementations of Resilience Actions (RA) with an insight into how cities around the world have taken action to improve their resilience to serve as a form of guidance, highlighting some examples from Viet Nam.

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Introduction

The main aim of the library is to enhance the knowledge of practitioners on urban resilience assessment tools and different types of resilience actions.

The Library has three sections:

Section 1: Description of Terms used in the Library
Section 2: “Urban Resilience Assessment Tools” presents systemic information on some selected set of Urban Resilience Assessment (URA) tools
Section 3: Selected implementation of Resilience Actions

Section 1: Description of Terms

Term	Description
URA	Urban Resilience Assessment
Year of development	First year of publication/release of the tool.
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Whether the developer(s) of the tool requires their consent/collaboration for usage of the tool. This may range from permission to training to the usage of parts of the tool hosted by them.
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Provided timeframe of implementation of the tool. Some tools may incorporate the preparation & data collection time in this figure and some may not; where known, this has been noted.

Decision cycle stage(s)	The stages in the decision cycle in which the tool can be used.
	The "Decision cycle stage(s)" is based on the decision cycle as offered by Mehryar et al. (2022), which depicts an approach widely used in understanding climate adaptation and Disaster Risk Management. The terms and definitions that follow are adapted from their article. Sources: Mehryar, S., Sasson, I., & Surminski, S. (2022). Supporting urban adaptation to climate change: What role can resilience measurement tools play? Urban Climate, 41, 101047. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2021.101047

Stage 1: Problem and objective identification	Formulate the issue by understanding the reasons for the decision being made (the problem), the decision-maker’s broad objectives, and the wider context for the decision. The way an issue arises is likely to affect the approach to decision-making and the associated analysis.
Stage 2: Decision-making criteria	The objectives are translated into operational criteria that can be used in later stages in the cycle. These criteria should reflect uncertainty about the future and future climate.
Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment	Resilience (and risk) are measured along the dimensions of urban resilience using a set of indicators.
Satge 4: Option appraisal	Building upon the assessment, options to increase resilience are generated and evaluated.
Stage 5: Action plan development	The options produced are integrated into a short- and/or long-term resilience action plan for the city to support implementation and prioritisation of these actions.
Stage 6: Monitoring and evaluation	The effects of the implemented actions on urban resilience are monitored and evaluated against their intended outcomes or benchmarks.

Applicability	Applicability of the tool when using it for conducting a resilience assessment
– Ready to use	The tool can be used as it is (requires no changes)
– Customisation required based on city context	The tool is mostly ready, with some extent of modification required for suitability to the city it will be applied in.
– Primarily guidance	The tool mainly offers guidance, with some framework and methods for conducting a resilence assessment.

Target climate and disaster risks	The risks targeted by the tool, such as climate risks, disaster risks, or both.
Type of resilience indicator metrics	The type of the metrics used by the tool for measuring resilience indicators. (Quantitative and Qualitative metrics).
Relevant framework(s)	List of frameworks referred to by the tool, either as a foundation or in alignment.

Section 2: Urban Resilience Assessment (URA) Tools

1. City Resilience Index (CRI)

This tool creates a “profile” of resilience that can then be interpreted and communicated to stakeholders as the basis for actions inventory or stakeholder review. The tool looks into the four key dimensions from the City Resilience Framework: Health & Wellbeing; Economy & Society; Infrastructure & Ecosystems; Leadership & Strategy

Factsheet


URA tool	City Resilience Index (CRI)
Developer(s)	Arup; Rockefeller Foundation
Year of development	2014
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration with online application & hosted tools. Training support available.
Geographical area/s of implementation	Global (Americas, Western Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, SE & E Asia, Australia)
End users	Local authorities
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	This tool creates a “profile” of resilience that can then be interpreted and communicated to stakeholders as the basis for actions inventory or stakeholder review. The tool looks into the four key dimensions from the City Resilience Framework: Health & Wellbeing; Economy & Society; Infrastructure & Ecosystems; Leadership & Strategy
Decision cycle stage(s):	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Yes (Ho Chi Minh City) [CRI Brochure p16]
Associated International Framework/s :	Arup/Rockefeller City Resilience Framework
Source Link:	https://www.cityresilienceindex.org/#/

2. Vietnam City Resilience Index (VNCRI)

An adapted version of the City Resilience Index (CRI) for the Vietnamese context, used as a comparative national city resilience index through city scorecards on dimensions customised by developer in consultation with stakeholders across different levels of government.

Factsheet

URA tool	Vietnam City Resilience Index (VNCRI)
Developer(s)	The Asia Foundation; Rockefeller Foundation
Year of development	2017
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Viet Nam (20 cities) (Muong Lay, Bac Kan, Ha Giang, Son La, Hoa Binh, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Uong Bi, Sam Son, Ha Tinh, Hue, Buon Ma Thuot, Can Tho, Vung Tau, Vi Thanh, Soc Trang, Long Xuyen, Go Cong, Bac Lieu, Rach Gia)
End users	Local authorities
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	An adapted version of the City Resilience Index (CRI) for the Vietnamese context, used as a comparative national city resilience index through city scorecards on dimensions customised by developer in consultation with stakeholders across different levels of government.
Decision cycle stage(s):	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use in cities in Viet Nam
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Yes
Associated International Framework/s	Arup/Rockefeller City Resilience Framework
Source Link	English Version: https://asiafoundation.org/publication/the-vietnam-city-resilience-index/ Vietnamese Version: https://asiafoundation.org/publication/chi-so-chong-chiu-cua-cac-do-thi-viet-nam/

3. Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities (DRSC)

Provides a set of assessments that allows local governments to assess their disaster resilience based on Ten Essentials of Making Cities Resilient. It has addendums for additional sectoral & thematic coverage, namely, Public Health Scorecard Addendum, Food System Resilience Addendum, Cultural Heritage Addendum. An additional annex on the inclusion of persons with disabilities is provided.

The Industrial and Commercial Buildings Scorecard is for the use by building owners, operators and managers. The Scorecard enables the establishment of a baseline for the resilience of buildings to disaster and climate risks.

Factsheet

URA tool	Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities (DRSC)
Developer(s)	UNDRR
Year of development	2017
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Opensource. Developer can assist cities in providing training on the use of the Scorecard.
Geographical area/s of implementation	Global. (Implemented Cities in the Asia Pacific: Bangladesh, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, Fiji, Maldives)
End users	Local authorities, private industry
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Preliminary level: 1-4 days Detailed assessment: 1-4 months
Brief description of URA Tool:	Provides a set of assessments that allows local governments to assess their disaster resilience based on Ten Essentials of Making Cities Resilient. It has addendums for additional sectoral & thematic coverage, namely, Public Health Scorecard Addendum, Food System Resilience Addendum, Cultural Heritage Addendum. An additional annex on the inclusion of persons with disabilities is provided. The Industrial and Commercial Buildings Scorecard is for the use by building owners, operators and managers. The Scorecard enables the establishment of a baseline for the resilience of buildings to disaster and climate risks.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient (MCR2030, UNDRR).
Source Link	https://www.undrr.org/publication/disaster-resilience-scorecard-cities

4. Quick Risk Estimation (QRE) Tool

The Quick Risk Estimation tool serves as a complement to their Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities tool and is strictly speaking not a resilience assessment tool in and of itself. This tool is used to identify current and future risks to both human and physical assets. The tool follows a stakeholder engagement process to establish a common understanding.

Factsheet

URA tool	Quick Risk Estimation (QRE) Tool
Developer(s)	UNDRR
Year of development	Not indicated
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Not indicated
End users:	Local authorities, stakeholders
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	1-7 days
Brief description of URA Tool	The Quick Risk Estimation tool serves as a complement to their Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities tool and is strictly speaking not a resilience assessment tool in and of itself. This tool is used to identify current and future risks to both human and physical assets. The tool follows a stakeholder engagement process to establish a common understanding.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 1: Problem and objective identification
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Not indicated
Associated International Framework/s	Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction; SDGs
Source Link	https://mcr2030.undrr.org/quick-risk-estimation-tool

5. City Resilience Action Planning Tool (CityRAP)

This tool is used to train city managers and planners through a four-phase process of training, with an output of a draft “Resilience Framework for Action” of priority actions which consist of activities, implementable projects, and guiding principles according to the city’s resilience vision.

Factsheet

URA tool	City Resilience Action Planning Tool (CityRAP)
Developer(s)	UN-Habitat; DiMSUR
Year of development	2015
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration with initial training & process support. Assessment tool available.
Geographical area/s of implementation	Small to intermediate-sized cities (max pop. 250,000) in Sub-Saharan Africa
End users	Local authorities, communities
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	12-14 weeks
Brief description of URA Tool	This tool is used to train city managers and planners through a four-phase process of training, with an output of a draft “Resilience Framework for Action” of priority actions which consist of activities, implementable projects, and guiding principles according to the city’s resilience vision.
Decision cycle stage(s):	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal; Stage 5: Action plan development
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction; SDGs; New Urban Agenda
Source Link	https://unhabitat.org/city-resilience-action-planning-tool-cityrap

6. City Resilience Profiling Tool (CRPT)

The tool primarily focusses on gathering data on city performance, risks, and stakeholder groups, and identifying enabling or limiting policies. It helps to understand the risks and stresses a city may face through a diagnostic methodology and guides the users to establish prioritised actions for enhancing city resilience.

Factsheet

URA tool	City Resilience Profiling Tool (CRPT)
Developer(s)	UN-Habitat
Year of development	2018
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration for hosted tool, implementation, & support.
Geographical area/s of implementation	Global (South America, Western Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, Eastern Asia)
End users	Local authorities, planners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Data collection from <6 months to 1 year; three levels of assessment (basic; intermediate; advanced)
Brief description of URA Tool:	The tool primarily focusses on gathering data on city performance, risks, and stakeholder groups, and identifying enabling or limiting policies. It helps to understand the risks and stresses a city may face through a diagnostic methodology and guides the users to establish prioritised actions for enhancing city resilience.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal; Stage 5: Action plan development; Stage 6: Monitoring & evaluation
Applicability	Customisation required based on city context
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam:	Not indicated
Associated International Framework/s	Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction; SDGs; New Urban Agenda; Paris Agreement; World Humanitarian Summit – Agenda for Humanity
Source Link	https://unhabitat.org/guide-to-the-city-resilience-profiling-tool

7. UCLG CRPT “Light”

A less data-intensive and more user-friendly version of the City Resilience Profiling Tool developed with a focus on local knowledge and a reduced set of indicators.

Factsheet

URA tool	UCLG CRPT “Light”
Developer(s)	United Cities and Local Governments; European Commission DEVCO; UN-Habitat
Year of development	Not indicated
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration for hosted tool, implementation, & support.
Geographical area/s of implementation	Not listed
End users	Local authorities, stakeholders
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not given (data collection 4-5 months)
Brief description of URA Tool:	A less data-intensive and more user-friendly version of the City Resilience Profiling Tool developed with a focus on local knowledge and a reduced set of indicators.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal; Stage 5: Action plan development; Stage 6: Monitoring & evaluation
Applicability	Not indicated
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Not indicated
Associated International Framework/s	Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction; SDGs; New Urban Agenda; Paris Agreement; WHS Agenda for Humanity
Source Link	https://learning.uclg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/27_urban_resilience_and_sustainability.pdf (p.30)

8. ICLEI-ACCCRN Process (IAP)

A phased process that walks through understanding local context in both stakeholders/governance and climate assessment, understanding vulnerability, and developing “interventions”.

Factsheet

URA tool	ICLEI-ACCCRN Process (IAP)
Developer(s)	ICLEI; Rockefeller Foundation
Year of development	2014
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration
Geographical area/s of implementation	South & Southeast Asia (40+ cities); Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines listed
End users	Local authorities
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	1-6 months
Brief description of URA Tool	A phased process that walks through understanding local context in both stakeholders/governance and climate assessment, understanding vulnerability, and developing “interventions”.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal; Stage 5: Action plan development
Applicability	Customisation required based on city context
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Climate risks (climate variables, extreme weather events, sea-level rise)
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Not indicated
Associated International Framework/s	A Framework for Urban Climate Resilience (ACCCRN, Rockefeller Foundation)
Source Link	https://southasia.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ICLEI-ACCCRN-Process-IAP-A-toolkit-for-Local-Governments.pdf

9. City Resilience Program (CRP)

The program is a mix of providing tools as well as services for financing and engagement through the World Bank with a focus on investment protection & capital mobilisation through spatial mapping.

Factsheet

URA tool	City Resilience Program (CRP)
Developer(s)	GFDRR; World Bank
Year of development	2017
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires full collaboration with developer (World Bank).
Geographical area/s of implementation	Global excluding North America & Australia/Oceania (140 cities)
End users	All levels of authorities, stakeholders, planners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool:	The program is a mix of providing tools as well as services for financing and engagement through the World Bank with a focus on investment protection & capital mobilisation through spatial mapping.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment;
Applicability	Primarily guidance
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Yes (Hanoi & Vietnam)
Associated International Framework/s	Not indicated
Source Link	https://www.gfdrr.org/en/crp

10. CityStrength Diagnostic (CSD)

A tool designed to help facilitate dialogue among stakeholders about risks, resilience, and the performance of urban systems, to help identify priority actions and investments.

Factsheet

URA tool	CityStrength Diagnostic (CSD)
Developer(s)	World Bank; GFDRR
Year of development	2015
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	For developer (World Bank) use only
Geographical area/s of implementation	Ethiopia, Ghana, & Viet Nam
End users:	World Bank teams/specialists
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Rapid approach: 3-5 months Incremental approach: 6-9 months
Brief description of URA Tool:	A tool designed to help facilitate dialogue among stakeholders about risks, resilience, and the performance of urban systems, to help identify priority actions and investments.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal
Applicability	Customisation required based on city context
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Yes (Can Tho)
Associated International Framework/s	Arup/Rockefeller City Resilience Framework
Source Link	https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/fda01696-a3d5-537b-b34b-d6c2e78e2ff1

11. Monitoring Adaptation Measures and Climate Resilience in Cities (MONARES)

This tool offers guidance on the analysis and data collection of adaptation action to improve learning on which activities were most effective in increasing resilience.

Factsheet

URA tool	Monitoring Adaptation Measures and Climate Resilience in Cities (MONARES)
Developer(s)	adelphi [German consultancy]
Year of development	2017
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Germany
End users:	Local authorities, planners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool:	This tool offers guidance on the analysis and data collection of adaptation action to improve learning on which activities were most effective in increasing resilience.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Primarily guidance
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Climate risks (reflective of existing adaptation policy of city)
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Not indicated
Associated International Framework/s	SDGs; Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction; ISO 37120/3
Source Link	https://adelphi.de/en/projects/monares-monitoring-adaptation-measures-and-climate-resilience-in-cities

12. Coastal (Community) Resilience Index (CCRI)

A relatively quick and inexpensive method of understanding community resilience in coastal areas for disaster preparedness.

Factsheet

URA tool	Coastal (Community) Resilience Index (CCRI)
Developer(s)	US NOAA; Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium
Year of development	2008
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	USA
End users:	Local authorities, stakeholders
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s:	3 hours (excluding data collection)
Brief description of URA Tool:	A relatively quick and inexpensive method of understanding community resilience in coastal areas for disaster preparedness.
Decision cycle stage(s):	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability :	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s:	Coastal extreme weather events (primarily storms)
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics:	Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam:	Not indicated
Associated International Framework/s :	Not indicated
Source Link:	https://toolkit.climate.gov/tool/coastal-resilience-index

13. BuroHappold Resilience Insight Tool (BH-RIT)

Online assessment process that allows a holistic view of the resilience of a city based on their available data and knowledge in a demand & capacity approach. The city assessment is based on a framework of three main pillars, namely (1) Society & community (2) Governance & Economy (3) Environment & Infrastructure

Factsheet

URA tool	BuroHappold Resilience Insight Tool (BH-RIT)
Developer(s)	BuroHappold [British consultancy]
Year of development	2016
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Needs a license from the developer. Developer hosts tool
Geographical area/s of implementation	Global (North America, Western Europe, Middle East, South & East Asia)
End users	Local authorities, planners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	1 hour plus (excluding data collection)
Brief description of URA Tool	Online assessment process that allows a holistic view of the resilience of a city based on their available data and knowledge in a demand & capacity approach. The city assessment is based on a framework of three main pillars, namely (1) Society & community (2) Governance & Economy (3) Environment & Infrastructure
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal; Stage 5: Action plan development; Stage 6: Monitoring & evaluation
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework (BuroHappold Resilience Diagnostic Approach) Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315850846_A_Comprehensive_Approach_to_City_and_Building_Resilience
Source Link	User Guide: https://www.burohappold.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BuroHappold_Resilience_Tool_-_User_Guide.pdf Report on 12 Cities Assessment: https://www.burohappold.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-Royal-Charter-International-Research-Award-BuroHappold-Resilience-Insight-12-Cities-Assessment-v2.pdf

14. Evaluating Urban Resilience to Climate Change (EURCC)

A dataset-driven framework that uses indicators which are assigned with “importance weights” & resilience scores visualized as axes of quadrant plots. The assignment of importance allows prioritization of city resources in follow-up actions.

Factsheet

URA tool	Evaluating Urban Resilience to Climate Change (EURCC)
Developer(s)	US EPA
Year of development	2017
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	USA
End users	Local planners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	A dataset-driven framework that uses indicators which are assigned with “importance weights” & resilience scores visualized as axes of quadrant plots. The assignment of importance allows prioritization of city resources in follow-up actions.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Primarily guidance
Target climate and disaster risk/s:	Climate change focus (gradual changes & extreme events)
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam:	No
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework (p.5-21 of linked document)
Source Link	https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/global/recordisplay.cfm?deid=322482

15. Comprehensive Disaster Resilience Index (CDRI-Italy)

A suite of statistical methods to allow decision makers to explore the territorial, social, and economic disparities of their city or region. These measurements can be used as a decision-making benchmark for resilience plans

Factsheet

URA tool	Comprehensive Disaster Resilience Index (CDRI-Italy)
Developer(s)	CMCC@Ca’Foscari – Research center on climate change of Ca’Foscari University, Italy.
Year of development	2019
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Italy
End users	Academia
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool:	A suite of statistical methods to allow decision makers to explore the territorial, social, and economic disparities of their city or region. These measurements can be used as a decision-making benchmark for resilience plans
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Customisation required based on city context
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
Source Link	https://www.preventionweb.net/publication/constructing-comprehensive-disaster-resilience-index-case-italy

16. EMI Guide to Measuring Urban Risk Resilience

Three indexes as part of a toolkit, focussing on measuring urban disaster risk communication, risk management performance, and disaster resilience progress respectively.

Factsheet

URA tool	EMI Guide to Measuring Urban Risk Resilience
Developer(s)	Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative
Year of development	2015
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated (Support team; training during process; tools publically available)
Geographical area/s of implementation	Asia, Europe, and Latin America (e.g., Istanbul, Türkiye; Mumbai, India; Quezon City, Philippines; Barcelona, Spain)
End users	All levels of government, planners, practitioners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	Three indexes as part of a toolkit, focussing on measuring urban disaster risk communication, risk management performance, and disaster resilience progress respectively.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Customisation required based on city context
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Not given
Associated International Framework/s	Hyogo Framework; UNISDR 10 Essentials; EMI Disaster Risk Management Master Planning
Source Link	https://emi-megacities.org/?emi-publication=a-guide-to-measuring-urban-risk-resilience-principles-tools-and-practice-of-urban-indicators-2

17. Australian Disaster Resilience Index (ADRI)

A top-down assessment approach for disaster risk management across all of Australia for assessing the resilience of communities to natural hazards at a large scale. It is designed to provide input into macro-level policy, and strategic planning and community engagement activities at national, state, and local government levels

Factsheet

URA tool	Australian Disaster Resilience Index (ADRI)
Developer(s)	Natural Hazards Research Australia; University of New England, Australia
Year of development	2020
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Australia
End users	All levels of government, planners, practitioners, NGOs, industry
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool:	A top-down assessment approach for disaster risk management across all of Australia for assessing the resilience of communities to natural hazards at a large scale. It is designed to provide input into macro-level policy, and strategic planning and community engagement activities at national, state, and local government levels
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks (focus on bushfires, floods, storms, & earthquakes)
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework
Source Link	https://adri.bnhcrc.com.au/#!/

18. Characteristics of a Disaster-Resilient Community (CDRC)

A broad framework that highlights a multi-hazard/multi-context set of important components of resilience on a scale of the development of disaster risk resilience.

Factsheet

URA tool	Characteristics of a Disaster-Resilient Community (CDRC)
Developer(s)	Group of NGOs with funding from Department for International Development, UK
Year of development	2009
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Global South
End users	Not indicated
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	A broad framework that highlights a multi-hazard/multi-context set of important components of resilience on a scale of the development of disaster risk resilience.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment;
Applicability	Primarily guidance
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Not indicated
Associated International Framework/s	Hyogo Framework
Source Link	https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1346086/

19. Climate Disaster Resilience Initiative (CDRI)

The tool creates profiles for cities through matrices of indicators, providing a score along each dimension of resilience.

Factsheet

URA tool	Climate Disaster Resilience Initiative (CDRI)
Developer(s)	Kyoto University; UNDRR
Year of development	2008
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration for training, implementation, & support.
Geographical area/s of implementation	Asia (44 cities in South, Southeast and East Asia)
End users	Local authorities
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	The tool creates profiles for cities through matrices of indicators, providing a score along each dimension of resilience.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal; Stage 5: Action plan development; Stage 6: Monitoring & evaluation
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Climate-induced / hydro-meteorological disasters
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Yes (Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hue) [p12,16-21]
Associated International Framework/s	Not indicated
Source Link	https://www.undrr.org/publication/climate-and-disaster-resilience-initiative-capacity-building-program

20. Notre Dame Urban Adaptation Assessment (ND-UAA)

An interactive database that collates datasets and visualises with maps to explore the connection between vulnerabilities to climate disasters, adaptive capacities, and how these are distributed within a city.

Factsheet

URA tool	Notre Dame Urban Adaptation Assessment (ND-UAA)
Developer(s)	Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative
Year of development	2018
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration
Geographical area/s of implementation	USA (270 cities)
End users:	Local authorities, planners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool:	An interactive database that collates datasets and visualises with maps to explore the connection between vulnerabilities to climate disasters, adaptive capacities, and how these are distributed within a city.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s:	Climate risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam:	No
Associated International Framework/s	Not indicated
Source Link	https://gain-uaa.nd.edu/?referrer=gain.nd.edu

21. Urban Adaptation Index (UAI)

An academically developed framework and index for the purpose of assessing and comparing adaptation readiness in Brazilian cities.

Factsheet

URA tool	Urban Adaptation Index (UAI)
Developer(s)	Academia from University of São Paulo, Brazil
Year of development	2021
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Brazil (São Paulo)
End users	Practitioners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	An academically developed framework and index for the purpose of assessing and comparing adaptation readiness in Brazilian cities.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Climate and disaster risks (floods, landslides, extreme weather events)
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework (p.4-10 of linked document)
Source Link	https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10584-021-03113-0

22. Adaptation Readiness Index (ARI)

An academically developed framework and index for the purpose of assessing and comparing adaptation readiness in German cities.

Factsheet

URA tool	Adaptation Readiness Index (ARI)
Developer(s)	Academia from University of Potsdam and Technical University of Munich, Germany
Year of development	2021
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Germany (104 cities)
End users	Academia
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s:	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	An academically developed framework and index for the purpose of assessing and comparing adaptation readiness in German cities.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Climate risks (heat & precipitation)
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework (p.3-9 of linked document)
Source Link	https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11027-021-09971-4

23. Hoosier Resilience Index Readiness Assessment (HRIRA)

A survey/questionnaire-based assessment which outputs “readiness scores” in extreme heat, extreme precipitation, and floodplains.

Factsheet

URA tool	Hoosier Resilience Index Readiness Assessment (HRIRA)
Developer(s)	Environmental Resilience Institute, Indiana University, USA
Year of development	2019
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated (developer hosts tool)
Geographical area/s of implementation	USA (Indiana)
End users	Local authorities, planners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	A survey/questionnaire-based assessment which outputs “readiness scores” in extreme heat, extreme precipitation, and floodplains.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Climate risks (heat & precipitation)
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Not indicated
Source Link	https://hri.eri.iu.edu/doc/hri-readiness-assessment-20200124.pdf

24. City Water Resilience Approach (CWRA)

An adaptation of Arup’s City Resilience Framework (CRF), this tool focusses solely on water resilience in cities utilizing a 5-step process which closely parallels the decision cycle, from baseline assessment and stakeholder engagement to monitoring and evaluation.

Factsheet

URA tool	City Water Resilience Approach (CWRA)
Developer(s)	The Resilience Shift; Arup; Rockefeller Foundation; Stockholm International Water Institute
Year of development	2019
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration
Geographical area/s of implementation	North America, Europe, Middle East, Southern Africa (expansion to Asian and more African cities)
End users	Local authorities
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Months
Brief description of URA Tool	An adaptation of Arup’s City Resilience Framework (CRF), this tool focusses solely on water resilience in cities utilizing a 5-step process which closely parallels the decision cycle, from baseline assessment and stakeholder engagement to monitoring and evaluation..
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal; Stage 5: Action plan development; Stage 6: Monitoring & evaluation
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Water risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework based off of Arup/Rockefeller CRF
Source Link	https://www.resilienceshift.org/publication/city-water-resilience-approach/

25. Resilience Assessment Benchmarking and Impact Toolkit (RABIT)

A set of guidance methodologies that focusses on measuring resilience in low-income communities through baseline assessments and the impact of development interventions through the use of information and communication technology and project cycles.

Factsheet

URA tool	Resilience Assessment Benchmarking and Impact Toolkit (RABIT)
Developer(s)	University of Manchester Centre for Development Informatics, UK
Year of development	2016
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Developing countries (e.g., Uganda & Costa Rica)
End users	All levels of government, practitioners
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	A set of guidance methodologies that focusses on measuring resilience in low-income communities through baseline assessments and the impact of development interventions through the use of information and communication technology and project cycles.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal; Stage 6: Monitoring & evaluation
Applicability	Primarily guidance
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Qualitiative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Not indicated
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework
Source Link	http://www.niccd.org/resilience/

26. PEOPLES Resilience Framework

Proposed as an update to Hyogo Framework, this tool offers guidance on integrated quantitative measures and modelling for disaster risk reduction & sustainable development. The tool is able to be used at multiple scales, with a focus on watersheds, alongside quantitative environmental, infrastructure, economic models for assessing future scenarios.

Factsheet

URA tool	PEOPLES Resilience Framework
Developer(s)	National Institute of Standards and Technology USA
Year of development	2013
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration
Geographical area/s of implementation	USA
End users	All levels of government, stakeholders
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	Proposed as an update to Hyogo Framework, this tool offers guidance on integrated quantitative measures and modelling for disaster risk reduction & sustainable development. The tool is able to be used at multiple scales, with a focus on watersheds, alongside quantitative environmental, infrastructure, economic models for assessing future scenarios.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Primarily guidance
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Primarily water risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework (p.3-6 of linked document)
Source Link	https://www.preventionweb.net/english/hyogo/gar/2015/en/bgdocs/inputs/Renschler,%202013.%20The%20PEOPLES%20Resilience%20Framework.pdf

27. Baseline Resilience Index for Communities (BRIC)

A methodology and a set of “composite” indicators to measure the baseline disaster resilience within communities

Factsheet

URA tool	Baseline Resilience Index for Communities (BRIC)
Developer(s)	University of South Carolina; Community and Regional Resilience Institute USA
Year of development	2010
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Southeast USA (FEMA Region IV)
End users	All levels of government
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not indicated
Brief description of URA Tool	A methodology and a set of “composite” indicators to measure the baseline disaster resilience within communities
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All climate and disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Disaster Resilience of Place (DROP) model (p.5-10 of linked document)
Source Link	https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.2202/1547-7355.1732/html?lang=en

28. Torrens Community Disaster Resilience Scorecard Toolkit

This tool serves as a participatory, community-driven assessment of community resilience to all hazards, designed to be understandable by community members.

Factsheet

URA tool	Torrens Community Disaster Resilience Scorecard Toolkit
Developer(s)	Torrens Resilience Institute, Australia
Year of development	2012
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Australia; Malaysia
End users	Local authorities, communities, stakeholders
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	6 weeks
Brief description of URA Tool	This tool serves as a participatory, community-driven assessment of community resilience to all hazards, designed to be understandable by community members.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Ready to use
Target climate and disaster risk/s	All disaster risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework (p.9-18)
Source Link	https://www.flinders.edu.au/torrens-resilience-initiative/resources

29. Urban Community Resilience Assessment (UCRA)

The tool focuses on the most vulnerable neighbourhoods within a city to link local knowledge to broader city assessments in a bottom-up approach.

Factsheet

URA tool	Urban Community Resilience Assessment (UCRA)
Developer(s)	World Resources Institute; Cities Alliance
Year of development	2018
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Not indicated
Geographical area/s of implementation	Brazil; India; Indonesia
End users	Local authorities; city planners; community-based organisations; international development organisations
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	6 – 8 months
Brief description of URA Tool	The tool focuses on the most vulnerable neighbourhoods within a city to link local knowledge to broader city assessments in a bottom-up approach.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment; Stage 4: Option appraisal; Stage 5: Action plan development
Applicability	Customisation required based on city context
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Climate risks
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Quantitative & Qualitative
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	Developed own framework (p.15-20 of linked document)
Source Link	https://www.preventionweb.net/publication/prepared-communities-implementing-urban-community-resilience-assessment-vulnerable

30. Zurich Flood Resilience Measurement for Communities (FRMC)

This tool works with data collected on “sources of resilience” which are then assessed by the developer to provide a grade to each source and aggregated for analysis.

Factsheet

URA tool	Zurich Flood Resilience Measurement for Communities (FRMC)
Developer(s)	Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance
Year of development	2013
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration
Geographical area/s of implementation	Global (Latin America, Europe, South & Southeast Asia, New Zealand)
End users	Local authorities, planners, managers
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not given
Brief description of URA Tool	This tool works with data collected on “sources of resilience” which are then assessed by the developer to provide a grade to each source and aggregated for analysis.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Requires developer collaboration
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Flood risk
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Developer information private
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	No
Associated International Framework/s	5C-4R framework (own framework)
Source Link	https://floodresilience.net/frmc/

31. Zurich Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC)

The CRMC is an evolution of the FRMC designed to measure resilience to multiple hazards. Its typology has been refined while maintaining the FRMC’s community and development focus. The tool currently targets floods and heatwaves but can be expanded to other climate-related hazards.

Factsheet

URA tool	Zurich Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC)
Developer(s)	Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance
Year of development	Not indicated
Intellectual property rights set by the developer/s	Requires developer collaboration
Geographical area/s of implementation	Global (rollout stage while in development)
End users	Local authorities, NGOs
Assessment timeline proposed by the developer/s	Not given
Brief description of URA Tool	The CRMC is an evolution of the FRMC designed to measure resilience to multiple hazards. Its typology has been refined while maintaining the FRMC’s community and development focus. The tool currently targets floods and heatwaves but can be expanded to other climate-related hazards.
Decision cycle stage(s)	Stage 3: Risk and resilience assessment
Applicability	Requires developer collaboration
Target climate and disaster risk/s	Floods & heatwaves (can be expanded to further climate-related hazards)
Type of Resilience Indicator Metrics	Developer information private
Whether already applied in Viet Nam	Not indicated
Associated International Framework/s	5C-4R framework (own framework)
Source Link	https://floodresilience.net/resources/item/the-climate-resilience-measurement-for-communities-crmc/

Section 3: Selected Implementations of Resilience Actions in different countries

Asia and the Pacific

Bangladesh

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Investment into climate-resilient transportation and drainage infrastructure	Dhaka and Khulna, Bangladesh	2019	For flood resilience, rehabilitation of urban roads around the two rapidly growing cities; roadside drains and landscaping to absorb excess water; improvements to drainage systems, green slope protection, and retention reservoirs. Construction of a composting plant and biogas production facilities to improve sanitation and decrease emissions and water pollution.	Not applicable	Open link

China

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Xiangtan Climate Resilient City Toolbox	Xiangtan, China	2021	An interactive platform designed for a more collaborative approach to adaptation design by policy makers, planners, designers, and practitioners for informed decision-making. The use of the toolbox created a new culture of collaborative and cross-sectoral city planning within the Xiangtan Municipal Government. It has helped improve flood resilience with the identification of ecosystem-based solutions.	Not applicable	Open link
Integrated flood control and waste management	Xinyu, China	2017	Rainwater interception and other stormwater management systems to improve flood resilience, and constructed wetlands will help treat runoff and improve water quality, while also acting as natural flood barriers. Water regulation structures, such as levees and interconnected storage lakes, and a wastewater collection network that operates separately from stormwater collection will also be established.	Not applicable	Open link

Indonesia

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Revitalization of Informal Settlements and their Environments using a Water-Sensitive Approach	Makassar, Indonesia	2018	Providing localised, water-sensitive interventions that address issues related to sanitation and water management in informal settlements such as wetland restoration, bio-filtration gardens, stormwater harvesting, paved paths, and new sanitation structures. Environmental and health co-benefits	Not applicable	Open link

Mongolia

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Retrofitting buildlings for insulation and mitigation	Ulaanbataar, Mongolia	2016	Targetting older buildings for retrofitting to improve their insulation with measures such as triple-glazed windows and improved wall insulation, the city is aiming to decrease energy requirements and the corresponding GHG emissions.	Not applicable	Open link

Philippines

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Preliminary Assessment profile	Baguio City, Philippines	2022	The link provides the scorecard of Baguio City which has conducted the Preliminary version of the DRSC.	UNDRR Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities	Open link
Public transportation infrastructure for public health – Malolos-Clark Railway project	Manila, Philippines	2019	New railway line with an elevated alignment on viaducts to protect the line from inundation and increase safety by preventing collisions between cars and trains. Slope stabilisation will also help to prevent landslides, and vegetation strategies can protect soil from severe erosion. Improved air quality and decreased GHG emissions from reduced private car usage.	Not applicable	Open link

Republic of Korea

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
‘Zero Heatwave Casualties and Damage’ policy	Incheon, Republic of Korea	2019	Four-pillar strategy: (i) a cross-sectoral approach involving 13 departments for a joint preparedness/response system; (ii) additional funding on protection of vulnerable populations; (iii) expanded infrastructure, facilities, and measures to mitigate the effects of heatwaves and other climate-related hazards; (iv) comprehensive heatwave risk reduction communications strategy	Not applicable	Open link

Russia

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
“Recommendations of Actions” generated from resilience assessment	Yakutsk, Russia	2020	After the resilience profile of a city has been created with the CRPT, a set of actions are generated to address vulnerability and increase resilience, which may modify existing initiatives or create new ones. These are envisaged as a “development scenario” in contrast to the trend scenario following current pathways.	City Resilience Profiling Tool	Open link

Tonga

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Increasing SLR and flood disaster resilience with improved infrastructure	Nuku’alofa, Tonga	2019	Constructing and upgrading drainage and water supply systems for enhanced resilience and co-benefits for health and economy. A long-term climate- and disaster-resilient urban development strategy and investment plan introduced.	Not applicable	Open link

VIET NAM

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Risk and resilience assessment profiles	Multiple cities in Viet Nam	2017	The VNCRI is a modified version of the CRI tailored for use in Viet Nam. It was applied to multiple cities in Viet Nam whose “scores” and breakdowns are provided in detail in the linked report.	Vietnam City Resilience Index	Open link
Can Tho Resilience Strategy until 2030	Can Tho, Viet Nam	2019	As part of the 100 Resilient Cities initiative and partnership, Can Tho developed a resilience strategy using the the Rockefeller Foundation/Arup’s City Resilience Framework (CRF). The four dimensions of the CRF (health & wellbeing, economy & society, infrastructure & environment, leadership & strategy) are used for assessment and actions.	City Resilience Framework	English: Open link Vietnamese: Open link
Resilience Strategy for Da Nang, Vietnam	Da Nang, Viet Nam	2016	As part of the 100 Resilient Cities initiative and partnership, Da Nang developed a resilience strategy using the the Rockefeller Foundation/Arup’s City Resilience Framework. The four dimensions of the CRF (health & wellbeing, economy & society, infrastructure & environment, leadership & strategy) are used alongside Da Nang’s self-determined strategies for assessment and actions.	City Resilience Framework	Open link
Da Nang City Climate Action Plan – A conceptual framework for sectoral climate actions	Da Nang, Viet Nam	2022	Da Nang has also formulated a local climate action plan for adaptation and mitigation targets in its major sectors. This is in line with the Viet Nam’s Nationally-Determined Contribution for 2020 and the Da Nang City 10-Year Environmental Plan.	Not applicable	Open link
Nature-Based Solutions for Cities in Viet Nam: Water Sensitive Urban Design	Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Yen, and Hue, Viet Nam	2018	Integrating water management with urban development & built environment, e.g., Ho Chi Minh City will revitalise a park to help with flooding through floodplain and sloping topography	Not applicable	Open link
Climate-proofing existing and new developments through improvements to stormwater and flood management, erosion prevention, and salinity control	Dong Hoi and Hoi An, Viet Nam	2017	Urban developments will include integrated flood management in the form of vegetated buffer zones. Increase in water storage, the establishment of a forecasting and warning system, and the creation of an evacuation route. Water sources and sensitive habitats will also be protected against salinity intrusion, and zoning and vegetation for erosion protection.	Not applicable	Open link

EUROPE

Italy

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Provincial Civil Protection System	Province of Potenza, Italy	2004	A province-run network to support municipalities in the province, especially smaller ones, in their planning and implementation of disaster risk-informed local development policies. Actions include investments in structural infrastructure to public awareness campaigns.	Not applicable	Open link

Portugal

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Detailed assessment profile	Amadora, Portugal	2022	The link provides the scorecard of Amadora which has conducted the Detailed version of the DRSC.	UNDRR Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities	Open link

Poland

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Green infrastructure and spaces for alleviating urban heat islands	Wroclaw, Poland	2019	Redevelopment at street level to be more people-centric: shaded meeting spaces at intersections for pedestrians, greater areas of the street being given over to shrubs and trees, greater involvement of local businesses in planning, the introduction of paid not free parking zones, as well as speed restrictions on traffic; trees and plants selected are native species that are more resilient to soil salinity, drought, air pollution, poor soil conditions	Not applicable	Open link

Spain

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
Risk and resilience assessment profile	Barcelona, Spain	2022	The output of the first step of the CRPT is a resilience profile which provides a holistic understanding of the city’s vulnerability and resilience levels.	City Resilience Profiling Tool	Barcelona Resilience Profile

AMERICAs

Brazil

Details

Type of RA Implemented	Location Implemented	Initial year of implementation	Brief Description of RA	Relevant URA Tool applied	Source Link
“Recommendations of Actions” generated from resilience assessment	Teresina, Brazil	2022	After the resilience profile of a city has been created with the CRPT, a set of actions are generated to address vulnerability and increase resilience, which may modify existing initiatives or create new ones.	City Resilience Profiling Tool	Open link
Restructuring governance to meet DRM needs	Metropolitan Recife, Brazil (four municipalities)	2022	In response to a heavy rainfall incident, the four municipalities assessed their individual resilience and identified that consolidating governance arrangements at the metropolitan level for intermunicipal risk management would enable more effective governance of resilience action.	Not applicable	Open link
“Hypervisor Urbano” for low-cost, inclusive early-warning systems	Curitiba, Brazil	2021	An online platform utilising public and private data, including risk monitoring and early-warning data, which allows for the modelling of the entire city to perform predictive analyses of disaster impact, while artificial intelligence triggers automatic response accordingly	Not applicable	Open link
Improving governance of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in response to a disaster	Campinas, Brazil	2003	Insititutionalised resilience agenda & priorities; established participatory governance structures; embedded resilience in long-term priorities to survive leadership changes; mainstreamed resilience in municipal sectors; established “Resilient City Committee” to coordinate multi-sectoral actions and resource allocation	Not applicable	Open link