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2017 - Cities Adaptation Actions

Row numberAccount numberOrganizationCityCountryRegionC40AccessReporting YearClimate hazardsAdaptation ActionAction descriptionCity LocationCountry Location
55150650City of GibraltarGibraltarGibraltarEuropePublic2017Storm surgeHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionDevelopment of critical infrastructure round the coast is accompanied by revetments built to withstand a 1 in 200 year storm event.(36.1407734°, -5.3535994°)(36.140751°, -5.353585°)
55250154City of TurkuTurkuFinlandEuropePublic2017Severe windHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionThe most important actions are taken by the energy industry. For example underground grid is mostly used in the city area. Organisation-wide recovery plans have been made.(60.4518126°, 22.2666303°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
55336286Comune di FerraraFerraraItalyEuropePublic2017DroughtHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionDrinking water comes fron the Po river. A few year ago, we had to lower the water intakes because of a very prolonged drought(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
55435449Stadt ZürichZürichSwitzerlandEuropePublic2017Rain stormHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionCheck and optimize planning and construction instruments.(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
55535449Stadt ZürichZürichSwitzerlandEuropePublic2017HailHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionMonitor developments(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
55654104City of BoulderBoulderUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionBike/floodway infrastructure development(40.0274°, -105.2519°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
5572430City of BurlingtonBurlingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionInvestigate the benefits of shoreline zoning and flood mapping to protect the Lake Champlain and Winooski River waterfronts.(44.4758825°, -73.212072°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
5582430City of BurlingtonBurlingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme cold daysHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionEnsure building design and public amenities take into account Burlington’s northern climate.(44.4758825°, -73.212072°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
55935475City of CalgaryCalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionStorm Water Management Plan under revision. A comprehensive Adaptation Plan that will be released in Q1 2018 will set the direction for implementation.(51.048615°, -114.070846°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
56035475City of CalgaryCalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017HailHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionStorm Water Management Plan under revision. A comprehensive Adaptation Plan that will be released in Q1 2018 will set the direction for implementation.(51.048615°, -114.070846°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
56135857City of CincinnatiCincinnatiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionImproving infrastructure to withstand stormier weather - Complete vulnerability assessments and make targeted infrastructure investments.(39.1031°, -84.512°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
56258590City of Easton, PAEaston, PAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionCity zoning codes have been modified to preserve and or mitigate flood hazard areas.(40.6884°, -75.2207°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
56358530City of Northampton, MANorthampton, MAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionDPW implemented stormwater and flood control utility and is using new funds both bricks and mortar and programmatic improvements.(42.304845°, -72.614446°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
56458511City of Richmond, CARichmond, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionThe City will support EBMUD’s efforts to expand recycled water use to serve its City of Richmond customers, and support the use of graywater and rainwater catchment systems by local residents and businesses. The City will support EBMUD’s efforts to maintain and upgrade water infrastructure and conveyance systems to minimize leaks and prevent waste.(37.9358°, -122.3477°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
56558511City of Richmond, CARichmond, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionAs part of its adaptation efforts, the City will develop a comprehensive vision for its extensive shoreline that addresses climate change impacts to private property, commercial and industrial assets, public infrastructure, water quality, ecological protection, public access, public health and recreation.The City of Richmond will protect and manage low-lying areas that are likely to be affected by sea level rise and storm surges. The City will work to develop a shoreline protection system that is initially built to accommodate a mid-term rise in sea level of 16 inches, along with an Adaptive Management Plan.(37.9358°, -122.3477°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
56643928CanberraCanberraAustraliaSouth Asia and OceaniaPublic2017Heat waveHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionA Heat Emergency Plan for citizens activated on advice from the Bureau of Meteorology.The risk assessments for buildings and infrastructure to be fit-for-purpose in the changed climate are being done under the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. This includes preparing a living infrastructure strategy to reduce the urban heat island effect using natural systems.(-35.3075°, 149.1244°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
56754641Prefeitura de LimeiraLimeiraBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Lightning/thunderstormHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionAplicação de Normas Técnicas específicas de engenharia de rede de pára-raios.(-22.566535°, -47.397437°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
56854663Prefeitura do Jaboatão dos GuararapesJaboatão dos GuararapesBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017LandslideHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionA Lei municipal n° 338/2009 institui a COMDEC, a quem compete as atividades de defesa civil, definida no Art.2º - inciso I deste dispositivo legal, como o conjunto de ações preventivas, de socorro, assistenciais e recuperativas destinadas a evitar ou minimizar os desastres, preservar o moral da população e restabelecer a normalidade social;(-8.172166°, -34.998683°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
56960577Frederikshavn KommuneFrederikshavnDenmarkEuropePublic2017River floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionStudy of the needs and action(57.442711°, 10.521006°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
57062855Egedal MunicipalityEgedalDenmarkEuropePublic2017Flash/surface floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and construction(55.795045°, 12.238733°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
57158668City of New Bedford, MANew Bedford, MAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionThe City completed a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan which has been approved by FEMA and is pending City Council adoption. This plan will serve as a plan for the future with respect to hazard mitigation, and will enable the City of New Bedford to obtain eligibility for FEMA grants. The City is looking to funding sources with which to implement plan recommendations.(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
57235877City of PittsburghPittsburghUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionThe Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is drafting a Green Infrastructure Plan that will reduce impervious surfaces and use vegetation to manage stormwater. This will not only mitigate flash flooding, but it will also reduce combined sewer overflows while improving air quality, reducing urban heat, and providing community recreation spaces(40.4406248°, -79.9958864°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
57358868Regional Municipality of DurhamDurhamCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Severe windHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionObjective: Improve electrical reliability through equipment design and service life managementE3- Asset Design and Service Life Management ProgramObjective: Prevent electrical outages due to trees falling on electrical lines and equipmentE2: Vegetation ManagementObjective: Promote the resilience of existing buildings to future climate conditions through adaptation retrofit measuresB2: Building Retrofit for Climate ResilienceObjective: Improve the resilience of new buildings to future climate conditionsB1: The Durham Climate Resilience Standards for New Buildings(see Objectives and Programs in the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan)(43.936838°, -78.928824°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
57459631City of San Leandro, CASan Leandro, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Groundwater floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionUpdating flood maps and hazard data; minimize flood risks for existing and new development and infrastructure; encourage green infrastructure; protect and restore soil health(37.72493°, -122.156077°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
57559631City of San Leandro, CASan Leandro, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Land fireHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionReducing the exposure of the built environment to wildfires through special regulations for development in eastern hills and developing defensible space for assets in wildland-urban interface(37.72493°, -122.156077°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
57653921City of Tempe, AZTempe, AZUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionThe City of Tempe is working towards improving its infrastructure by designing more water retention areas throughout the city.(33.42551°, -111.940005°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
57755324Município de GuimarãesGuimarãesPortugalEuropePublic2017Severe windHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionPromotion of construction of infrastructure adapted to critical events and impacts.Enrichment the Municipal Plans of Spatial Planning (PMOT) with rules specific to critical zones(41.444266°, -8.292241°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
57860273Prefeitura de ExtremaExtremaBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Rain stormHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionO município tem construído bacias de contenção de águas pluviais no contexto das áreas trabalhadas no Conservador das Águas, a fim de conter inundações e assoreamento de áreas mais baixas. Na zona urbana, Extrema tem tomado medidas preventivas no contexto do licenciamento de novos loteamentos, com a exigência de áreas permeáveis, avaliação dos projetos de drenagem e recomendações quanto à captação e aproveitamento de águas pluviais.(-22.840262°, -46.328°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
57950389Prefeitura de MaceióMaceióBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017River floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionDesobstrução das galerias e canais de drenagem de águas pluviais. Retirada de lixo e sedimentos para facilitar o escoamento das águas pluviais em períodos chuvosos(-9.673422°, -35.717987°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
58057509Prefeitura NiteróiNiteróiBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017River floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionProjeto de Renaturalização da bacia hidrográfica do Rio Jacaré(-22.892857°, -43.118381°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
58131149City of AthensAthensGreeceEuropeC40Public2017Flash/surface floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionThe infrastructures needs to take into account future risks and protection measures shall be undertaken. The adaptation strategy foresees measures to deal with flash floods.(37.98381°, 23.727539°)(39.074208°, 21.824312°)
58214088City of OsloOsloNorwayEuropeC40Public2017Flash/surface floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionSurface water management based on three step approach; catch and infiltrate, collect and retain, and secure flood ways. Increased use of nature based solutions and reopening of rivers and streams.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
58331175City of ParisParisFranceEuropeC40Public2017Severe windHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionSince the great storm of 1999, Paris sets up shelters resilient to strong winds and integrates the corridors of wind in the planting plan of its trees.(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
58413067City of New OrleansNew OrleansUSANorth AmericaC40Public2017Storm surgeHazard resistant infrastructure design and construction(29.9511°, -90.0715°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
58520113City of VancouverVancouverCanadaNorth AmericaC40Public2017Flash/surface floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionImplementation of an Integrated Rainwater Management Plan(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
58631155City of Buenos AiresBuenos AiresArgentinaLatin AmericaC40Public2017River floodHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionDue to the frequent flooding within the city, several changes have been done to the city’s infrastructure following the Hydraulic Master Plan which has different measures to avoid hydric vulnerability.Works have been done in the city streams to increase water drainage capacity; also by incorporating water reservoir parks there was an increase in the extension of the permeable surface in order to avoid waterlogging. The city Government has installed a system of sensors to monitor the status level of the river, streams and rainwater ducts. This system measures and sends data on the capacity of the rainwater pipelines as well as environmental parameters to the Coordination and Control Center (CUCC, in its Spanish abbreviation). This center is a unique command and control center in Latin America, which has been designed and equipped with the latest technology allowing the City to coordinate rapid and integrated responses from all agencies for any type of disaster: flooding, police incidents complexes or health emergencies. The Centre has a modern computing platform and communications system for the exclusive use of the security forces and emergency. It was created to coordinate the actions of civil, emergency, traffic and police agencies by working with information from ongoing monitoring of the main access roads to the city, parks and public spaces. It works, as well, receiving phone calls from neighbors to immediately activate all necessary resources for each emergency. Civil Defense Department organizes trainings for first respondents in low income settlements to strengthen self-defense capability of vulnerable populations, so they know how to act in case of flooding until emergency agencies come. If there was need for evacuations, the Civil Defense Area has identified a safety net, consisting of institutions (schools, clubs, churches) near vulnerable neighborhoods that can function as evacuation centers.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
58731172Mexico CityMexico CityMexicoLatin AmericaC40Public2017Forest fireHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionUpgrading of Atlas of hazards and risks in Mexico City Assessing the impacts of logging ban in forest quality. There is a permanent monitoring and awareness programme for forest fires Early Warning System Preventive actions system in case of extreme weather eventsProgram to prevent diseases caused by disasters(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
58854102City of AlbanyAlbanyUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditionsIncorporating climate change into long-term planning documents(42.6526°, -73.7562°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
58958569City of PodgoricaPodgoricaMontenegroEuropePublic2017Heat waveHeat mapping and thermal imagingIt need to organize educational and information campaigns. Brochures for residents, tourist, and workers out in the open about extreme weather conditions would be developed; organizing of round tables. Synergy with other adaptation measures concerning awareness-raising for all groups of the population will lead to improve health status of the citizens of Podgorica. Correction of working hours and adapting to extreme weather conditions. Establishment of a social network for help in case of extreme situations.(42.43042°, 19.259364°)(42.708678°, 19.37439°)
59036265Comune di Reggio EmiliaReggio EmiliaItalyEuropePublic2017Extreme hot daysHeat mapping and thermal imaging(44.437556°, 10.877415°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
59154461Gemeente GroningenGroningenNetherlandsEuropePublic2017Heat waveHeat mapping and thermal imagingIdentifying "heat islands";Promote and subsidize green roofs(53.232386°, 6.551335°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
59255800City of CambridgeCambridgeUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysHeat mapping and thermal imagingThe vulnerability assessment included mapping of existing and projected (2030 and 2070) ambient air temperature and heat index. The City implements other programs and measure that address heat vulnerability including urban forest canopy mapping and management; air pollution management; cool roof requirements; etc.(45.601°, -93.327333°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
59335879City of MinneapolisMinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysHeat mapping and thermal imagingClimate change vulnerability assessment; also actions related to Community engagement/education, and Projects and policies targeted at the most vulnerable. City trees program, and other efforts aimed at reducing the urban heat island effect.(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
59435879City of MinneapolisMinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveHeat mapping and thermal imagingClimate change vulnerability assessment; also actions related to Community engagement/education, and Projects and policies targeted at the most vulnerable. City trees program, and other efforts aimed at reducing the urban heat island effect.(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
59554110City of Santa MonicaSanta MonicaUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysHeat mapping and thermal imaging(34.0219°, -118.4814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
59654110City of Santa MonicaSanta MonicaUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveHeat mapping and thermal imaging(34.0219°, -118.4814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
59758531City of Somerville, MASomerville, MAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysHeat mapping and thermal imaging(42.393449°, -71.082647°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
59850578City of WindsorWindsorCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysHeat mapping and thermal imagingGreen roof policyTree plantingImprove and enhance green spaceShade structuresCommunity outreachUrban heat island studyWeather response guidelines(42.314937°, -83.036363°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
59950374Alcaldia Distrital de Cartagena de IndiasCartagenaColombiaLatin AmericaPublic2017Heat waveHeat mapping and thermal imaging(10.421855°, -75.550096°)(4.5709°, -74.2973°)
60050395Prefeitura de São LuísSão LuísBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysHeat mapping and thermal imagingRealização de mapeamento de ilhas de calor e focos de incêndio em imagens de satélite multitemporais em períodos mais secos do anos (setembro a novembro) de 2004 a 2014, para a compreensão da evolução desses indicadores e formatação de políticas públicas adequada para enfrentamento do problema.(-6.534403°, -38.056967°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)

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Housing 50% of the world’s population, cities are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts. In 2017, some 380 cities disclosed their adaptation actions through CDP. Explore how these cities are building resilience to environmental impacts.

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