An event titled «Odesa's Resilience: Challenges and Opportunities» was held at the Odesa Regional Development Agency. 

The meeting brought together representatives from the city government, scholars, international partners, and urban planners. Among the attendees were: Martin Duplanche, President of the French Architects Association; Davidas Vitkauskas, advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine; and Alvydas Medalinskas, former chair of the Lithuanian Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs. 

During the dialogue, Oleksandr Filatov, the First Deputy Mayor of Odesa, emphasized that despite the historical center of Odesa being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Russian attacks continue to damage cultural landmarks and civil infrastructure. 

«Odesa remains a city of resilience and development. We are committed to preserving our cultural heritage and restoring the city as soon as possible. Thanks to the joint efforts of the city authorities and specialists from the Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, we have a clear action plan and practical experience in restoring residential buildings and mitigating the consequences of aggression,» Filatov stated. 

Ukraine, particularly the port city of Odesa, is becoming a source of practical experience in business resilience and civil security systems during wartime. We are not just reacting to threats; we are creating life-saving solutions. From building shelters and effective alerts to rapid response to attack consequences. From scientific support for stabilization and restoration of damaged facilities to systematic coordination with NGOs. 

«Most importantly, we are not just adapting to the new reality; we are shaping it. We are creating models that are already attracting interest from Baltic countries and other European partners,» Filatov commented.

International partners also expressed interest in Odesa's experience in rebuilding structures after enemy attacks. 
European experts noted their readiness to share their experience in managing UNESCO-protected sites and to facilitate international support for Odesa. 

Anatoliy Krov, Rector of the Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, highlighted the importance of the academic community's involvement in international cooperation, sharing experiences with European partners, and examining the impact of Russian strikes on urban architecture. 

At the conclusion of the meeting, participants agreed to continue the dialogue and initiate joint projects in the areas of urban environment restoration, cultural heritage preservation, and international partnership development. 

The event was organized by the public organization «Volunteer Movement «Common Goal» in collaboration with Urban Buro.