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2015 - Cities Risks And Timescales

Row numberCity NameAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting YearEffects of climate changeMagnitudeAnticipated timescale in yearsImpact descriptionCity LocationCountry Location
551Uljin county50716South KoreaUljin 2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentDuration and frequency of heat wave increase(36.993066°, 129.400419°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
552Uljin county50716South KoreaUljin 2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentOther negative impacts from global warming(36.993066°, 129.400419°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
553Wonju city44207South KoreaWonju2015OtherLess seriousCurrentRisk on health due to cold wave(37.342219°, 127.920162°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
554Wonju city44207South KoreaWonju2015OtherLess seriousCurrentRisk on infrastructure due to snowfall(37.342219°, 127.920162°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
555Wonju city44207South KoreaWonju2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesCurrentRisk of forest fire(37.342219°, 127.920162°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
556Yoenggwang county48580South KoreaYoenggwang2015OtherSeriousCurrentChanges in the marine ecosystem(35.277172°, 126.511987°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
557Yoenggwang county48580South KoreaYoenggwang2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesLess seriousMedium-termIncrease electricity use(35.277172°, 126.511987°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
558Bangkok Metropolitan Administration31150ThailandBangkokC402015Frequent/Intense RainfallLong-term- Large population will live in flooded area. - The economic damage of flooding will rise four-fold in 2050. - Buildings and houses are the most affected infrastructure. - Commercial and industrial sectors will suffer substantially - Mainstreaming climate change in national and sector development planning. - Implications for financing organizations. - The business-as-usual measures may be inadequate to save the coasts from erosion - Some issues must be addressed as a matter of urgency(13.756331°, 100.501765°)(15.870032°, 100.992541°)
559Bangkok Metropolitan Administration31150ThailandBangkokC402015OtherLong-term- Large population will live in flooded area. - The economic damage of flooding will rise four-fold in 2050. - Buildings and houses are the most affected infrastructure. - Commercial and industrial sectors will suffer substantially - Mainstreaming climate change in national and sector development planning. - Implications for financing organizations. - The business-as-usual measures may be inadequate to save the coasts from erosion - Some issues must be addressed as a matter of urgency(13.756331°, 100.501765°)(15.870032°, 100.992541°)
560Bangkok Metropolitan Administration31150ThailandBangkokC402015Sea Level RiseLong-term- Large population will live in flooded area. - The economic damage of flooding will rise four-fold in 2050. - Buildings and houses are the most affected infrastructure. - Commercial and industrial sectors will suffer substantially - Mainstreaming climate change in national and sector development planning. - Implications for financing organizations. - The business-as-usual measures may be inadequate to save the coasts from erosion - Some issues must be addressed as a matter of urgency(13.756331°, 100.501765°)(15.870032°, 100.992541°)
561Bangkok Metropolitan Administration31150ThailandBangkokC402015Storms/FloodsLong-term- Large population will live in flooded area. - The economic damage of flooding will rise four-fold in 2050. - Buildings and houses are the most affected infrastructure. - Commercial and industrial sectors will suffer substantially - Mainstreaming climate change in national and sector development planning. - Implications for financing organizations. - The business-as-usual measures may be inadequate to save the coasts from erosion - Some issues must be addressed as a matter of urgency(13.756331°, 100.501765°)(15.870032°, 100.992541°)
562Bangkok Metropolitan Administration31150ThailandBangkokC402015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesLong-term- Large population will live in flooded area. - The economic damage of flooding will rise four-fold in 2050. - Buildings and houses are the most affected infrastructure. - Commercial and industrial sectors will suffer substantially - Mainstreaming climate change in national and sector development planning. - Implications for financing organizations. - The business-as-usual measures may be inadequate to save the coasts from erosion - Some issues must be addressed as a matter of urgency(13.756331°, 100.501765°)(15.870032°, 100.992541°)
563Glasgow City Council31055United KingdomGlasgow2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousMedium-termIncreased pressure on aging drainage infrastructure(55.864237°, -4.251806°)(55.378051°, -3.435973°)
564Glasgow City Council31055United KingdomGlasgow2015Storms/FloodsLess seriousShort-termDamage to buildings, travel disruption, risk to vulnerable citizens.(55.864237°, -4.251806°)(55.378051°, -3.435973°)
565City of Dar es Salaam35893United Republic of TanzaniaDar es SalaamC402015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousCurrentResult to flooding(-6.792354°, 39.208328°)(-6.369028°, 34.888822°)
566City of Aurora, CO55467USAAurora, CO2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousMedium-termIncreased public health and property risks from flooding due to the amount of non-pervious land surface citywide.(39.729432°, -104.83192°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
567City of Aurora, CO55467USAAurora, CO2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousMedium-termIncreased public health risk, esp. for the elderly and other at-risk groups.(39.729432°, -104.83192°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
568City of Aurora, CO55467USAAurora, CO2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousMedium-termIncreased public health risk for heat stress, This is especially true for areas of the city without trees or water nearby and for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, low-income, and those with existing health issues.(39.729432°, -104.83192°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
569City of Aurora, CO55467USAAurora, CO2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousLong-termincreased risk of electricity service disruptions due to air conditioning load on utility which may compound existing regional demand issues.(39.729432°, -104.83192°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
570City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015DroughtExtremely seriousCurrentsurface water reservoirs will have less water(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
571City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousCurrentflash flooding(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
572City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentImpacts on residents, workers, energy usage, surface water evaporation and ecosystems(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
573City of Long Beach50551USALong Beach2015DroughtSeriousCurrentHotter temperatures may lead to more intense droughts. The city is already in drought conditions. More intense droughts means less precipitation which may mean that vegetation and natural habitat might be threatened.(33.77005°, -118.193739°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
574City of Long Beach50551USALong Beach2015DroughtExtremely seriousCurrentThe Long Beach Water Department has declared an Imminent Water Supply Shortage for the City. This enabled mandatory citywide water prohibitions limiting irrigation of landscape with potable water, excessive runoff from irrigation, and washing hardscape with a hose.(33.77005°, -118.193739°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
575City of Long Beach50551USALong Beach2015DroughtSeriousCurrent(33.77005°, -118.193739°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
576City of Long Beach50551USALong Beach2015Sea Level RiseLess seriousLong-termUnder the higher warming scenario, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) anticipates that ocean levels will rise 4–30 inches by 2100. Based on information included in “The Impacts of Sea-level Rise on the California Coast” (Pacific Institute, March 2009),1 under medium to medium-high GHG emissions scenarios, mean sea level along the California coast is expected to rise from 3.28–4.59 feet (ft) by 2100. These forecasts provide an “order of magnitude” perspective regarding the potential effect of global climate change; however, the accuracy of the forecasts is not yet known, and there is an even greater level of uncertainty for shorter-term forecasts.(33.77005°, -118.193739°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
577City of Long Beach50551USALong Beach2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentSince Long Beach has an urbanized landscape, especially near the downtown areas, higher temperatures will increase the urban heat island effect.(33.77005°, -118.193739°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
578City of Long Beach50551USALong Beach2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrent(33.77005°, -118.193739°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
579City of Park City, UT14344USAPark City, UT2015DroughtSeriousLong-termClimate change caused by greenhouse gases (GHGs) has long been a concern of snow-dependent industries, as changes in snow and ice are predicted to be some of the first effects of a warming climate. Changes to snowpack can impact a range of commercial activities from water resource management to ski area operations. The ski tourism industry in Utah is an important part of the regional economy, generating an estimated 19,323 jobs and $416,936,054 in total earnings of Utah’s workers in the 20052006 ski season (Isaacson, 2006). Given the importance of the Utah ski industry and the dependence of that industry on snow, climate change impacts to snowpack at Utah ski resorts can have a significant impact on the regional economy in the future. A recent study predicts that Park City’s climate will change substantially as a result of increased atmospheric GHG concentrations. Temperatures are predicted to rise and precipitation amount, timing, intensity is predicted to change. As a result, total snowpack and snow coverage will be reduced, the ski season will be shorter, and less of Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) will be skiable. The impacts to snowpack are more severe further in the future, and under scenarios with higher GHG emissions. Our economic modeling results indicate that projected decreases in snowpack will have severe economic consequences for the region. By 2030, the estimated decrease in snowpack is estimated to result in $120.0 million in lost output. This lost output is estimated to result in an estimated 1,137 lost jobs and $20.4 million in the form of lost earnings (or labor income). By 2050, the potential impacts range from $160.4 million in lost output, $27.2 million in lost earnings and 1,520 lost jobs (low emissions scenarios) to $392.3 million in lost output, $66.6 million in lost earnings and 3,717 lost jobs (high emissions scenario).(40.646062°, -111.497973°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
580City of Park City, UT14344USAPark City, UT2015DroughtLess seriousShort-termPark City has secured long term water rights that will maintain our current levels of service. Despite this long term security, Utah is the 2nd most arid state in the USA. Prolonged drought would reduce our capacity to makes snow and provide our guests and second homeowners with the amenities they expect. More importantly, drought would disrupt our downstream neighbors.(40.646062°, -111.497973°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
581City of Park City, UT14344USAPark City, UT2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousShort-termThe recent flooding in Boulder County demonstrate the threat of intense rainfall in a mountain/valley region. Park City does not have the same level of storm water management that Boulder County maintains and Boulder was severely affected by their storms. Receiving an equivalent rainfall would deeply impact Park City, Summit County, and our down stream neighbors.(40.646062°, -111.497973°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
582City of Park City, UT14344USAPark City, UT2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousLong-termIncreased forest fire frequency and intensity are an acknowledged threat across the Intermountain West.(40.646062°, -111.497973°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
583City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2015DroughtSeriousShort-termAverage rainfall currently is 7 inches per year. That could impact available water supply.(33.448377°, -112.074037°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
584City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2015DroughtSeriousShort-termHigher potential for particlulate air pollution with dry soils. Intense droughts could also impact water supply.(33.448377°, -112.074037°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
585City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousShort-termSafety issues with flash flooding potentially in areas not previously experiencing them; costs of clean-up; not easily planned for as one small area can experience significant rainfall in a short time-period. Storm drain system can be overwhelmed.(33.448377°, -112.074037°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
586City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentPotential for increased ozone pollution; higher water and energy use; increased strain on vulnerable populations(33.448377°, -112.074037°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
587City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousShort-termPotential for increased ozone pollution; higher water and energy use; increased strain on vulnerable populations(33.448377°, -112.074037°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
588City of San José35883USASan Jose2015Sea Level RiseSeriousLong-termWith Sea level rising and cities of San Jose being below the sea level, Alviso, there is a risk of losing a lot of properties as well as lives.(37.338208°, -121.886329°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
589Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015DroughtExtremely seriousCurrent(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
590Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015DroughtExtremely seriousCurrentChange in mountain water runoff timing and quantity.(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
591Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015Frequent/Intense RainfallExtremely seriousCurrent(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
592Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousCurrent(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
593Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrent(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
594Municipality of Belo Horizonte35848BrazilBelo Horizonte2015Frequent/Intense RainfallExtremely seriousShort-termfloods; inundation; loss of lives; loss of materials, equipments and products; loss of houses(38.5198325°, -8.8695345°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
595City of St Louis35393USASt. Louis2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesLess seriousShort-term(38.6270025°, -90.1994042°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
596City of Las Vegas10495USALas Vegas2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentLas Vegas is located within the arid Mojave Desert where temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees in the summer. Temperatures in the Las Vegas Valley have reached a record of 118 during summer months and average in the 100's. With higher extreme temperatures comes the risk of dehydration, heat stroke and similar illnesses, especially during the hotter months of the year. Prolonged periods of summer high temperatures will also affect the amount of energy used to cool buildings in the summer.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
597Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015DroughtLess seriousLong-termWater shortage, water pollution and bad odor(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
598City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015DroughtExtremely seriousMedium-termMore frequent low water flow and thus potential impacts on goods transport through river transport; and water resource. Impacts on biodiversity (possibility of a higher risk for forest fires) and potential impacts on energy distribution (particularly for the cold and heat urban networks). To a lesser extent, potential impacts on buildings (with the swelling-shrinking movements of some clay soils). On the long term, potential competitions for the uses of water (agriculture, drink...)(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
599City of Las Vegas10495USALas Vegas2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousCurrentFlash flooding and severe storms could become more frequent and may damage property and infrastructure. Flash flooding could also impact water quality by washing chemicals, sewage and other contaminants into lakes, rivers and streams. As severe weather events are expected to increase in frequency and intensity, further strain will be put on Las Vegas' flood control infrastructure.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
600City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentRisks: heat stress, community health, energy system strain, power disruptions, workforce productivity, behaviour change, transport disruption. Extreme heat days are expected to increase. This means that heatwaves will become hotter, last longer and be more frequent. The heatwave of 37.7°C that Sydney experienced in 2011 would have been considered a 1 in 100 year event in 1995. This is projected to become a 1 in 2 year event by 2070, meaning that heatwaves of such a magnitude could be expected each two-years on average. Sydney currently experiences temperatures above 30°C on 15 days per year. Studies have highlighted that by 2030 this is predicted to increase to between 18 and 31 days per year and by 2070 to between 22 and 117 days per year.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)

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Risks from climate change identified and reported by city governments. Includes a list of the anticipated effects of climate change, timescale, and seriousness

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