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East Coast Regional Consultation on Climate Change Adaptation

Rajahmundry, AP, August 26-27, 2013

Session V: Cities & Climate Change

Elizabeth Colebourn

Climate compatible development in cities

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City and sub-national planning innovations being piloted with Governments across the world – and learning from them.

CDKN’s cities work Why are cities important for climate

compatible development?

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What should development in Madurai look like in 10,20,50 years, given the changing climate? By 2031, an extra 6-8 lakh residents. Where will they go? How will the services cope? Will climate change make the current water security and flooding worse?

Case Study: Madurai – Future Proofing Cities

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Policy-making across different levels

Lack of authority and power in certain areas

Decision making under (even more) uncertainty, because of lack of climate data

Often isolated opportunities for experience sharing

(Even more) lack of capacity, resources and forward-thinking planning

Climate proofing cities – Challenges (unique for cities)

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Departmental integration/coordination should be easier to achieve

Closer to the community

Local leaders on the front line of climate change

Ability to mobilise resources

Freedom to innovate and try new solutions

Climate proofing cities – Opportunities (unique for cities)

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Vulnerability assessments – participatory, trusted and communicated well

Local champions to facilitate political support

Bottom-up pressure/support from community groups

Partnerships for expertise/support

A crisis can create political will

Put forward the business case for action

Integrating the Climate Perspective in Cities

Drivers to Action: