Climate Change & Resilience

Spotlight on: Just Transition

Building Resilience in Bangladesh’s Informal Settlements

By |2023-02-27T17:36:36+01:00February 21st 2023|Climate Change & Resilience, , , , , |

The impacts of climate change are heavily felt by urban dwellers in Bangladesh – especially in the informal settlements of fast-growing cities. The ERUP project aims to provide solutions that will enable communities to build resilience against the negative effects of climate change.

Spotlight on: Just Transition

A Green Urban Oasis for Los Cabos, Mexico

By |2023-02-27T18:01:58+01:00February 14th 2023|Climate Change & Resilience, , , , , |

A neglected park turns into a green oasis. Over 200 residents are joining in to stop soil erosion, absorb rainwater, and turn their park into a place for encounter and environmental education.

Spotlight on: Just Transition

Let the Sun Shine on Ukraine – How Solar Power Accelerates the Green Reconstruction of Cities

By |2023-01-17T10:13:37+01:00January 17th 2023|Climate Change & Resilience, Green & Smart Development, , , , |

Solar energy solutions need to be scaled up to address electricity shortages in both emergency and mid-term responses to the crisis in Ukraine. Vladlena Martsynkevych is convinced: Ukraine is ready for a better, greener future.

Spotlight on: Just Transition

Collective Action for Flood Resilience: How Blue-Green Infrastructure Leads to New Solutions in Kampala

By |2023-01-10T11:41:48+01:00January 10th 2023|Climate Change & Resilience, Water & Sanitation, , , , |

Effective flood control can only be met with a holistic approach. Peter Mwambu and Simon Akena invite us to Kampala in Uganda and discuss lessons learned from integrating Blue-Green Infrastructure.

Spotlight on: Nature-based Solutions

Nature-Based Solutions in Quito: From Flooding Issues to a River of Positive Change

By |2022-12-20T17:20:20+01:00December 20th 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, , , , |

Quito bears the brunt of climate change, from 100-year storms to mudslides to heat waves – all part of the city’s ‘new normal.’ Urban journalist Mark Douglas Wessel explores how Ecuador’s capital is leveraging the power of Nature-based Solutions to cope with these challenges.

Spotlight on: Nature-based Solutions

Building with Nature in Urban Contexts – Chances and Challenges of Nature-based Solutions

By |2023-02-20T14:29:33+01:00December 15th 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, Global Urban Debates, , , , |

With more than half of the global population living in urban areas, cities need new solutions to tackle climate-related challenges. Erik van Eekelen, Matthijs Bouw, Reinder Brolsma and Harro Wieringa on the approach of Building with Nature.

Spotlight on: Nature-based Solutions

Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions Towards Urban Climate Resilience – A Green Infrastructure Master Plan for Udon Thani in Thailand

By |2022-12-20T09:01:18+01:00December 13th 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, , , |

Mainstreaming green infrastructure could serve as a pathway to strengthen urban resilience to climate change. Ignacio Ortinez and Guillermo Mendoza on new approaches using nature-based solutions.

Spotlight on: Nature-based Solutions

Nature Will Guide You: Co-Creating Nature-Based Solutions in European Coastal Cities

By |2022-12-08T11:09:57+01:00December 8th 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, Smart & Digital Development, , , |

Nature provides us with built-in solutions to some of the most pressing global issues. Laura Quadros Aniche and Rochelle Caruso discuss what Nature-Based Solutions involve and present an innovative project with partners in 12 different countries across Europe.

Spotlight on: Nature-based Solutions

Urban Forestry – How Innovative Approaches Can Help Reach the SDGs

By |2022-12-08T11:11:31+01:00December 6th 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, Urban Health, , , , |

Urban Forestry can help meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – if its challenges are addressed the right way. Florencia Florido on a new report discussing inventive paths to implement Urban Forestry within European cities.

Spotlight on: Cities built4climate

The Mask of Tradition – The Influence of Modernity on Traditional Indian Architecture

By |2022-12-05T14:40:02+01:00December 1st 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, , , |

Traditional architecture is crucial in adapting to geographical conditions. However, modern materials have become a more popular choice for the masses. According to Farha Shermin and Mainak Gosh, lacking a thorough understanding of both types has led to a confusing typology.

Spotlight on: Cities built4climate

Island States of the Global South and the Challenge of Building Urban Climate Resilience

By |2022-11-24T11:28:33+01:00November 24th 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, , , , , |

Stephania Constantinou lays focus on island and small island developing states and their task of developing climate-resilient infrastructure to safeguard their existence.

Spotlight on: Cities built4climate

Applying Ancestral Lessons to Contemporary Realities – A Return to Ghana’s Architectural Heritage

By |2022-11-18T17:54:32+01:00November 15th 2022|Basic Infrastructure & Housing, Climate Change & Resilience, , , , |

Breathing new life into city architecture through native materials and construction techniques will catalyse lasting change and adaptability amidst unpredictable climate change-related incidences. Kweku Addo-Atuah on a return to Ghana's architectural heritage.

Spotlight on: COP27

Needing No Less Than a Revolution – Building For a Sustainable Future Climate

By |2022-11-10T13:56:23+01:00November 8th 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, Global Urban Debates, , , , , |

To get cities back on track to avoid building towards a climate crisis, actions must start today. Donovan Storey and Etta Madete Mukuba on sustainable design principles, alternative building materials, and technologies.

Spotlight on: Risk and Crisis Management

The Impact of Heat Waves and Heat Action Plans in South Asia

By |2022-10-18T09:58:54+02:00October 18th 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, Urban Health, , |

Heat waves have become a global phenomenon, but in South Asia the situation is worsening due to climate change. Rohit Magotra on the silent climate disaster and the importance of heat action plans in India and beyond.

Spotlight on: Risk and Crisis Management

Designing Urban Resilience to Confront a Risky World

By |2022-10-04T10:54:16+02:00October 4th 2022|Climate Change & Resilience, Global Urban Debates, , , |

Building-in the ability of city institutions and infrastructure to anticipate, respond to, bounce back, and learn from shocks and stresses is more essential than ever. By Robert Muggah, Co-Founder of one of the world's leading social policy think tanks.

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