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Climate adaptation, disaster resilience, drought, flooding, extreme heat, coastal pressures, and the mechanisms used to strengthen resilience.
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Launched on 2 June 2026, the 50@50 city heat-action initiative brought together more than 50 cities around practical preparedness measures including green space, water fountains, cooling centers, early warnings, shade, and reflective design. A dozen cities are expected to conduct extreme-heat stress tests, depending on
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Urban Agriculture (UA) supports local food production while increasing demand for efficient water management in densely developed areas. Water conservation measures help gardens balance productivity with responsible resource use and strengthen long-term…
Read analysisUrban flooding is increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change, urban densification, and expanding impervious surfaces. Drainage systems designed for earlier development patterns often struggle to manage larger runoff volumes…
Read analysisAgricultural water systems face increasing pressure from drought, rising supply costs, and competing urban demand. Climate-Smart Agriculture and efficient irrigation management help reduce water losses while maintaining agricultural productivity. These approaches support…
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With Boston under threat from climate change, the city has released its Climate Ready Boston Report that will guide Bostonians towards a more resilient future. As the century progresses, Boston is likely…
Read analysisBetween now and 2050, Melbourne’s population is projected to reach 8 million, up from its current 4.5 million inhabitants. To guide this growth, the Victorian Government has launched Plan Melbourne, a blueprint…
Read analysisGlobally, rising urban populations are increasing the number of people, and the amount of infrastructure, exposed to climate change-related extreme weather events. At the same time, the growth of cities has contributed…
Read analysisCreating a water-secure, climate-resilient world
Read analysisUrban areas account for 54% of the world’s population in 2014, yet cities account for 70-75% of natural resource consumption and contribute towards environmental degradation in areas far beyond their boundaries. At…
Read analysisMany governments, at the city-, state- and national-level, have implemented technology challenges to spur the private sector in scaling-up game-changing green technologies that increase resource efficiency, lower water and energy usage and…
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