Urban heat island
Lessons Learned from webinar “Advancing Climate Resilience in European Cities – Innovations and Strategies for Urban Adaptation”
The first MAIA Webinar took place on 9 June 2023, addressing the theme “Advancing Climate Resilience in European Cities: Innovations and Strategies for Urban Adaptation” with the participation of three EU-Funded Projects: CityCLIM, LIFE BAETULO, and ICARIA. Click here to read the lessons learned from this insightful webinar.
Urban heat in South Asia: Integrating people and place in adapting to rising temperatures
Learn about the current state of knowledge of and plans to manage urban heat in South Asia in this World Bank policy brief. It examines heat in South Asian cities through the different layers of the urban environment, explores different population groups that are vulnerable to urban heat, and provides 3 key recommendations.
Cities, Settlements & Key Infrastructure – Frequently Asked Questions from Chapter 6 of the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report
Why and how are cities, settlements, and different types of infrastructure especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change? Learn about this and other frequently asked questions from Chapter 6 of the IPCC's AR6 Working Group II report: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability.
The IPCC’s 1.5°C Report: increasing risk of heatwaves in African cities
Suzanne Carter, CDKN Country Engagement Coordinator, highlights why we need to start seriously considering the risk of extreme heat in African cities, following the release of the IPCC’s 1.5 Report.
Building a Climate-Resilient City: The built environment
This policy brief looks at ways cities can build resilience in the built environment through climate-robust design options.
Climate bond financing urban adaptation actions to reduce heat stress in Paris
This case study was originally published on the Climate-ADAPT website – for more information please visit the case study page....
Low Carbon Resilience: Transformative Climate Change Planning for Canada
This paper points to the co-benefits and synergies we can achieve if we take a 'low carbon resilience' approach and consider climate change adaptation and mitigation simultaneously.
Addressing heat-related health risks in urban India: Ahmedabad’s Heat Action Plan
Summary of Adaptation Challenge Higher daily peak temperatures and longer, more intense heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent globally due...
Cool Roofing and Passive Ventilation in Indore, India
Project Logo Project overview Indore used to be known for cool evenings, referred to as “Shab-e-Malwa”, even in hottest summers....
Cool Roofing and Passive Ventilation in Surat, India
Project logo Project overview Surat in the last few years has experienced increases in temperature, especially during summer months. Expansion...