Sustainable water management in cities
Integrated Water Management and Stormwater Management are essential for climate resilience.
Disaster risk management cycle in cities
Urban centers worldwide are confronting the escalating impacts of climate change. Recent assessment reports note that it is very likely that heat waves will occur more often and last longer and that extreme precipitation events will become more intense and frequent. The rise of the global mean sea level will increase the risks to coastal systems and low-lying areas.
Case Study: the correlation between urban sprawl and increased temperature in Brussels
Did you know that there may be a correlation between urban sprawl and increased temperature in the cities?
Case study: Glasgow Green Infrastructure as a Climate Change Adaptation response to Urban Heat Islands
The Case Study of Glasgow Green.
Resilient city Network
Today, international urban climate change networks are gaining strength, city climate change programs are being funded by national governments and foundations, and cities are taking on responsibility for both reducing GHG emissions and building resilience.
What is the meaning of resilient city?
What is the meaning of resilient city? A resilient city is a city able to contain any environmental hazards associated with climate change.
