Urban adaptation - it's not just about cities

The dying of Gaborone Dam was the most evident sign of climate change for urban dwellers
The dying of Gaborone Dam was the most evident sign of climate change for urban dwellers

When we think of the impact of climate change on cities we often think of floods washing away homes, deadly landslides, raging fires and taps running dry.

Adapting to climate change in urban areas often looks like mayors announcing new city adaptation plans, communities planning for disasters, or public awareness campaigns to reduce water consumption.

But urban adaptation is about more than just what happens inside cities. It’s about the way cities connect and interact with the areas around them. It’s not always obvious how those interactions work, and how adaptation in one area affects another in often unpredictable ways.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

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