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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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New York City (NYC) has set itself an ambitious goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 80% below 2005-levels by 2050 (80×50). To achieve the target NYC is focusing on…
Read analysisWestern Australia’s Water Corporation has developed a, even in the face of climate change and an increasing population. The plan aims to achieve the city’s goal of reducing water consumption by 25%…
Read analysisFrankfurt is one of the world’s leading green cities with: 52% of its space green; 160,000 trees lining its streets and spaces; and 40 parks and 50 lakes for recreation and outdoor…
Read analysisCalifornia’s energy efficiency standards for new buildings – residential and non-residential – have saved consumers billions of dollars in reduced electricity and natural gas bills. Environmentally, energy efficiency standards, in place since…
Read analysisBy 2050, 66% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas, increasing the concentration of people exposed to climate change extremities. To mitigate the risks associated with extreme weather events,…
Read analysisIn the UK, 53 million smart meters for electricity and gas will be installed across all households and small non-domestic premises between 2015 and 2020 to achieve a low carbon and energy-secure…
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