Overview
Local governments play a vital role in climate adaptation by developing and implementing strategies that help communities cope with the impacts of climate change. They assess local vulnerabilities, engage with residents, and create policies that promote resilience and sustainability. By focusing on ...
Key Terms
Example: Building flood defenses to enhance climate resilience.
Example: Using renewable energy sources to promote sustainability.
Example: Creating green roofs to manage stormwater.
Example: Developing evacuation plans for hurricanes.
Example: Hosting workshops on energy conservation.
Example: Identifying areas at risk of flooding.
Related Topics
Urban Planning
The process of designing and regulating land use in urban areas to create sustainable communities.
intermediateEnvironmental Policy
The study of laws and regulations that govern environmental protection and resource management.
advancedDisaster Risk Reduction
Strategies and practices aimed at minimizing the impacts of disasters on communities.
intermediateKey Concepts
climate resiliencesustainabilitycommunity engagementpolicy development