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Climate Risks Facing Major Cities by 2050
Half of the world's largest cities face multiple climate hazards by 2050, urging ambitious emission reductions and city adaptation strategies.
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London Stock Exchange Group (Lseg)United Nations Environment Programme (Unep)Eu
Jaakko Kooroshy
- What are the key climate risks facing major cities by 2050?
- By 2050, half of the world's largest cities will be at risk from one or more climate hazards, according to a new report by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). These hazards include floods, heatwaves, cyclones, and water stress.
- What is the LSEG's "Net Zero Atlas" report and what does it recommend?
- The LSEG report, "Net Zero Atlas," highlights the need for ambitious emission reductions to mitigate these risks. It emphasizes that even with successful mitigation, significant investments in adaptation measures will still be needed.
- What adaptation strategies can cities implement to increase climate resilience?
- Cities can increase their climate resilience through various adaptation strategies, including early warning systems, protective infrastructure (sea walls, flood barriers, drainage systems), and nature-based solutions such as green parks and wetlands.
- How are major European cities, specifically Amsterdam and Madrid, projected to be impacted?
- Major European cities like Amsterdam and Madrid face increasing climate risks. Amsterdam, with its low elevation, is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and flooding, while Madrid will experience a significant increase in heatwaves and water stress.
- What is the EU's projected contribution to emissions reduction and what alternative strategies are suggested?
- The report suggests that the EU is not doing enough to protect its cities from climate change, projecting an exceedance of the 1.5°C emissions budget by 2035. Utilizing Europe's wind energy potential is identified as a key strategy to improve energy prospects.