Parallel session
Building resilience in societies after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all segments of society, highlighting the interconnected nature of the pandemic and broader sustainability challenges as it sweeps across sectors and boundaries. Its impacts are widespread in both economic and non-economic sectors, from agriculture and fisheries, manufacturing and service, to disaster preparedness and response to health emergencies. This session will review and highlight the vulnerability of societies from the perspectives of 1) the urban environment, 2) local communities and biodiversity, and 3) the disaster risks revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and discuss the innovative solutions to build and support the resilience of societies.