Urban Climate Case Studies

Learn from cities around the world implementing climate adaptation and resilience solutions.

8 case studies
Norfolk, Virginia - Coastal Resilience & Adaptation
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Norfolk, Virginia - Coastal Resilience & Adaptation

Norfolk, Virginia, United States · 2023

How Norfolk is adapting to sea level rise through comprehensive resilience planning and nature-based solutions

Sector Urban Planning & Coastal Protection  · Pop. 235000
sea level rise flooding storm surge
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Minneapolis, Minnesota - Green Infrastructure & Equity
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Minneapolis, Minnesota - Green Infrastructure & Equity

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · 2022

Integrating green infrastructure with community equity in underserved neighborhoods

Sector Green Infrastructure & Environmental Justice  · Pop. 425000
urban heat stormwater flooding environmental justice
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Phoenix, Arizona - Urban Heat Island Mitigation
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Phoenix, Arizona - Urban Heat Island Mitigation

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · 2023

Largest US city tackling extreme heat through cool roofs, urban forestry, and public health measures

Sector Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency  · Pop. 1600000
extreme heat energy demand public health
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Rotterdam, Netherlands - Water Resilience & Climate Adaptation

Rotterdam, Netherlands - Water Resilience & Climate Adaptation

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands · 2022

Europe's leader in climate adaptation through innovative water management and circular economy approaches

Sector Water Management & Urban Design  · Pop. 640000
flooding water scarcity climate adaptation
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Paris, France - Urban Forestry & Green Spaces

Paris, France - Urban Forestry & Green Spaces

Paris, Île-de-France, France · 2023

Planting 170,000 trees to combat urban heat, improve air quality, and enhance biodiversity

Sector Urban Forestry & Biodiversity  · Pop. 2161000
urban heat air pollution biodiversity loss
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Singapore - Sustainable City & Climate Resilience

Singapore - Sustainable City & Climate Resilience

Singapore, Singapore · 2023

Island nation building comprehensive climate adaptation through green buildings and water management

Sector Sustainability & Urban Design  · Pop. 5850000
sea level rise heat water security
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Bogotá, Colombia - Climate Action & Social Inclusion

Bogotá, Colombia - Climate Action & Social Inclusion

Bogotá, Colombia · 2022

Latin American city integrating climate adaptation with poverty reduction and social equity

Sector Urban Planning & Climate Justice  · Pop. 7181000
water scarcity air pollution climate vulnerability
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Copenhagen, Denmark - Cycling & Carbon Neutral Strategy

Copenhagen, Denmark - Cycling & Carbon Neutral Strategy

Copenhagen, Denmark · 2023

World leader in sustainable transport and carbon neutrality through cycling infrastructure and renewable energy

Sector Transportation & Carbon Neutrality  · Pop. 1356000
carbon emissions transportation energy
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