What is the Cluster Cities Project?

Proactive regional engagement

The Cluster Cities Project (CCP) is EMI’s pioneering platform for the establishment of a worldwide network of megacities supporting the paradigm shift from reactive disaster response to proactive risk reduction. The CCP was launched with the support of the International Council of Scientific Unions and the Disaster Management Facility of the World Bank.

CCP’s main activities include awareness raising, capacity strengthening, and coalition building among city governments and academic leaders to develop a culture of increased communication, transparency, and cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary practices. Partner cities are clustered by region and are engaged in a structured dialogue in order to formulate concepts of disaster management relevant to their environment and resources. CCP is also EMI’s mechanism for understanding the gaps and needs within each city, for introducing sound practices and for helping develop strategic approaches that have the support of local stakeholders.