This document reports on the 3rd edition of the Global Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change (Resilient Cities 2012) which brought together local governments, international and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), researchers, and the private sector, to exchange ideas on how to make cities more resilient and adaptive to climate change. The report presents: (i) the key messages of the congress; (ii) its rationale; (iii) the developments from 2011 to 2012; (iv) a summary of the key forums and sessions; (v) a review of congress themes, including some good practices from Italy, Mexico, Denmark and the Philippines; (vi) the side events and launches that took place at Resilient Cities 2012; and (vii) an outlook for 2013.