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2017 - Cities Adaptation Actions

Row numberAccount numberOrganizationCityCountryRegionC40AccessReporting YearClimate hazardsAdaptation ActionAction descriptionCity LocationCountry Location
100160621Lilongwe City CouncilLilongweMalawiAfricaPublic2017River floodRestrict development in at risk areasThe City Council is engaging block leaders and politicians whose people have built houses close to the rivers' buffers zones to leave and apply for city plots so that they can built in proper designated areas. Construction firms are being encouraged to build strong quality bridges that can stand the shocks when they occur. Capacity of city building Inspectors has been enhanced to ensure that they professionally conduct building inspections.We need very strong buildings in the city of Lilongwe.(-13.9626°, 33.7741°)(-13.254308°, 34.301525°)
100250541City of GreensboroGreensboroUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodRestrict development in at risk areas(36.072635°, -79.791975°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
100359697City of Lake Worth, FLLake Worth, FLUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodRestrict development in at risk areasLand Development Regulations and Coastal Zone Management Planning(26.6168°, -80.0684°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
100459631City of San Leandro, CASan Leandro, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017LandslideRestrict development in at risk areasAvoid and minimize landslide risks through zoning and building regulations, requirements for improved drainage, retaining walls and vegetation; erosion control(37.72493°, -122.156077°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
100560229Municipality of ArendalArendalNorwayEuropePublic2017Storm surgeRestrict development in at risk areas• Deferred infrastructure is raised or moved as the sea rises• Separation of all drainage and overflow wiring to prevent contamination of the water pipeline• Invest in removable flood protection for exposed buildings in the city center(58.461757°, 8.77245°)(60.472°, 8.4689°)
100660229Municipality of ArendalArendalNorwayEuropePublic2017River floodRestrict development in at risk areas• The most important preventive measure is to carry out mapping of vulnerable areas. The NVE has developed a flood map for Nidelva above Rykene, map for the lower part of Nidelva and smaller waterways are currently missing(58.461757°, 8.77245°)(60.472°, 8.4689°)
100736039Accra Metropolitan AssemblyAccraGhanaAfricaC40Public2017Flash/surface floodRestrict development in at risk areasReducing the residential and economic development along the banks of the Odaw river and the Korle lagoon of Accra(5.565437°, -0.168191°)(7.946527°, -1.023194°)
100835858City of Cape TownCape TownSouth AfricaAfricaC40Public2017River floodRestrict development in at risk areasMany areas within the city are low lying and prone to impacts of flooding. The City of Cape Town actively restricts the development of low cost houses within of the 1:100 year floodline. Many informal settlements, however, settle in these vulnerable areas. National legislation restricts development close to water courses.(-33.9253°, 18.4239°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
100935858City of Cape TownCape TownSouth AfricaAfricaC40Public2017Coastal floodRestrict development in at risk areasMany areas within the city are low lying and prone to impacts of flooding. The City is in the process of developing coastal overlay zones that will restrict development in high risk areas. Development seaward of the coastal urban edge is discouraged in terms of the spatial development framework.(-33.9253°, 18.4239°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
101035858City of Cape TownCape TownSouth AfricaAfricaC40Public2017Storm surgeRestrict development in at risk areasMany areas within the city are low lying and prone to impacts of flooding. The City is in the process of developing coastal overlay zones that will restrict development in high risk areas. Development seaward of the coastal urban edge is discouraged in terms of the spatial development framework.(-33.9253°, 18.4239°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
101131090District of ColumbiaWashington, DCUSANorth AmericaC40Public2017River floodRestrict development in at risk areasCurrent DC floodplain regulations (20 DCMR Chapter 31, Flood Hazard Rule, and 12 DCMR, DC Construction Codes) restrict development and establish minimum requirements for development in recognized flood plains.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
101235913City of NairobiNairobiKenyaAfricaC40Public2017River floodRestrict development in at risk areasJoint initiatives between the county government and other stakeholders including National government institutions, property owners,,bussiness fraternity and residents in general(-1.292066°, 36.821946°)(-0.023559°, 37.906193°)
101335913City of NairobiNairobiKenyaAfricaC40Public2017Water-borne diseaseRestrict development in at risk areasDevelopment Controls prohibit constructions on riparian lands, which are most susceptible areas.(-1.292066°, 36.821946°)(-0.023559°, 37.906193°)
101436254Comune di VeneziaVeneziaItalyEuropeC40Public2017Flash/surface floodRestrict development in at risk areasThe special commissioner, appointed following the severe floods of 2007, has issued a series of ordinances that affect the rules of planning and evaluation of territorial development projects: the most important principle introduced is the "assessment of hydraulic invariance" required for all projects and implementation plans to be carried out. This evaluation concerns the disposal capacity of the entire area and not only to the single intervention.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
101535853City of BaltimoreBaltimoreUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysRetrofit of existing buildingsSolar with battery backup, shading with trees, UHI sensor distribution and tracking, impervious surface removal, increase tree canopy, weatherization, increase green spaces(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
101654048City of KnoxvilleKnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017TornadoRetrofit of existing buildingsConstruction of tornado safe rooms in public buildings including schools.(35.9606°, -83.9207°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
101731446Taipei City GovernmentTaipeiTaiwanEast AsiaPublic2017Extreme hot daysRetrofit of existing buildingsPromoting green building, shaping "urban green point", and greening sidewalk of urban green axis to construct urban green network. Then, moving on to ecological street blocks "dimension" with comprehensive greening and sustainable development so to help lowering urban air temperatures.(25.037525°, 121.563782°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
101843907City of IndianapolisIndianapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysRetrofit of existing buildingsThe City of Indianapolis’ Sustainable Facilities Initiative is making city-owned facilities more efficient through energy and water efficiency retrofits completed at 61 facilities across the city, including the City-County Building, the City Market, fire stations, parks facilities, and maintenance facilities. Retrofits performed include installation of high efficiency heating and cooling systems, programmable thermostats and high efficiency, tank-less water heaters. Other installations included were weather stripping, high efficiency lighting, water saving toilets and fixtures along with several doors that were replaced to provide greater insulation.(39.767625°, -86.178469°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
101958668City of New Bedford, MANew Bedford, MAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodRetrofit of existing buildingsAfter completing flood surge and sea level rise modeling, we are designing retrofits for 9 of our most vulnerable coastal sewer pump stations.(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
102058668City of New Bedford, MANew Bedford, MAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Storm surgeRetrofit of existing buildingsAfter completing flood surge and sea level rise modeling, we are designing retrofits for 9 of our most vulnerable coastal sewer pump stations.(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
102135274City of Portland, MEPortland, MEUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Atmospheric CO2 concentrationsRetrofit of existing buildingsIncrease energy efficiency of buildings to reduce CO2 emissions(43.6615°, -70.2553°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
102259697City of Lake Worth, FLLake Worth, FLUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveRetrofit of existing buildingsSeimens performance bond program to retrofit all city facilities, utility meters and street lighting(26.6168°, -80.0684°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
102355324Município de GuimarãesGuimarãesPortugalEuropePublic2017Extreme winter conditionsRetrofit of existing buildingsPromote the intervention on existing buildings in terms of bioclimatic conditions(41.444266°, -8.292241°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
102435858City of Cape TownCape TownSouth AfricaAfricaC40Public2017Heat waveRetrofit of existing buildingsRetrofitting existing low income housing with insulated ceilings.(-33.9253°, 18.4239°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
102531175City of ParisParisFranceEuropeC40Public2017Extreme cold daysRetrofit of existing buildingsLinked to the mitigation part of the climate and energy action plan of Paris: promoting retrofitting of buildings(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
102661790City of Emeryville, CAEmeryville, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Salt water intrusionSea level rise modellingRegional study on sea level rise, regional agency to organize best approach forward(37.831316°, -122.285247°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
102758671Elsinore MunicipalityElsinoreDenmarkEuropePublic2017Coastal floodSea level rise modellingThe models based on different climate scenarios estimate that the prospect of rising sea levels near the harbours aren't likely to have serious consequences till around 30 years from now. The harbour piers and coast protection probably have to be renovated before that, so the quayside can be heightened on the same occasion.(56.0308°, 12.5921°)(56.2639°, 9.5018°)
102858488Sonderborg KommuneSonderborgDenmarkEuropePublic2017Salt water intrusionSea level rise modellingThe municipality as administrative body has undertaken a detailed assessment for areas that are currently and in future threatened by flooding. This analysis takes bot rain storm, coastal flooding and surface flooding into account. Saltwater intrusion is taken into account during the planning process for new groundwater/freshwater drillings for water utilities.(54.913811°, 9.792178°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
102954104City of BoulderBoulderUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Groundwater floodStorm water capture systemsUpgrading sewer and stormwater infrastructure(40.0274°, -105.2519°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
103054078City of HaywardHaywardUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodSea level rise modellingThe City has been participating in the regional Adapting to Rising Tides Project to model sea level rise and develop adaptation strategies that protect the Hayward shoreline and enhance the community's overall resilience to rising sea levels.(37.6689°, -122.0808°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
103155418City of Huntington BeachHuntington BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveSea level rise modellingWe are currently in the process of updating our General Plan which identifies key areas in the City that are at risk for flooding due to sea level rise. This would financially impact the City as the City is coastal town that attracts thousands of visitors each year. If areas were to flood hundreds of millions of dollars of damage would be detrimental to the City.(33.6603°, -117.9992°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
103250551City of Long BeachLong BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodSea level rise modelling(33.7701°, -118.1937°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
103358513City of MedfordMedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodSea level rise modelling(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
103450374Alcaldia Distrital de Cartagena de IndiasCartagenaColombiaLatin AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodSea level rise modelling(10.421855°, -75.550096°)(4.5709°, -74.2973°)
103535274City of Portland, MEPortland, MEUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodSea level rise modellingCollaborated with state agencies, university researchers and non-profits to map flood hazards.(43.6615°, -70.2553°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
103635274City of Portland, MEPortland, MEUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Storm surgeSea level rise modellingsee above(43.6615°, -70.2553°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
103736522Comune di VerbaniaVerbaniaItalyEuropePublic2017Lightning/thunderstormSea level rise modellinglake level rise modelling(45.928306°, 8.555371°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
103835863City of DurbanDurbanSouth AfricaAfricaC40Public2017Storm surgeSea level rise modellingSea Level Rise is considered within all development applications along the coastline.(-29.8586804°, 31.0218404°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
103914088City of OsloOsloNorwayEuropeC40Public2017Storm surgeSea level rise modellingIncrease the level of the docks in the harbor(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
104020113City of VancouverVancouverCanadaNorth AmericaC40Public2017Coastal floodSea level rise modellingCompleted a comprehensive sea level rise model, which was used to update the City’s designated floodplain map. The flood model is now being used to evaluate long-term flood management options for the City.(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
104120113City of VancouverVancouverCanadaNorth AmericaC40Public2017Storm surgeSea level rise modellingIncreased new building elevation in the future floodplain by 1.1m(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
104231090District of ColumbiaWashington, DCUSANorth AmericaC40Public2017Permanent inundationSea level rise modellingThe District's Climate Ready DC plan utilizes local sea level rise projections and mapping completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to identify areas of the District and assets that are most at risk to inundation from sea level rise. These projections will help to inform updates to the District's comprehensive land-use plan.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
104335904Kolkata Metropolitan AreaKolkataIndiaSouth and West AsiaC40Public2017Salt water intrusionSea level rise modelling(22.5726°, 88.3639°)(20.593684°, 78.96288°)
104431176Prefeitura do Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroBrazilLatin AmericaC40Public2017Storm surgeSea level rise modellingPereira Passos Institute (IPP), an autarchy within the City Hall, develops research on the effects of sea level rise. There will be an update of this study, using regionally developed sea level rise scenarios in partnership with NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) and storm surges will be addressed. Other studies, like the “Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the City of Rio de Janeiro”, address the occurrence of storm surges in the City and analyses its effects using historical data.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
104531176Prefeitura do Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroBrazilLatin AmericaC40Public2017Permanent inundationSea level rise modellingPereira Passos Institute (IPP), an autarchy within the City Hall, develops research on the effects of sea level rise. There will be an update of this study, using regionally developed sea level rise scenarios in partnership with NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS).(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
104631169Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHong KongHong KongEast AsiaC40Public2017Cyclone (Hurricane/Typhoon)Sea level rise modellingTo better understand the potential implications of climate change on coastal structures in Hong Kong and ascertain necessary updating of current design standards, a consultancy study was commissioned by the Government in December 2013 to further review the climate change situation in Hong Kong and update the Port Works Design Manual on the basis of IPCC AR5.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
104761876Mazabuka Municipal CouncilMazabukaZambiaAfricaPublic2017Extreme hot daysShading in public spaces, marketsConstruction of shelters in public spaces such as markets and bus stops to provide shade(-15.861252°, 27.749066°)(-13.133897°, 27.849332°)
104854498Ayuntamiento de MurciaMurciaSpainEuropePublic2017Extreme hot daysShading in public spaces, markets(37.799013°, -1.00495°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
104954085City of SavannahSavannahUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveShading in public spaces, markets(32.0835°, -81.0998°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
105050211Tbilisi CityTbilisiGeorgiaEuropePublic2017DroughtShading in public spaces, marketsPlanting trees, etc.(41.715138°, 44.827096°)(40.786168°, -81.288192°)

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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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