How can we build cities that are both sustainable and inclusive in the face of growing environmental and social challenges?
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of urban resilience and innovation.
This event will take place on Monday, April 14, at 6 PM in the cinema Kino 35 of the French Institute in Prague, as part of the annual “La Nuit des Idées 2025”, whose Prague edition explores the theme of "Acting for a resilient city".
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
Speakers:
- Barbora Chmelová (Ministry of the Environment / AMO) – Specialist in public policies for sustainability
- Martin Ďurďovič (Academy of Sciences) – Researcher in urban planning and ecological transitions
- Flore-Anaïs Brunet (AFAUP) – Urban agriculture specialist and activist
- Moderator: Gilles Lepesant (Geographer, CNRS / CEFRES)
“La Nuit des idées 2025 - Agir pour une ville résiliente” 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.
