Go back to the interactive dataset

2017 - Cities Adaptation Actions

Row numberAccount numberOrganizationCityCountryRegionC40AccessReporting YearClimate hazardsAdaptation ActionAction descriptionCity LocationCountry Location
80131182City of San FranciscoSan FranciscoUSANorth AmericaC40Public2017Permanent inundationOther: Sea Level Rise Adaptation PlanThe City Planning Department and the Port of SF are developing a city sea level rise adaptation plan that will address permanent inundation and coastal flood risks.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
80250381Municipio de TorreónTorreónMexicoLatin AmericaPublic2017Cold waveOther: shelterswhen we have extreme weather conditions, we have shelters for people(25.542844°, -103.406786°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
80350381Municipio de TorreónTorreónMexicoLatin AmericaPublic2017Extreme cold daysOther: shelterswhen we have extreme weather conditions, we have shelters for people(25.542844°, -103.406786°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
80454100City of Columbia, MOColumbia, MOUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Cold waveOther: SheltersShelters: The planning area is well prepared with Red Cross certified shelters(38.951705°, -92.334072°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
80531112Kaohsiung City GovernmentKaohsiungTaiwanEast AsiaPublic2017Salt water intrusionOther: The plan of sustainable regeneration in coastal environmentTo improve the coastal environment t, to advance disaster prevention function of seawall, to activate the utilization of seawall space(22.629705°, 120.343804°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
80654113City of FlagstaffFlagstaffUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Forest fireOther: Thinning / Controlled burnsThe Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project thins forests to return to them to their healthier, historic density. Controlled burns also reduce undergrowth during wet months. These treatments help to reduce our risk of a high-intensity/high-severity forest fire that would be damaging to human health and our watershed. Other forest areas are being treated through the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) of the Forest Service.(35.1992°, -111.6311°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
80759160Ville de NyonNyonSwitzerlandEuropePublic2017Atmospheric CO2 concentrationsOther: Transport planificationUn concept de mobilité urbain visant à augmenter la part des transports publics et de la mobilité douce et de diminuer la part du transport individuel motorisé guide tous les projets de requalification, infrastructures, planification = effet sur la pollution de l'air.(46.383268°, 6.234785°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
80850555City of HamiltonHamiltonCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Insect infestationOther: Tree maintnenace/replacmentDetection of invasive insect e.g Emerald Ash Borer - City Forestry remove the tree and replacing it with a non-host species.(43.250021°, -79.866091°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
80959697City of Lake Worth, FLLake Worth, FLUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Lightning/thunderstormOther: Upgrade and retrofit electrical systemElectrical Master Plan and hardening of gird(26.6168°, -80.0684°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
81059163City of TiranaTiranaAlbaniaEuropePublic2017DroughtOther: Urban water spacesIntroduce fountains and other waterworks that woulds serve to provide cooling the area and serve for recreational activities, while at the same time improving air quality.(41.327546°, 19.818698°)(41.153332°, 20.168331°)
81154354City Government of MakatiMakatiPhilippinesSouth Asia and OceaniaPublic2017Tropical stormOther: Various PPAsMakati Disaster Risk Reduction Management PlanCommunity Engagement/EducationPublic PreparednessMakati Early Warning SystemFlood Contingency Plan (In progress)Risk Assessment Mapping (Makati Atlas)(14.554729°, 121.024445°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
81254354City Government of MakatiMakatiPhilippinesSouth Asia and OceaniaPublic2017Flash/surface floodOther: Various PPAsDrainage Master Plan (In progress)Community Engagement/EducationPublic PreparednessFlood Contingency Plan (In progress)Makati Early Warning SystemRisk Assessment Mapping (Makati Atlas)(14.554729°, 121.024445°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
81354354City Government of MakatiMakatiPhilippinesSouth Asia and OceaniaPublic2017Heat waveOther: Various PPAsEl Nino Preparedness PlanCommunity Engagement/EducationTree planting/urban greening initiativesGreen Urban Design Center (GUDC)Urban Biodiversity Management Plan (In progress)Green Building Ordinance (In progress)Risk Assessment Mapping (Makati Atlas)(14.554729°, 121.024445°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
81454354City Government of MakatiMakatiPhilippinesSouth Asia and OceaniaPublic2017Extreme hot daysOther: Various PPAsEl Nino Preparedness PlanCommunity Engagement/EducationTree planting/urban greening initiativesGreen Urban Design Center (GUDC)Urban Biodiversity Management Plan (In progress)Green Building Ordinance (In progress)Installation of water holding tanks and water reservoir (proposed)Health Emergency ProtocolRisk Assessment Mapping (Makati Atlas)(14.554729°, 121.024445°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
81554354City Government of MakatiMakatiPhilippinesSouth Asia and OceaniaPublic2017Severe windOther: Various PPAsGreen Urban Design Center (GUDC)Green Building Ordinance (In progress)Risk Assessment Mapping (Makati Atlas)(14.554729°, 121.024445°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
81654354City Government of MakatiMakatiPhilippinesSouth Asia and OceaniaPublic2017SubsidenceOther: Various PPAsRegulation of groundwater extractionReactivation of Deep Wells for emergency use and installation of deep well monitoring stations (proposed)Community Engagement/EducationInstallation of water holding tanks and water reservoir (proposed)Risk Assessment Mapping (Makati Atlas)(14.554729°, 121.024445°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
81754498Ayuntamiento de MurciaMurciaSpainEuropePublic2017Vector-borne diseaseOther: WARNING SYSTEMS AND MONITORING OF DISEASES VECTORSWARNING SYSTEMS AND MONITORING OF DISEASES VECTORS(37.799013°, -1.00495°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
81854078City of HaywardHaywardUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Land fireOther: Weed abatement and defensible spaceThe City code enforcement surveys and enforces current code in relation to having weeds and defensible space surrounding residences and commercial properties located in fire districts.(37.6689°, -122.0808°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
81954104City of BoulderBoulderUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Forest fireOther: Wildland/urban interfaceThinning and management of wildland/urban interface(40.0274°, -105.2519°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
82061790City of Emeryville, CAEmeryville, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableTo organize cooling center at senior center(37.831316°, -122.285247°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
82146514City of PortoPortoPortugalEuropePublic2017LandslideProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableDevelop Special Emergency Plan for Natural Hazards to protect people, property and natural heritage, with risk mapping production (arboreal heritage at risk of more vulnerable fall, urban floods, flooding by coastal overtopping, land moving strands / escarpments / embankments, heatwaves / cold)(41.1579438°, -8.6291053°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
82246514City of PortoPortoPortugalEuropePublic2017River floodProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableCondition fixed occupation of the most vulnerable coastal areas, designing and implementing incentive and compensation conditions for the gradual relocation and / or seasonal mobilization of risk structures, a decrease of view of vulnerability and enhancement of the seafront due to a smaller urban pressure on water resources.(41.1579438°, -8.6291053°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
82336286Comune di FerraraFerraraItalyEuropePublic2017Heat waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableThe municipality gives support to elderly for the everyday needs, like shopping, transport, etc, during heat waves.(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
82436262Comune di GenovaGenovaItalyEuropePublic2017Heat waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerable(44.347961°, 9.318415°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
82550673FaroFaroPortugalEuropePublic2017Land fireProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableThe Municipality is developing its own defense plan for forest fire(37.019355°, -7.93044°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
82650665Município de OvarOvarPortugalEuropePublic2017Forest fireProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableMunicipal Defense Plan for Forest Fire(40.89008°, -8.59723°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
82759160Ville de NyonNyonSwitzerlandEuropePublic2017Heat waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerable(46.383268°, 6.234785°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
82854092City of Ann ArborAnn ArborUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableWe have targeted vulnerable populations with tree canopies that help with heat waves(42.2808°, -83.743°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
82955799City of Arlington, VAArlington, VAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableCommunity awareness and cooling centers when needed; Dept of Human Services checks on the aged and most vulnerable. Also, encouraging energy efficiency in buildings so that air conditioning burden is reduced, and buildings are more capable of holding heat in winter and coolth in summer heat.(37.226486°, -76.002594°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
83054114City of AshevilleAshevilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableUpdates to the North Fork Dam to make it more resilient and adaptable to heavy rain events.(35.5951°, -82.5515°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
83135853City of BaltimoreBaltimoreUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Lightning/thunderstormProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableFocus on most at risk through education and outreach programs(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
83235857City of CincinnatiCincinnatiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableImproving storm water management to decrease flooding and create more permeable surfaces to eliminate surface runoff with the increase of stormier weather.(39.1031°, -84.512°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
83335859City of ClevelandClevelandUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableThe City of Cleveland has an Emergency Operations Plan that is reviewed and updated annually to address adaptation-related topics, including heat emergencies. The plan contains the preparedness/prevention phase, the declaration of a heat emergency, and info on cooling centers.In 2015, the City received a grant to launch the Cleveland Climate Action Fund. Through innovative workshops, community leaders learn how to take climate action in their own neighborhoods and apply for small grant funds. In 2015-2016, 25 neighborhood climate projects received funding totaling more than $85,000.(41.4993°, -81.6944°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
83455415City of Columbia, SCColumbia, SCUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableRight now, the City is focused on completing repairs and assisting those who lost so much during the historic flooding of October, 2015. The City is also conducting a home buyout program to remove people from homes that are located in the flood plain and returning the property back to its natural state.(34.0007°, -81.0348°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
83535862City of DetroitDetroitUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme cold daysProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerable(42.331427°, -83.0457538°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
83658590City of Easton, PAEaston, PAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017SubsidenceProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableCity zoning is being reviewed to include policies that help reduce subsidence events.(40.6884°, -75.2207°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
83750555City of HamiltonHamiltonCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableHeat alerts are sent out to community from Public Health Services. Community services working in partnership with community groups have actions in place to help address vulnerable populations.(43.250021°, -79.866091°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
83850555City of HamiltonHamiltonCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme cold daysProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableCold alerts are sent out to community from Public Health Services. Community services working in partnership with community groups have actions in place to help address vulnerable populations.(43.250021°, -79.866091°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
83950558City of London, ONLondon, ONCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Cold waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableThe Middlesex-London Health Unit has its existing Cold Alert program in place. https://www.healthunit.com/extreme-cold(42.9837°, -81.2497°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
84049327City of ProvidenceProvidenceUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditionsProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableThe Providence Emergency Management Agency will exercise its extreme weather event Plan to urge residents to take precautions during Extreme Cold Weather. The City of Providence is fully prepared to open an emergency warming shelter if there is a need.(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
84149327City of ProvidenceProvidenceUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableThe Providence Emergency Management Agency will exercise its extreme weather event Plan when heat index values have the potential to meet or exceed 105 degrees. The heat index is a scale that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the “human-perceived equivalent temperature,” or in simpler terms, “how hot it feels.” These conditions may pose particular danger for some residents, especially the elderly and those with other significant health concerns.(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
84249327City of ProvidenceProvidenceUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heavy snowProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableThe Providence Emergency Management Agency will exercise its extreme weather event Plan to urge residents to take precautions during Extreme Cold Weather. The City of Providence is fully prepared to open an emergency warming shelter if there is a need.(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
84349334City of Richmond, VARichmond, VAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableCooling shelters are available to residents during excessive heat events.(37.540725°, -77.436048°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
84442123City of GoiâniaGoiâniaBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Rain stormProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableCriação da Lei de Drenagem Urbana, elaboração de um Plano de drenagem, mapeamento das erosões e reassentamento de famílias em áreas de risco.(-16.6868912°, -49.2647943°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
84542123City of GoiâniaGoiâniaBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableProjetos de plantio de mudas, criação de parques urbanos e educação ambiental dentro dos parques.(-16.6868912°, -49.2647943°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
84652638Prefeitura de AracajuAracajuBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerablePlano Municipal de Arborização Urbana: aumento do índice de árvores plantadas e de áreas verdes livres.(-10.947247°, -37.073082°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
84754623Prefeitura de BetimBetimBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableImplantação de obras de infraestrutura.(-19.967308°, -44.20119°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
84850392Prefeitura de VitóriaVitóriaBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Water-borne diseaseProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerable(-20.333764°, -40.377582°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
84950396Prefeitura Municipal de SantosSantosBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Storm surgeProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableFortalecimento do setor que buscará estudos e pesquisas meteorológica e climatológica, com definição de mecanismos para produção de conhecimento com base regionalizada referente a fenômenos climáticos e mudanças climáticas, com criação de sistema de alerta precoce;Criação do setor para gestão da Base de Dados sobre mudanças climáticas;(-23.967882°, -46.328887°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
85055372Prefeitura Municipal de CanoasCanoasBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerableLIMPEZA, DESASSOREAMENTO DE CANAIS, REESTRUTURAÇÃO DO SISTEMA DE PROTEÇÃO CONTRA CHEIAS(-29.913258°, -51.186192°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)

About

Profile Picture Simeran

created Sep 11 2017

updated Oct 5 2018

Description

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.

Activity
Community Rating
Current value: 0 out of 5
Raters
0
Visits
1390
Downloads
525
Comments
0
Contributors
0
Meta
Category
Adaptation Actions
Permissions
Public
Tags
cities, climate action, 2017, cities adaptation, climate adaption
Row Label
SODA2 Only
Yes
Licensing and Attribution
Data Provided By
(none)
Source Link
(none)
License Type
License Type
CDP Open Database License

Filter

  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;

Sort

  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;
  • ;

Search

Post a Comment

Comments

  • Total Comments: 0
  • Average Rating: 0.0

Sharing

This dataset is public

Publishing

See Preview