Cities are vibrant hubs of diverse, multicultural communities, constantly interacting with their environment. For a long time, they have contributed to, and also suffered from, ecological challenges. As cities expand in size and complexity, and as climate change intensifies, new, unprecedented, and compounding challenges emerge. These include the urban heat island effect, increased rainfall and flooding, and the rising sea levels.

To navigate, and thrive amidst, these escalating challenges, cities must forge integrative resilience approaches that surpass traditional adaptability methods. At TKF24 and TKF25 we hold the space for mutual learning by providing a platform that allows our community to delve deep into potential strategies and synergies. By fostering cross-sector discussions and collaborations, we aim to help our community develop innovative methods, practical solutions, and unconventional approaches to systemically tackle these rising urban ecological challenges. This may encompass a spectrum from nature-based and community-driven solutions to policy, technological, financial, and creative strategies—all with the end goal of facilitating a just and regenerative urban transformation.