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2017 - Cities Adaptation Actions

Row numberAccount numberOrganizationCityCountryRegionC40AccessReporting YearClimate hazardsAdaptation ActionAction descriptionCity LocationCountry Location
200149363Nelson Mandela Bay MunicipalityNelson Mandela BaySouth AfricaAfricaPublic2017Severe windOther: Coastal Management Plan (since 2009) and delineation of Coastal Development LinesThe Integrated Coastal Management Act gives power to municipalities to develop their own coastal management plans, and NMBM has spearheaded this process due to it’s location as a coastal city. Coastal Development Lines are prescribed by this legislation as areas where development is constricted due to the dynamic nature of the coastline and its’ importance as a natural process area.(-33.745241°, 25.568108°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
200235268City of BostonBostonUSANorth AmericaC40Public2017Other: Increased urban heat island effectHeat mapping and thermal imagingWe are mapping this through the Climate Ready Boston initiative.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
200331154Bogotá Distrito CapitalBogotáColombiaLatin AmericaC40Public2017River floodSoil retention strategiesDevelopment of pilot project to design and to prove strategies of retention of soils. Recovery of wetlands and streams to improve the water cycle(4.711°, -74.0721°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
200455380Prefeitura Municipal de CubatãoCubatãoBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Hail(-23.899384°, -46.423414°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
200550782Dhaka CityDhakaBangladeshSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017Air-borne disease(23.810332°, 90.412518°)(23.685°, 90.3563°)
200655801City of West Palm BeachWest Palm BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Storm surgeNo action currently taken(26.715342°, -80.053375°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
200750782Dhaka CityDhakaBangladeshSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017Heat wave(23.810332°, 90.412518°)(23.685°, 90.3563°)
200854497City of WroclawWroclawPolandEuropePublic2017Heat waveSeveral actions are undertaken in Wroclaw in order to reduce the risk and the vulnerability. Some of them are:• Heat mapping and thermal imaging• Real time risk monitoring• Crises management• Community engagement and education• Incorporating climate change into long-term planning documents• Diversifying power/energy supply• Soil retention strategies• Tree planting• Green roofs/walls• Shading in public spaces• Water parks/pools• Promoting water efficiency(51.107885°, 17.038538°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
200951075City of ShenzhenShenzhenChinaEast AsiaC40Public2017Extreme hot days(22.917478°, 113.813461°)(35.86166°, 104.195397°)
201061876Mazabuka Municipal CouncilMazabukaZambiaAfricaPublic2017TornadoNo action currently taken(-15.861252°, 27.749066°)(-13.133897°, 27.849332°)
201154082City of HollywoodHollywoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Cyclone (Hurricane/Typhoon)(26.0112°, -80.1495°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
201236494Comune di PadovaPadovaItalyEuropePublic2017Air-borne diseaseAir quality initiatives(45.4064°, -11.8768°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
201359552City of Davis, CADavis, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot days(38.544907°, -121.740517°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
201450782Dhaka CityDhakaBangladeshSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017Other: humidity(23.810332°, 90.412518°)(23.685°, 90.3563°)
201535875Heroic Puebla of ZaragozaHeroic Puebla of ZaragozaMexicoLatin AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditions(19.041297°, -98.2062°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
201635755Village of KadiovacikKadiovacikTurkeyEuropePublic2017Extreme hot daysNo action currently taken(38.3434574°, 26.553613°)(38.963745°, 35.243322°)
201731180Región Metropolitana de SantiagoSantiagoChileLatin AmericaC40Public2017Droughtto define(-33.44889°, -70.669265°)(-35.675147°, -71.542969°)
201858867City of Wisconsin RapidsWisconsin RapidsUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River flood(44.3603°, -89.839°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
201959552City of Davis, CADavis, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Drought(38.544907°, -121.740517°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
202035848Municipality of Belo HorizonteBelo HorizonteBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Other: Extreme hot weatherTree planting and/or creation of green space(-19.916681°, -43.934493°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
202131154Bogotá Distrito CapitalBogotáColombiaLatin AmericaC40Public2017Heat waveCrisis management including warning and evacuation systemsThis risk is rare in the city , however in case of occurrence is counted with the District Committee for the Prevention and Emergency Response , who is the advisory body to the District Government in relation to the handling and care of disaster or public calamity that arise in the Capital District .(4.711°, -74.0721°)(4.570868°, -74.297333°)
202258621Town of BlacksburgBlacksburgUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveNo action currently taken(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
202354497City of WroclawWroclawPolandEuropePublic2017DroughtSeveral actions are undertaken in Wroclaw in order to reduce the risk and the vulnerability. Some of them are:• Heat mapping and thermal imaging• Real time risk monitoring• Crises management• Community engagement and education• Incorporating climate change into long-term planning documents• Diversifying power/energy supply• Soil retention strategies• Tree planting• Green roofs/walls• Shading in public spaces• Water parks/pools• Promoting water efficiency(51.107885°, 17.038538°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
202435886Comune di TorinoTorinoItalyEuropePublic2017Other: Extreme hot weatherCommunity engagement/educationIncrease of forecasting capability, improve the heat-wave early warning system, climate monitoring and health effect surveillance system, targeted information campaign to increase people and health operators awareness, implementation of targeted intervention plans to reduce impacts (health prevention plan for medical and social assistance to vulnerable people).(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
202543930The HagueThe HagueNetherlandsEuropePublic2017Rain storm(52.070498°, 4.3007°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
202635475City of CalgaryCalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Wildfires (within the city of Calgary)Real time risk monitoringWildfire monitoring plan in place. 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°)
202735886Comune di TorinoTorinoItalyEuropePublic2017Air-borne disease(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
202858621Town of BlacksburgBlacksburgUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme cold daysNo action currently taken(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
202962845Jinja Municipal CouncilJinjaUgandaAfricaPublic2017Vector-borne diseaseTesting/vaccination programs for vector-borne diseaseTaking preventive and curative measures such as improving solid waste management , providing public and community toilets, treating cases and vaccinating prone areas/age groupes(0.45021°, 33.194542°)(1.373333°, 32.290275°)
20303429City of StockholmStockholmSwedenEuropeC40Public2017Other: Flooding of Lake MälarenOther: New Lock under contruction, "Project Slussen"Construction in progress http://vaxer.stockholm.se/globalassets/projekt/sodermalm-sdo/sodermalm/slussen/webbplats/new_slussen_english_webb.pdf(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
203160287Prefeitura de Feira de SantanaFeira de SantanaBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Drought(-12.259727°, -38.964661°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
203260394Gobierno Autónomo Municipal de TarijaTarijaBoliviaLatin AmericaPublic2017Atmospheric CO2 concentrationsHazard resistant infrastructure design and constructionla municipalidad cuenta una red que realiza elmonitoreo de la calidad de aire midiendo los siguientens parametro (NO2, O3, PM10)(-21.266606°, -63.488416°)(-16.290154°, -63.588653°)
203354329Bogor City GovernmentBogorIndonesiaSouth Asia and OceaniaPublic2017LandslideLandslide risk mappingDisaster risk mapping, and build retaining wall(-6.5971°, 106.806°)(-6.121435°, 106.774124°)
203455380Prefeitura Municipal de CubatãoCubatãoBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Landslide(-23.899384°, -46.423414°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
203535875Heroic Puebla of ZaragozaHeroic Puebla of ZaragozaMexicoLatin AmericaPublic2017Forest fire(19.041297°, -98.2062°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
203660258Prefeitura de BrusqueBrusqueBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Storm surgeOther:Implantação de grandes galerias para drenagem pluvial nas principais bacias hidrográficas dos municípios e em pontos de alagamento recorrente. Educação ambiental relacionada ao correto descarte de resíduos para diminuição de entupimento de bocas de lobo e galerias.(-27.093638°, -48.920654°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
203731150Bangkok Metropolitan AdministrationBangkokThailandSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017Coastal floodOther: Resistant measure and resiliencePrevention Projetcs(13.787506°, 100.710632°)(15.870032°, 100.992541°)
203855380Prefeitura Municipal de CubatãoCubatãoBrazilLatin AmericaPublic2017Severe wind(-23.899384°, -46.423414°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
203954409City of EspooEspooFinlandEuropePublic2017Rain storm(60.205491°, 24.6559°)(61.9241°, 25.7482°)
204036032Ville de DakarDakarSenegalAfricaC40Public2017Other: Scarcity of fishery resources(14.7645°, -17.366°)(14.497401°, -14.452362°)
204158621Town of BlacksburgBlacksburgUSANorth AmericaPublic2017HailNo action currently taken(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
204235874City of PhoenixPhoenixUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Extreme hot weatherWhite roofsThrough a grant of $65,000 in January 2013 from Cities of Service/Bloomberg Philanthropies the PHX Cool Roofs Initiative is using 100 volunteers to apply Energy Star-rate acrylic white paint to 70,000 square feet of city roof tops in a one year period. Volunteers included Arizona State University students, community members and corporate groups for support and outreach.Phoenix Heat Relief Network The Phoenix Heat Relief Network provides hydration, respite and wellness checks during the summer months. During this time, temperatures consistently rise above 100°F during the day. The National Weather Service issues extreme heat advisories during the hottest of these days or when nighttime temperatures remain excessively high. The Phoenix Heat Relief Network adds additional community resources to the ongoing efforts of agencies assisting people who are homeless, elderly or disabled when they are most needed. The network forms each May and operates through September.(33.4484°, -112.074°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
204362845Jinja Municipal CouncilJinjaUgandaAfricaPublic2017Rain stormStorm water capture systemsImproving on reconstruction of drainage channels, desilting and widening them. We have also hired experts design a drainage master plan of the town.(0.45021°, 33.194542°)(1.373333°, 32.290275°)
204458485Abington TownshipAbingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Water PollutionCommunity engagement/educationThe Abington Township EAC has a number of projects. The EAC's Annual Report may be viewed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7oFrYgtNm0dVk51WFhtNHQ2LUE/view?ts=58e79706 .(40.12408°, -75.119511°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
204543932Auckland CouncilAucklandNew ZealandSouth Asia and OceaniaC40Public2017DroughtWater use restrictions and standardsPolicies in the resource management plans that address drought and efficient water use at a significant scale across most of the city. This includes the requirement for municipal water supplies to have a drought management plan and these plans would detail specific restrictions and standards when its required.(-36.815328°, 174.741788°)(-40.900557°, 174.885971°)
204654386Tainan City GovernmentTainanTaiwanEast AsiaPublic2017DroughtFlood mappingLike making significant investments to construct improved, flood-resilient infrastructure like retention ponds embedded in roadsides, parks and pumping stations; floodgates; and regulated water catchment in newly built buildings. We have also improved its early warning communications by developing mobile apps and training farmers to recognize warning signs of imminent floods.(22.9999°, 120.2269°)(23.69781°, 120.960515°)
204755419City of MiramarMiramarUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Tropical stormNo action currently taken(25.986076°, -80.30356°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
204844132Bornova MunicipalityBornovaTurkeyEuropePublic2017Extreme hot days(35.2141598°, 33.2947541°)(38.963745°, 35.243322°)
204954108City of DurhamDurhamUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormNo action currently taken(35.994°, -78.8986°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
205035885Tel Aviv-Yafo MunicipalityTel Aviv-YafoIsraelSouth and West AsiaPublic2017Land fireCrisis management including warning and evacuation systemsEmergency protocol is in place, in cooperation with the regional fire agency.(32.081604°, 34.782285°)(31.046051°, 34.851612°)

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created Sep 11 2017

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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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