The event “Cities in Balance: Water, Housing, and Climate” proposes a strategic debate on the main challenges of urban sustainability in the face of climate change. Focusing on themes such as water management, urban drainage, dignified housing, watershed protection, and strengthening the blue economy, the meeting aims to develop integrated solutions that reconcile environmental protection, social inclusion, and sustainable economic development. The program includes an opening lecture on the impacts of the climate crisis on Brazilian cities and the urgency of coordinated responses, followed by a roundtable bringing together experts, public managers, academics, and civil society representatives. The format emphasizes interdisciplinary and collaborative dialogue, fostering the exchange of experiences and the development of concrete proposals for more resilient, just, and inclusive cities capable of addressing present and future challenges.