Cities worldwide aren't adapting to climate change quickly enough

Climate change is magnifying threats such as flooding, wildfires, tropical storms and drought. In 2020 the U.S. experienced a record-breaking 22 weather and climate disasters that each caused at least US$1 billion in damage. So far in 2021, the count stands at 18.

I study urban issues and have analyzed cities’ relationship with naturefor many years. As I see it, cities are quickly becoming more vulnerable to extreme weather events and permanent shifts in their climate zones.