Resilient Cities 2010 was the first edition of an annual convention to share the latest scientific findings, effective approaches and state-of-the-art programs on climate change adaptation and resilience-building in cities and urban areas.

Resilient Cities 2010 facilitated exchange, learning, networking, debate and policy development on approaches and solutions to climate change adaptation for cities and municipalities. It also set the direction for future planning and investment at the local level. The event resulted in policy propositions and impulses for innovation.

ICLEI is the first Local Government Network to support the UNFCCC Nairobi Work Programme on Adaptation. The Resilient Cities Congress represented ICLEI Action Pledge towards the objectives and expected outcomes of the Nairobi work programme.