Urban Resilience
A new C40 report highlights case studies from around the world showing how cities can attract private funding for climate resilience projects. Released on the sidelines of the World Bank spring meetings, the document argues that private investment is essential to bridge massive funding gaps for urban adaptation. Examples include upgrades to the Netherlands' Afsluitdijk seawall and innovative projects in Kuala Lumpur and Washington DC.
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Dr. Rob Moir argues in a guest opinion that climate change intensifies storms and flooding through warmer air and impervious urban surfaces. He calls for reconnecting with natural land and water cycles to build resilient cities. Solutions like permeable pavements and rain gardens could mitigate risks.