Rising temperatures, intense rainfall, and resource pressures are no longer distant threats; they are shaping cities today. Strengthening adaptation in urban environments is not just about resilience; it is essential for sustainable and liveable cities.
This guide outlines climate risks and hazards that specifically impact urban environments such as heat stress, flooding, water scarcity, and infrastructure vulnerability. It showcases practical urban adaptation solutions – including nature-based solutions, resilient infrastructure, land-use planning, and early warning systems. Finally, it includes best practices, tools, and recommendations enhancing urban adaptation efforts.
This report on Urban Environment Risks and Solutions is part of a series of three Climate Change Adaptation Guides for Practitioners that can be accessed here. The other two reports focus on Natural Environment Risks and Solutions, as well as the Adaptation Policy Cycle.
