Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction
Venice has taken a significant step in strengthening the resilience of its cultural heritage with the publication of the Disaster Resilience Assessment of the city of Venice. This report is the outcome of a workshop held in July 2024, organized by the Venice Sustainability Foundation (VSF) in collaboration with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and CORILA (Consorzio per il coordinamento delle ricerche inerenti al sistema lagunare di Venezia).
The workshop brought together local institutions, experts, and stakeholders to assess Venice’s cultural heritage resilience using the MCR2030 Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities: Cultural Heritage Addendum. The assessment helped identify gaps in current protection strategies, evaluate vulnerabilities of tangible and intangible heritage, and strengthen risk-informed planning for disaster resilience.
Key findings from the report provide valuable insights for cities worldwide looking to enhance disaster risk reduction and cultural heritage protection strategies. The Venice Municipality has endorsed the report, and a follow-up consultation will take place in the coming months to facilitate knowledge exchange with other cities.