As East African cities grow at an unprecedented rate, the challenge of building resilience to climate shocks, resource constraints, and rapid urbanization has never been greater. Our recent policy dialogue brought together experts, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to explore how artificial intelligence can support sustainable urban systems and strengthen community preparedness in rapidly changing cities.  

The two-day dialogue, held at the historic Makerere University campus, built upon discussions initiated in the virtual Cross-City dialogue held in July. It served as a platform for in-person exchange of ideas on urban climate resilience strategies, attracting researchers, policymakers, and community leaders from various East African countries.