Guidance on Risk Communication and Community Engagement: Experiences from Cork, Ireland and Malmö, Sweden

This guidance document was developed within the Promoting Resilient Cities through Community Participation and Communication of Climate and Disaster Risks (PROCOMMS) project, with seed funding from the EU-funded UNIC initiative (The
European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition). The PROCOMMS project aimed to strengthen connections between Cork and Malmö municipalities in tackling the impacts of climate change and disaster risk at the city level. As UNIC partners the cities of Cork and Malmo have many similarities, for example an equivalent population size, and face common challenges and goals as coastal cities regarding urban development, climate adaptation and sustainable growth.The purpose of this guidance is to: Share specific insights, lessons learned and recommendations to enhance good practices for climate and disaster risk communication and community engagement. Share examples and case studies from Cork and Malmö, as well as links to additional resources, learning materials, methods and tools developed in other projects. Inspire future collaborations and funding opportunities which can further expand, test and apply risk communication and community engagement practices for continued learning.