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The Resilient Cities Index, supported by Tokio Marine Group has been produced by Economist Impact and highlights the developing risks facing major cities worldwide. “Through this index, we’ve given policy makers and city officials a tool to be able to understand what resilience looks like in terms of the policies and initiatives that they need to focus on, not only dealing with the risks they face today but more importantly, the future risks that they are going to face from climate change and other disasters.” - Jonathan Birdwell, Economist Impact. Find out more about the challenges faced by major cities worldwide. https://lnkd.in/eUzECQkW #resilientcities #resilientcitiesindex #LondonMarket #Tokiomarinegroup #Acceleratingprogress @economistimpact

💡 New Report ➡️ City-level approach to climate resilience from the ground up. A report from the Economist published today identifies the urgent vulnerabilities and challenges but also highlights significant opportunities to enhance urban resilience. Survey results from 5,000 individuals and experts across ten global cities found that the main concern on urban resilience included vulnerabilities from water management infrastructure (water shortages, drought and flooding), inequalities within cities that climate change will exacerbate and the high costs, insufficient knowledge and lack of trust in government policies regarding climate resilience. The consensus was that cities are currently underprepared to manage climate-related risks. Survey respondents highlighted the need for government collaboration on adaptation alongside private sector support. The importance of understanding diverse vulnerabilities to climate hazards and the need for diverse approaches is a key focus of the report. To effectively respond and prepare to climate change demographic factors such as gender, age, income and health status needs to be incorporated into each adaptation approach. 📣 Calls to actions emphasised a push towards collective action among governments, businesses and individuals to improve climate resilience. For the full report follow the link below where the complete survey results can be found. 📰 https://lnkd.in/gBtdeaHM Zurich Resilience Solutions #ClimateAdaptation #UrbanResilience

Forced to look at the world from new perspectives, the global business environment has transformed in many ways. Wars, climate change, travel restrictions, and economic shifts have impacted everything from tourism to construction to investment and valuation. It's important to stay informed and adaptable in this ever-changing landscape. #globalbusiness #adaptability #newperspectives

🌍 Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a climate change adaptation networking event hosted by KPMG New Zealand. The focus was on the recent National Adaptation Plan Progress report, featuring insightful discussions with distinguished guests from the Climate Change Commission: Chief Executive Jo Hendy, Commission member Dr Judy Lawrence, and adaptation experts Karen Lavin, PhD and Sally Garden. Here are my three key takeaways from the event: 1. Localised Adaptation and Collaboration: Adaptation is inherently local, necessitating collaboration across sectors and communities. Success stories like South Dunedin demonstrate the importance of consistent teamwork and community trust in building resilience. 2. Challenges in Risk and Progress Assessment: Assessing vulnerability and prioritising risks is complex but essential. While disasters demand immediate attention, ongoing climate change requires equal focus. Monitoring adaptation progress is vital, yet barriers like governance issues and resource limitations persist. 3. Urgency and Strategic Planning: Balancing immediate action with long-term planning is crucial. The National Adaptation Plan's clear timelines are essential for defining short, mid, and long-term goals. Despite adaptation's limits, proactive measures and informed decision-making can foster hope and drive effective responses. Let's continue working together to create robust solutions for our changing climate. 🌱 #ClimateChange #Adaptation #Collaboration #Resilience #Beca

“Asia needs to prioritize climate adaptation today” 🌏 Most key cities and wealth hubs in #Asia are #coastalcities. As the rest of the continent, they are facing high #climatechange risks such as rising temperatures and sea-levels. Large #cities are struggling to stay resilient to those risks because of population growth and limited capacity to adapt to these rapid changes. A core component of #urban climate #adaptation are physical defenses, such as “sponge cities”, cities with green spaces and waterways that help channel excess flood waters underground, or cities where coastal forests were created against sea-level rise, sometimes in addition to seawalls. 🌴 #Singapore, among other countries, is considering planting mangroves on man-made rock structures to tackle sea level rise. Yet, there are financial and policy making issues. The region needs policymakers who can handle these complex environmental challenges. There is a real need for #education on Adaptation to climate change to strengthen climate #resilience. 💪 At the Transmutation Principle, we deploy the Adaptation to climate change workshops with our clients to help them better understand the risks they are facing and have them think about a strategy to avoid both maladaptations and the cost of inaction. 👉 If you want to learn more about Adaptation to Climate Change, you can join our next public workshops: https://lnkd.in/dGzwaJYm

How can the world’s global centres become more resilient to climate change? A major study supported by Tokio Marine Group and produced by Economist Impact reveals the most prominent risks faced by global cities. The report integrates analysis of the Resilient Cities Index and explores insights on the top performing cities, challenges faced by those most at risk and best practices in building resilience. Find out more and download the Resilient Cities Index Report here https://lnkd.in/eBsQCX6v. #resilientcitiesindex #LondonMarket #Tokiomarinegroup #Acceleratingprogress #economistimpact

It is change and how are we preparing, readying ... and transform ourselves as-is to future-thrive... Consequential to climate change, Hong Kong winter is changing. A few days of severe cold and most days warm.. Today, we experience 6°C in the city, lower in the new territories, ... sub-zero in the mountains. Are we prepared? Buildings are not (cold concrete) facilities are not (windows not sealed to the gusty winds), ... inside and outside feel the same cold... Shall we learn more and fundamentally rethink how we can redesign, live and thrive in climate changing cities,... and Hong Kong. #climatechange#AYCR?#ACEA#HKIE#IETYPP#Sustainableliving#smartcity

How can we boost the resilience of cities amid rapid urbanisation and the increasing impacts of climate change? http://econimpact.co/w2 #TheSustainabilityProject #sustainablecities

Climate change: A global concern, but not the top priority? 🤔 A recent Statista survey across ten diverse countries revealed intriguing insights. While climate change is undoubtedly on people's minds, it isn't the #1 concern in any of these nations. In Switzerland, where the highest concern was expressed (32%), rising prices still took second place. 📈 Even in countries with a lower percentage expressing concern, like South Africa and Poland, it remains a significant issue. This begs the question: What are the top priorities in each country, and how can we address them while working towards a sustainable future? 🌱 It's a complex conversation but one worth having. Let's share our thoughts and perspectives on this crucial topic. #ClimateChange #GlobalPriorities #Sustainability #StatistaInsights

Climate change = more migration to cities. According to this new research from C40 Cities and the Mayors Migration Council, published last week, up to eight million climate migrants will likely move to ten Global South cities by 2050, driven by reduced crop yields, sea levels rising, and extreme events such as floods and wildfires. For example, Dhaka (current population 12 million people) might receive over 3 million climate migrants in the coming years. This underscores the importance of empowering cities with the right resources and policies to manage this migration effectively and avoid economic and social disruptions. I like the idea expressed by many Mayors that if well managed, (e.g., through affordable housing, education, and labor integration) such migration may become critical to the green transition, including agriculture, construction, and waste management - turning a crisis into an opportunity. Time to push more and more inclusive policy and planning, local data and capacity building, and considerable investments in resilient and sustainable urban infrastructure. Future urban landscapes: Climate migration projections in cities (c40knowledgehub.org)