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2017 - Cities Adaptation Actions

Row numberAccount numberOrganizationCityCountryRegionC40AccessReporting YearClimate hazardsAdaptation ActionAction descriptionCity LocationCountry Location
185154402City of LahtiLahtiFinlandEuropePublic2017Other: Surface water quality risksTree planting and/or creation of green spaceProtecting existing green areas. Retention areas in town planning(60.9833°, 25.65°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
185254111City of Iowa CityIowaUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodRestrict development in at risk areasIowa City has a floodplain ordinance that building must be done above the 500 year flood plus one foot above the floodplain.(41.6611°, -91.5302°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
185331446Taipei City GovernmentTaipeiTaiwanEast AsiaPublic2017Other: Greater temperature variabilityTree planting and/or creation of green spacePromoting green roof of a building, roof greening & beautification, which not only help to reduce temperature of the building itself, but also lessen power consumption on air conditioning, To achieve the effect of energy saving and carbon reduction and mitigate the heat island effect.(25.037525°, 121.563782°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
185450555City of HamiltonHamiltonCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Heavy snowOther:Emergency Response Plan in place(43.250021°, -79.866091°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
185568387Prefeitura de MiracemaMiracemaBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017DroughtNo action currently taken(-21.40811°, -42.186194°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
185658424GdanskGdanskPolandEuropePublic2017FogOther:(54.372158°, 18.638306°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
185758621Town of BlacksburgBlacksburgUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Cold waveNo action currently taken(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
185850782Dhaka CityDhakaBangladeshSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017Cyclone (Hurricane/Typhoon)(23.810332°, 90.412518°)(23.685°, 90.3563°)
185931163Istanbul Metropolitan MunicipalityIstanbulTurkeyEuropeC40Public2017Rain stormCrisis management including warning and evacuation systems(41.0082°, 28.9784°)(38.963745°, 35.243322°)
186035885Tel Aviv-Yafo MunicipalityTel Aviv-YafoIsraelSouth and West AsiaPublic2017Coastal floodCrisis management including warning and evacuation systemsThe security department implemented an operative protocol to deal with emergency events.Beach front buildings are directed to implement flood defence mechanisms .(32.081604°, 34.782285°)(31.046051°, 34.851612°)
186150782Dhaka CityDhakaBangladeshSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017Extreme hot daysTree planting and/or creation of green spaceCity greenery and plantation is going on.(23.810332°, 90.412518°)(23.685°, 90.3563°)
186249342City of RochesterRochesterUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme cold days(43.161°, -77.6109°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
186354048City of KnoxvilleKnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Severe StormsPublic preparedness (including practice exercises/drills)The City of Knoxville’s Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness Program works with neighborhood associations to help them develop emergency preparedness plans and coordinate area residents to respond effectively.(35.9606°, -83.9207°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
186454070City of EugeneEugeneUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Forest fireOther:Fire Hazards have been mapped as part of Eugene-Springfield Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.(44.0519°, -123.0867°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
186519233Torres Vedras MunicipalityTorres VedrasPortugalEuropePublic2017Insect infestationDisease prevention measuresaction plans for disease prevention(38.763669°, -9.30148°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
186654348The Local Government of Quezon CityQuezonPhilippinesSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017Water-borne diseaseDisease prevention measuresThe CHD conducts inspection and water samplings of food and non-food establishments, amusement places and water refilling stations.Containment / elimination of insect and rodent breeding grounds through insect and vermin control services.Inspection of households to determine status of safe water supply, sanitary toilers and sanitary waste disposalConducts IECs, regular bacteriological analysis of water from different sampling sites in coordination with other concerned agencies to determine potability and water supply.(15.6835°, 120.86176°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
186736154Vilnius City MunicipalityVilniusLithuaniaEuropePublic2017Other: Increased temperatureIncorporating climate change into long-term planning documents1. Planning heat demand for the central heating system capacity.(54.687156°, 25.279651°)(55.169438°, 23.881275°)
186858596Arusha City CouncilArushaUnited Republic of TanzaniaAfricaPublic2017Water-borne diseaseDisease prevention measures(-3.386925°, 36.682993°)(-6.369028°, 34.888822°)
186949363Nelson Mandela Bay MunicipalityNelson Mandela BaySouth AfricaAfricaPublic2017Flash/surface floodReal time risk monitoringThe Disaster Management Sub-Directorate has a response strategy to cope with floods.(-33.745241°, 25.568108°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
187073295City of La Crosse, WILa Crosse, WIUSANorth AmericaPublic2017TornadoNo action currently taken(43.8014°, -91.2396°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
187158671Elsinore MunicipalityElsinoreDenmarkEuropePublic2017Severe windNo action currently taken(56.0308°, 12.5921°)(56.2639°, 9.5018°)
187260603City of Prince George, BCPrince George, BCCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Decreased soil moistureHeat mapping and thermal imagingIdentified areas most affected.(53.917064°, -122.749669°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
187349333City of Louisville, KYLouisville, KYUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Insect infestation(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
187454614Prefeitura da Cidade de São José do Rio PretoSão José do Rio PretoBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Other: Período de estiagemTree planting and/or creation of green spaceMelhoria na arborização urbana com o objetivo de realizar uma redução na temperatura da cidade, além de promover a redução no período de estiagem. O poder publico realiza junto a população jovem e adulta eventos e campanhas na área de educação ambiental para promover a conscientização dos cidadãos.(-20.811761°, -49.376227°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
187573295City of La Crosse, WILa Crosse, WIUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Storm surge(43.8014°, -91.2396°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
187654092City of Ann ArborAnn ArborUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormNo action currently takenCurrently rain storms in themselves have not warranted further action(42.2808°, -83.743°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
187760340Prefeitura de Rio VerdeRio VerdeBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Land fire(-17.968494°, -50.489185°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
187859151City of AkureyriAkureyriIcelandEuropePublic2017(65.688492°, -18.126169°)(64.963051°, -19.020835°)
187950369Ayuntamiento de San Luis PotosíSan Luis PotosíMexicoLatin AmericaPublic2017Other: Erosion(22.173333°, -100.97005°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
18803203City of ChicagoChicagoUSANorth AmericaC40Public2017Severe windOther:Sustainable Chicago 2015 set into place a goal to focus on climate adaptation, Goal 24, “Protect the City and Its Residents by Preparing for Changes In the Climate.” Research suggests that Chicago could experience a significant shift in climate and increasing frequency of severe storms. High emissions projections show that by the end of the century, Chicago summers could be similar to those in Baton Rouge today. Chicago is working proactively to respond to climate change by advancing policies and solutions to prepare for a changing climate and protect our people, infrastructure, and natural resources. Key actions that Chicago is taking include: • Preparing for the human impacts of climate change by supporting people with information and services, such as cooling centers.• Preparing the natural environment for climate impacts and maintain biodiversityThe City of Chicago understands that extreme weather conditions can have a severe impact on the health and safety of the residents of Chicago. Whether the City experiences an extended heat wave, frigid temperatures or severe storms, the City must be prepared to assist Chicagoans in coping with weather-related hardships. As such, the City of Chicago maintains an Extreme Weather Operations Plan. This Plan describes weather conditions that will merit the plan’s initiation, defines notification protocols for weather advisories, and describes departmental responsibilities and City operations during periods of extreme heat, cold, or severe storms. The Extreme Weather Operations Plan is maintained by the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) and, with the cooperation of participating City departments and sister agencies, is reviewed annually, and updated as needed.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
188155419City of MiramarMiramarUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Salt water intrusionNo action currently taken(25.986076°, -80.30356°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
188260373Alcaldía de RíohachaRíohachaColombiaLatin AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodSe realiza la limpieza de los canales abiertos existentes, que tienen por objetivo transportar las aguas lluvias entre humedales y asi poder ser vertidas al rio rancheria, esta limpieza ayuda a que no haya obstruccion de la circulacion normal del fluido, ademas en ayuda con el fondo de adaptación se estan llevando a abo reconstruccion de viviendas que fueron afectadas por las inundaciones adicionandoles obras de mitigacion para evitar que sufran la misma eventualidad en un proximo periodo de lluvias.(11.441777°, -72.909865°)(4.5709°, -74.2973°)
188351075City of ShenzhenShenzhenChinaEast AsiaC40Public2017Lightning/thunderstorm(22.917478°, 113.813461°)(35.86166°, 104.195397°)
188454111City of Iowa CityIowaUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtAdditional reservoirs and wells for water storageThe City water plant has deep water wells if the shallower alluvial wells are affected by drought. There is also a surface water pond that can be used as water supply during these periods.(41.6611°, -91.5302°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
188550671FafeFafePortugalEuropePublic2017(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
188658488Sonderborg KommuneSonderborgDenmarkEuropePublic2017LandslideNo action currently takenThere is no need for any actions.(54.913811°, 9.792178°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
188754409City of EspooEspooFinlandEuropePublic2017Flash/surface flood(60.205491°, 24.6559°)(61.9241°, 25.7482°)
188858537TarnówTarnówPolandEuropePublic2017(50.012101°, 20.985841°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
18893203City of ChicagoChicagoUSANorth AmericaC40Public2017Rain stormOther:Sustainable Chicago 2015 set into place a goal to focus on climate adaptation, Goal 24, “Protect the City and Its Residents by Preparing for Changes In the Climate.” Research suggests that Chicago could experience a significant shift in climate and increasing frequency of severe storms. High emissions projections show that by the end of the century, Chicago summers could be similar to those in Baton Rouge today. Chicago is working proactively to respond to climate change by advancing policies and solutions to prepare for a changing climate and protect our people, infrastructure, and natural resources. Key actions that Chicago is taking include: • Preparing for the human impacts of climate change by supporting people with information and services, such as cooling centers.• Preparing the natural environment for climate impacts and maintain biodiversityThe City of Chicago understands that extreme weather conditions can have a severe impact on the health and safety of the residents of Chicago. Whether the City experiences an extended heat wave, frigid temperatures or severe storms, the City must be prepared to assist Chicagoans in coping with weather-related hardships. As such, the City of Chicago maintains an Extreme Weather Operations Plan. This Plan describes weather conditions that will merit the plan’s initiation, defines notification protocols for weather advisories, and describes departmental responsibilities and City operations during periods of extreme heat, cold, or severe storms. The Extreme Weather Operations Plan is maintained by the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) and, with the cooperation of participating City departments and sister agencies, is reviewed annually, and updated as needed.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
189063607Alcaldía de CórdobaCórdoba, VenezuelaVenezuelaLatin AmericaPublic2017Lightning/thunderstormNo action currently taken(7.5447°, -72.2837°)(6.42375°, -66.58973°)
189135993Singapore GovernmentSingaporeSingaporeSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017DroughtDiversification of water supplySingapore’s “Four National Taps” strategy has enabled a robust, diversified and sustainable water supply. We now harness water sources such as NEWater and desalinated water, in addition to water from local catchments and imported water. The non-conventional sources of NEWater and desalinated water are not dependent on weather, and help strengthen our weather resilience. Today, Singapore has 17 reservoirs, five NEWater plants and two desalination plants. PUB has begun the process to build 3 more desalination plants to be completed by 2020. Construction of the 3rd desalination plant in Tuas will be completed by 2017.Today, NEWater and desalinated water can meet up to 65% of our water needs. We will progressively expand their capacities to meet up to 85% of our water needs by 2060.(Note: NEWater is the brand name given to ultra-clean, high-grade reclaimed water in Singapore that has been purified using microfiltration and reverse osmosis.(1.352083°, 103.819836°)(1.352083°, 103.819836°)
18928242City of HelsinkiHelsinkiFinlandEuropePublic2017Heat wave(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
189350398Ciudad de JuárezLuárezMexicoLatin AmericaPublic2017Other: Extreme hot weatherShading in public spaces, markets(31.690364°, -106.424548°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
189449359City of HarareHarareZimbabweAfricaPublic2017Heat waveCommunity engagement/educationdissemination of precautions to take during heat wave tree planting to provide shades(-17.828432°, 30.932822°)(-19.015438°, 29.154857°)
189558485Abington TownshipAbingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Storm Water InfrastructureStorm water capture systemsThe history of Abington Township's Stormwater Infrastructure plans and implementation may be found at https://www.dropbox.com/s/hgjg426m9d8gmth/BE-2-CommunityWater-Outcome%204_Abington.pdf?dl=0 .Storm water capture systems was chosen here as a general action, the full list of actions undertaken are: Community engagement/educationProjects and policies targeted at those most vulnerable, Restrict development in at risk areas,Storm water capture systems,Tree planting and creation of green space,Promoting low flow technologies,Water butts/rainwater capture,Maintenance/repair – leaking infrastructure,Promoting and incentivizing water efficiency,Water efficient equipment and appliances,Awareness campaign/education to reduce water use.(40.12408°, -75.119511°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
189654348The Local Government of Quezon CityQuezonPhilippinesSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017Heat waveAwareness campaign/education to reduce water use(15.6835°, 120.86176°)(12.879721°, 121.774017°)
189731055Glasgow City CouncilGlasgowUnited KingdomEuropePublic2017Subsidence(55.859272°, -4.212783°)(55.378051°, -3.435973°)
189858485Abington TownshipAbingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormOther: Enforcing regulations requiring stormwater management of increasing any amount of impervious surfacesIn 2014, the Township added a requirement that any increase in imperious surface requires approval and inspection of approved methods of managing the increase in stormwater run-off such as two rain barrels for 0 to 250 square feet of imperious surfaces or a rain garden for up to 1000 square feet. For larger imperious surfaces other modes may be used including seepage pits. An example may be found at http://abington.org/home/showdocument?id=2892 .(40.12408°, -75.119511°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
189943930The HagueThe HagueNetherlandsEuropePublic2017Groundwater flood(52.070498°, 4.3007°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
190031313Dublin City CouncilDublinIrelandEuropePublic2017River flood(53.344479°, -6.270843°)(53.41291°, -8.24389°)

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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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