Location: Kampong Lereng Bukit, Malaysia. Climate event: Landslide. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Residents are willing to relocate to a safer area following a landslide.; Preservation of Canada Hill as a green space in future city planning.

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Personnel evacuation and shelter

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Personnel evacuation and shelter
Green infrastructure distribution

Emergency response and recovery
Green infrastructure distribution
Land use and urban planning
Long-term
Personnel evacuation and shelter
Short-term

Personnel evacuation and shelter; Green infrastructure distribution


Location: Tottori, Japan. Climate event: General climate change initiatives. Actor: International Organizations, National or Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Participation in COP28; International collaboration; Education on disaster preparedness

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Kagoshima, Japan. Climate event: Carbon Neutrality. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Incentive scheme for purchasing or leasing electric vehicles; Subsidies for installing solar-power systems; Community cycle scheme; Use of biogas produced from fermenting waste in the domestic gas supply; Kagoshima Eco Fund for carbon emission measurement and reduction; LED conversion for security, street, and indoor lighting; Forest planting and thinning; Zero-carbon challenge sheet for local households

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Low-carbon transportation system; Biodiversity conservation; Forestry & reforestation


Location: Kagoshima, Japan. Climate event: Natural Disasters. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: report. Solution details: Geothermal power generation; Sustainable town planning using regional assets

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Bagan Siapi-api, Indonesia. Climate event: Peatland degradation. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Book Chapter. Solution details: Restoration of 2.67 million hectares of degraded peatlands; Establishment of the Peatland Restoration Agency

Forestry & reforestation
Biodiversity conservation

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation


Location: Hallim-myeon, South Korea. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Carbon Neutral Points System; Climate Insurance

Short-term
Public health and social protection
Care for vulnerable groups

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Care for vulnerable groups


Location: Batangas City, Philippines. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: Blog post. Solution details: Batangas City aims to be the first carbon-neutral city in the Philippines by 2030.; Comprehensive climate mitigation and adaptation plan developed.; Award for businesses practicing environmental initiatives.; Monetary prizes for eco-friendly practices.

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Private investment

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Public funds; Private investment; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Batangas City, Philippines. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: News article. Solution details: Training cities to assess and plan for climate change and disaster risks.; Enhancing capacity of local governments in managing climate-related challenges.; Equipping cities with tools and knowledge to assess vulnerabilities.; Developing comprehensive plans to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts.

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training


Location: Yalova, Turkey. Climate event: policy and regulatory measures. Actor: National Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Turkey's new climate pledge aims to control emissions growth rather than offer real cuts.; The pledge is criticized for not being ambitious enough in terms of actual emission reductions.

Government emergency and quick response funding; Financial assistance for reconstruction support


Location: Yalova, Turkey. Climate event: policy and regulatory measures. Actor: National Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Türkiye's adoption of a landmark climate law paves the way for a national Emissions Trading System (ETS).; The law establishes the legal basis for a national ETS to support Türkiye’s net zero target.


Location: Klaeng, Thailand. Climate event: General climate change adaptation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Newsletter. Solution details: Klaeng Municipality is a model of a low carbon city with high potential for climate change adaptation.; The project intends to develop plans that align with the national master plan and the local context by integrating climate change implementation with municipal and provincial strategies and guidelines.; Drafting of an Operations Manual on City Planning and Low Carbon City Development.

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Low-carbon transportation system; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Resilient industry; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Jinhae-gu, South Korea. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Statement. Solution details: Official commitment to an early coal phase-out by 2030s; Strengthened 2035 NDC centered on ambitious domestic action; Formulation of a clear long-term pathway to 2050 net zero

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage; Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Fukuyama, Japan. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Press Release. Solution details: Strengthening energy efficiency measures; Phasing out inefficient thermal power plants; Eliminating all coal-fired power generation; Expanding the share of renewable energy to 80%

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Bagamoyo, Tanzania. Climate event: general climate change impacts. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Integration of indigenous knowledge with scientific weather forecasting; Empowering local smallholders with accurate and timely weather information; Collaborative efforts from CAN Tanzania, TMA, and indigenous knowledge researchers

Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Miézi, Mozambique. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: Feature Article. Solution details: Improved urban planning to reduce flood risk; Rehabilitation of storm water drainage system; Construction of drainage canals and flood control stations; Development of green infrastructure

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Green infrastructure distribution; Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall); Infrastructure routine maintenance


Location: Miézi, Mozambique. Climate event: General Climate Change Impact. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: Press Release. Solution details: Integration of climate change considerations into national planning; Strategies for building a resilient economy

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Immediate disaster operation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Miézi, Mozambique. Climate event: General Climate Change Impact. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Enhancement of climate transparency efforts; Workshop organized by National Directorate for Climate Change

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration; Data collection and database establishment


Location: Safwa, Saudi Arabia. Climate event: General Climate Change Mitigation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Reducing carbon emissions; Planting 10 billion trees; Boosting renewable energy; Leading global climate action

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Industrial carbon reduction; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Forestry & reforestation; Low-carbon transportation system


Location: Onomichi, Japan. Climate event: Sustainable development. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: News article. Solution details: Revitalization through sustainability efforts; Attracting new residents and tourists; Focus on cycling and sustainable practices

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Sustainability and sustainable development goals


Location: Lipa, Philippines. Climate event: climate emergency. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Church bells across Batangas province under the Archdiocese of Lipa will ring in protest against widespread corruption in government and the worsening climate emergency.

Long-term solutions emphasize sustained resilience, adaptive capacity building, and systemic risk reduction.

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Lipa, Philippines. Climate event: climate action. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: event announcement. Solution details: Pusong Hero for Net Zero Fun Run at NU Lipa to promote climate action and awareness.


Location: Santo Tomas, Philippines. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Research Institution/University, National Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Six-year cooperation agreement between UST and the Climate Change Commission; Focus on climate action and sustainable cities; Commitment to climate-related research and partnerships

Dissemination and international collaboration; Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Tanauan, Philippines. Climate event: Extreme weather events. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Shelter Plan. Solution details: Implementation of typhoon resilient infrastructures; Hazard adaptive structures and facilities

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Emergency shelter construction

Resilient communication and transportation system (road, airport, etc.)

Emergency shelter construction; Resilient communication and transportation system


Location: Tanauan, Philippines. Climate event: Volcanic eruptions. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Research Article. Solution details: Early warning system implementation in Banjo West

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage


Location: Larache, Morocco. Climate event: Water quality. Actor: Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Larache has exceptional water quality for growing berries, which is beneficial for agricultural practices.

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience


Location: Kocaeli, Turkey. Climate event: Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Kocaeli Greenhouse Gases Inventory and Climate Change Action Plan aims to turn the industry city to a green city and support the climate change goals of the country.; Roof-type PV systems in commercial buildings save CO2 emissions.; Landfill gas project captures waste-related methane and other greenhouse gases and turns these substances into clean energy.

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Waste management


Location: Kocaeli, Turkey. Climate event: Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Landfill gas project captures waste-related methane and other greenhouse gases and turns these substances into clean energy.; The project reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowering emissions that contribute to smog, acid rain, and climate change.

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Waste management


Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Climate event: Extreme temperatures, water scarcity, rapid urbanization, coastal exposure. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Analysis. Solution details: Saudi Green Initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions, plant 10 billion trees, boost renewable energy, and lead global climate action.

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Biodiversity conservation; Forestry & reforestation; Low-carbon transportation system; Industrial carbon reduction


Location: Al Khubar, Saudi Arabia. Climate event: General climate change initiatives. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Launch of enhanced Climate Change & Sustainability services tailored for Saudi Arabian organisations; Addressing growing demand for expertise in aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and global climate agendas; Driving operational excellence through Environmental, Health and Safety, and Risk Assessment Services

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Al Khubar, Saudi Arabia. Climate event: General climate change initiatives. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Week-long campaign to support green initiatives; Conducted in line with the Saudi Green initiative (SGI)

Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Gimhae, South Korea. Climate event: Heatwave. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: The Climate Change Theme Park water playground in Gimhae provides a free and safe place for residents to cool off during the summer.; The facility operates with safety measures, including a cap on participants and daily water quality checks.

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management

Short-term solutions focus on immediate response, emergency relief, and rapid recovery following a disaster event.

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Sanitation management


Location: Gimhae, South Korea. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Gimhae City converts the energy-consuming building, Jangyu Library, into a zero-energy library through the carbon-neutral leading model project.; Green remodeling such as window improvement, exterior insulation, installation of external awnings, replacement of high-efficiency equipment, and installation of waste heat recovery ventilation devices.; New and renewable energy facilities such as photovoltaic power generation, geothermal cooling and heating, and building-integrated solar power on the outer wall of the building will be built.

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Venice, Italy. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: News article. Solution details: The inaugural Venice Climate Week aims to foster a broad and inclusive dialogue centered on the conscious redesign of our relationship with the planet.; Discussions will focus on empathetic design solutions and refining regenerative economic models that can drive environmental sustainability efforts.

Dissemination and international collaboration; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk


Location: Venice, Italy. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: News article. Solution details: Venice Climate Week aims to bring together over 100 speakers, top institutions, and innovators to engage in discussions about climate, oceans, and sustainability.; The focus is on fostering dialogue, education, and action to address critical issues.


Location: Venice, Italy. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Educational article. Solution details: Technological solutions like MOSE and improved infrastructure provide hope.; Public awareness and global efforts to combat rising sea levels are crucial.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair; Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting


Location: Gölcük, Turkey. Climate event: Drought, Floods. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Establishment of Provincial Climate Change Coordination Committees; Development of tailored climate plans for each province; Support for environmentally friendly projects under the Green Taxonomy; Low-interest loans and tax advantages for green projects; Prioritization of investments in carbon capture facilities, electric bus fleets, and wind turbine production factories

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Private investment

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Public funds; Private investment; Low-carbon transportation system; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Tanga, Tanzania. Climate event: Flooding. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Workshop Report. Solution details: Terracing to reduce soil erosion; Agroforestry to protect soils; Improving agricultural productivity; Increasing water availability by protecting water sources

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Tanga, Tanzania. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Investments in hydropower, solar, geothermal, and wind energy; Use of natural gas as a clean transitional energy source; National clean cooking strategy to ensure 80% of households adopt clean cooking solutions by 2034

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Low-carbon transportation system


Location: Tanga, Tanzania. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National Government. Text type: Report. Solution details: Implementation of nationally determined contributions (NDCs); Climate-smart agriculture; Sector-specific climate-mitigation and adaptation measures

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Pemba, Mozambique. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Article. Solution details: Sharing experiences around urban planning and climate resilience; Discussion on drainage, coastal protection, erosion control, and nature-based solutions; Technical field visits to relevant projects; Systematisation of lessons learned and identification of actions for municipalities

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Ra's Tannurah, Saudi Arabia. Climate event: General climate change mitigation. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: Report. Solution details: Aramco's initiatives and strategies related to sustainability, energy transition, and climate change mitigation.; Technological innovations, collaborations, and policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner energy sources.

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction


Location: Ra's Tannurah, Saudi Arabia. Climate event: General climate change mitigation. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Nature-based solutions to address climate change.; Integrating natural processes into climate solutions to enhance sustainability and biodiversity.

Forestry & reforestation
Biodiversity conservation

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation


Location: Tha Chang, Thailand. Climate event: flooding. Actor: National or Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of living weirs to manage water flow and reduce flooding risks; Use of nature-based solutions for sustainable water management

Green infrastructure distribution; Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall)


Location: Chanthanimit, Thailand. Climate event: Flooding. Actor: Local Government, Civil Society. Text type: News article. Solution details: Use of living weirs to manage water flow and reduce flooding risks; Implementation of sustainable and nature-based solutions to combat climate change impacts


Location: Paradise, Guyana. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: The World Bank approved a project to help Guyana adapt to climate change and reduce flood risk in its coastal regions.; The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 320,000 people, which is about 40% of Guyana's population, including the most vulnerable groups.

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Personnel evacuation and shelter

Short-term
Public health and social protection
Care for vulnerable groups

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Emergency warning and public alerts; Real-time updates and information transparency; Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment; Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution; Personnel evacuation and shelter; Care for vulnerable groups; Short-term emergency infrastructure construction and retrofitting; Lifeline management and supply guarantee (water, electricity, gas); Sanitation management; Waste management; Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair; Government emergency and quick response funding; Financial assistance for reconstruction support


Location: Paradise, Guyana. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: case study. Solution details: Investing in climate-resilient infrastructure, such as the reinforcement of seawalls and improvement of drainage systems to better manage flooding.; The new Coastal Adaptation and Resilience Project, in collaboration with the World Bank, will build upon existing initiatives to repair or replace over 45 drainage infrastructure assets.; Focus on sustainable forest management as key components of its climate action.; Plans to further reduce emissions by 70% by 2030.

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall)

Dissemination and international collaboration

Infrastructure routine maintenance; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Industrial carbon reduction; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Resilient industry; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: M'bour, Senegal. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Working Paper. Solution details: The document discusses the current status and trends of climate action in Senegal, emphasizing the need for further research to identify gaps and opportunities in existing climate action strategies, initiatives, and practices.

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration

Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: La Orotava, Spain. Climate event: forest fire. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Evacuation of residents from high-risk areas; Precautionary measures during high temperatures

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Personnel evacuation and shelter

Personnel evacuation and shelter
Emergency warning and public alerts

Personnel evacuation and shelter; Emergency warning and public alerts


Location: La Orotava, Spain. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: community initiative. Solution details: Adopt labor measures for gender equality; Adopt resilience measures in the face of eventualities and disasters; Share good practices and sustainable experiences with other entities; Minimize waste generation; Collaborate with other entities to promote sustainability; Promote the 3Rs: reduce, recycle, reuse; Apply responsible production and consumption criteria; Prioritize the use of green and renewable energy sources; Adopt energy efficiency measures; Carry out awareness campaigns on energy use

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training


Location: Puerto de la Cruz, Spain. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Risk and Vulnerability Assessment. Solution details: Implementation of early warning systems for coastal flooding; Adaptation strategy development and implementation

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk


Location: Boujdour, Western Sahara. Climate event: Wind farm development. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Development of wind farms in Boujdour by Nareva, a company owned by the Moroccan royal family.; Construction of a 300 megawatt windfarm expected to be operational by March.

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution


Location: Boujdour, Western Sahara. Climate event: Wind farm development. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Construction of a 300 megawatt windfarm in Boujdour.


Location: Boujdour, Western Sahara. Climate event: General climate change initiatives. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Launch of an indicative Nationally Determined Contribution (iNDC) for Western Sahara by the Saharawi government.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Lisbon, Portugal. Climate event: Heatwave, Drought, Floods. Actor: Research Institution/University, Local Government, Private Sector. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Developing and implementing smart water solutions in Lisbon; Enhancing the city's resilience to climate change; Improving water efficiency

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)


Location: Lisbon, Portugal. Climate event: Heatwave, Flash Floods, Water Scarcity. Actor: Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Implementing a green infrastructure plan; Using nature-based solutions to tackle climate change impacts; Introducing integrated environmental landscape design

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Amadora, Portugal. Climate event: Heatwave. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Mission story. Solution details: Implementation of an early warning system to protect residents from heatwaves; Promotion of appropriate behavior during heatwaves

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Agualva-Cacém, Portugal. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: Environmental Insights Explorer summary. Solution details: Data-driven insights for informed decision-making; Tools for advancing local climate solutions; Customizable city data for analysis and communication; Guidance for inclusive, low-emission, climate-resilient future

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Matsuyama, Japan. Climate event: CO2 emissions reduction. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Conversion of in-house fossil fuel-based power generation facilities to a cogeneration system running on city gas; Reduction of CO2 emissions by roughly 600,000 tons compared with FY2018 levels; Investment of over ¥10 billion for replacement of existing aging power receiving and distribution equipment

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Industrial carbon reduction; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Matsuyama, Japan. Climate event: Typhoons and major storms. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: report. Solution details: Increased awareness and preparedness for extreme weather events; Community engagement in disaster response and recovery

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills


Location: Toon, Japan. Climate event: Green energy solutions. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Green energy solutions for climate change in the Asia-Pacific

Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Zanzibar City, Tanzania. Climate event: Climate risk and vulnerability assessment. Actor: National or Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: News. Solution details: Assessing risks and vulnerabilities related to climate change impacts; Building consensus on climate risk and vulnerability assessment; Aligning local realities with national adaptation plans

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Nacala, Mozambique. Climate event: Cyclone Wind. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Supporting climate risk and vulnerability assessments for the Nacala corridor and its feeder roads; Advising on innovative and cost-effective adaptation solutions for road design and maintenance; Building institutional capacity for climate-resilient transport planning

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Nacala, Mozambique. Climate event: Cyclone Wind. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: project report. Solution details: Improving regional transport connectivity, climate resilience, and road safety along the Nacala corridor; Supporting climate risk screening and vulnerability assessments; Prioritizing solutions for climate-resilient road design, operations, and maintenance


Location: Aomori, Japan. Climate event: Renewable Energy Transition. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Expansion of renewable energy construction portfolio; Addition of two solar projects totaling 16 MWac


Location: Béziers, France. Climate event: None specified. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: Press Release. Solution details: Qair Group has secured financing for the Hyd’Occ renewable hydrogen ecosystem, which includes the Hyd’Occ production facility and five refueling stations.; The initiative is part of a strategy to advance green hydrogen production in the Occitanie region.; The project supports the development of sustainable energy solutions through the establishment of a renewable hydrogen ecosystem.

Satellites technology support for large-scale data monitoring; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Al `Aziziyah, Saudi Arabia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Saudi Arabia is implementing comprehensive energy efficiency programs.; Significant investments are being made in clean hydrogen and renewable energy sources.; Development of cutting-edge carbon capture technology.

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Industrial carbon reduction


Location: Cheongan-dong, South Korea. Climate event: Coal phaseout. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Newsletter. Solution details: Signed business agreement with Korea Western Power Co., Ltd. to build climate crisis safe villages; Fostering environment education tailored for regions; Established a plan to subsidize regional educational education centers with national and provincial government budgets; Operated environment education programs at regional environment education centers; Reviewed the performance of regional environment education centers; Collecting funds for a just transition (KRW 10 billion); Enacted ordinance for raising funds; Established a plan to collect and operate funds for a just energy transition; Signed an agreement to raise funds for a just energy transition

Short-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Society donation management

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training; Government emergency and quick response funding; Financial assistance for reconstruction support; Society donation management


Location: Angol-dong, South Korea. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Building movements to drive down emissions; Networking and collaboration with global environmental organizations


Location: Yongwon-dong, South Korea. Climate event: General climate change adaptation. Actor: National Government. Text type: Policy document/news article. Solution details: Investment of KRW 2.7 trillion in public funding for climate change adaptation technologies; Development of no-carbon energy sources; Next-generation solar cells; Mega-size offshore floating systems for wind power; Cutting-edge small modular reactors; Secondary batteries, hydrogen, wind power, wave power production, biomass sources, waste resources; National climate prediction system

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Development of no-carbon energy sources; Next-generation solar cells; Mega-size offshore floating systems for wind power; Cutting-edge small modular reactors; Secondary batteries, hydrogen, wind power, wave power production, biomass sources, waste resources; National climate prediction system


Location: Songjeong-dong, South Korea. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Significant greenhouse gas reduction by 2030; Total carbon neutrality by 2050; Implementation of a carbon tax

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Industrial carbon reduction; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Public funds


Location: Hwajeon-dong, South Korea. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Statement. Solution details: Emphasizing the importance of Korea's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) in addressing climate change.; Encouraging a total national effort to overcome Korea’s challenges.; Restoring competitiveness, driving investment, and meeting the Constitutional Court’s call for fair, science-based burden-sharing.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration; Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Sinho-dong, South Korea. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Networking and collaboration with global environmental organizations; Promoting change at the international level; Accelerating the HFCs transition and lifecycle refrigerant management; Building movements to drive down emissions

Dissemination and international collaboration; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Imabari, Japan. Climate event: Storm and flood disasters. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Report. Solution details: Declaration of a Climate Emergency; Target to become carbon neutral by 2050; Joined the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy; Building resilient communities; Converted high-voltage electricity

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Dissemination and international collaboration; Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)


Location: Imabari, Japan. Climate event: Waste management. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Development of waste treatment facilities in consideration of disaster response; Phase-free design to increase value; Imabari City Clean Center "Bari Clean"

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Waste management
Sanitation management
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Emergency response and recovery
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance
Long-term
Sanitation management
Short-term
Waste management

Waste management; Sanitation management; Infrastructure routine maintenance


Location: Catia La Mar, Venezuela. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Integration of ecological principles with social policies; Promotion of sustainable practices; Reduction of carbon emissions; Enhancement of environmental resilience; Involvement of local communities and civil society

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Maiquetía, Venezuela. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Venezuela ratified its commitment to climate change and the Paris Agreement; Implementation of mitigation and adaptation projects as part of the Homeland Plan and the Plan of the 7 Great Transformations; Focus on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals


Location: Maiquetía, Venezuela. Climate event: climate displacement. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: case study. Solution details: Investments in resilient infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and sustainable land and water management; Transition towards renewable and sustainable energy sources

Resilient communication and transportation system (road, airport, etc.)

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Resilient communication and transportation system; Resilient utility supply system; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Caraballeda, Venezuela. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Launch of the Great Mother Earth Mission Venezuela to address climate crisis; Transforming the country’s relationship with nature; Positioning Venezuela at the forefront of ecosocialism; Planting for Life initiative aiming for 35 million plants per year by 2028

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Montpellier, France. Climate event: Droughts, Increased Temperature. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Case Study. Solution details: Implementation of agroforestry practices to enhance resilience of agricultural systems; Reduction of vulnerability through agroforestry; Generation of socio-economic and environmental benefits

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Rimini, Italy. Climate event: Climate Adaptation. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation; Innovative financing for climate projects

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Nature-based solutions; Innovative financing


Location: Bosaso, Somalia. Climate event: drought. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Communities in Bosaso are driving innovative, homegrown solutions to tackle the impacts of the climate crisis.; These solutions are laying the groundwork for peace and stability.

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Ulsan, South Korea. Climate event: Floating Wind Farm. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Development of a 500MW floating wind farm off the coast of Ulsan; Collaboration between WindPower Korea, EDP Renewables, and Aker Solutions

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Caracas, Venezuela. Climate event: climate crisis. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The World Congress in Defense of Mother Earth was held to analyze and discuss critical issues related to humanity's survival amid the climate crisis.


Location: Caracas, Venezuela. Climate event: climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Venezuela ratified its commitment to climate change and the Paris Agreement.; The country is implementing mitigation and adaptation projects as part of the Homeland Plan and the Plan of the 7 Great Transformations and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.


Location: Veraval, India. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Report. Solution details: Gujarat's climate action plan includes Asia's largest solar park in Rann of Kutch, net-zero commitments for state government buildings, and an electric bus fleet rollout in Ahmedabad and Surat.; Gujarat launched a climate risk insurance scheme for farmers.

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Low-carbon transportation system; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: 웅상, South Korea. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: South Korea announced it will immediately stop financing coal projects abroad.; Major Korean financial groups like KB, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori, have announced plans to make their investment portfolios carbon neutral by 2050.; The government plans to shut down 20 coal power plants by 2030.; Plans to convert 26 coal-fired power plants to run on gas (LNG).; Additional five LNG power plants will be running to secure 4.3 GW.; Launching of the 2050 Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee and the carbon-neutral green growth promotion strategies.

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Industrial carbon reduction; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic); Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Nobeoka, Japan. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: webpage. Solution details: Investment in decarbonization-related activities; Care for Earth Investment Framework; Business portfolio transformation for carbon-neutral society; Investment in energy storage and hydrogen-related areas

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Industrial carbon reduction; Low-carbon transportation system


Location: Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Climate event: Wind Farms. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Development of Puerto Madryn Wind Farms I and II by Emgasud Renovables, SA; Promotion of projects contributing to sustainable development and cleaner energy generation

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Green infrastructure distribution


Location: Tangier, Morocco. Climate event: Sustainable Transport and Mobility. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: Event Announcement. Solution details: Co-organizing a session on transport and mobility with UN Habitat; Promoting discussions on climate-related topics

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration; Sustainable mobility solutions


Location: Tangier, Morocco. Climate event: Green Economy and Carbon Neutrality. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: Event Announcement. Solution details: Promoting sustainable development in African cities; Exploring pathways to achieve carbon neutrality

Dissemination and international collaboration; Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Roquetas de Mar, Spain. Climate event: Wastewater management. Actor: Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Testing a new treatment to eliminate sulfur smells from wastewater; Partnership with Hidralia, an Andalusian water supply company; Interest from other municipalities in adopting the practice

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management

Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management
Short-term
Waste management


Location: Roquetas de Mar, Spain. Climate event: Sustainable consumption and production. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: community initiative. Solution details: Promote the 3Rs: reduce, recycle, reuse; Encourage sustainable mobility; Respectful use of beaches and marine environments; Prioritize green and renewable energy sources; Adopt energy efficiency measures; Conduct awareness campaigns on energy use

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall)

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Waste management; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: El Ejido, Spain. Climate event: Arid Conditions. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Project Document. Solution details: Testing advanced technologies such as precision climate control, robotic monitoring, and AI-driven management tools to optimize water use, pest control, and yields.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: El Ejido, Spain. Climate event: Extreme Weather Conditions. Actor: Local Private Sector. Text type: Web Article. Solution details: Greenhouses act as CO2 sinks, absorbing about 30-35 grams of CO2 per day per meter of vegetable crops.; The albedo effect from bleached greenhouse surfaces reflects sunlight, reducing ambient temperature.

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Green infrastructure distribution


Location: Adra, Spain. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News article. Solution details: Issuance of Royal Decree 214/2025 to launch a Climate Emergency Plan; Reduction of emissions; Acceleration of renewable energy adoption

Government emergency and quick response funding; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Adra, Spain. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News article. Solution details: Proposal for a State Pact to address the Climate Emergency; Collaboration between all levels of government and civil society; Creation of permanent funds using national and regional resources

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Public funds; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Adra, Spain. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News article. Solution details: Call for a 'solid' climate state pact; Highlighting Spain's vulnerability to climate change; Inauguration of a climate convention in Ponferrada

Dissemination and international collaboration; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Okayama, Japan. Climate event: Carbon Neutrality. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Article. Solution details: Okayama City unveiled the Okayama City Decarbonization Roadmap to facilitate transformation into a carbon-neutral city.; Developing a cadre of individuals well versed in global warming to foster proactive community engagement.

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Okayama, Japan. Climate event: Carbon Emissions Reduction. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Biomass power generation creating new jobs and aiming for 100% energy self-sufficiency.; Forest reproduction to reduce carbon emissions by planting fast-growing trees.

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Okayama, Japan. Climate event: Renewable Energy Initiatives. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: Press Release. Solution details: LY Corporation signed a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Vena Energy for the Maniwa Solar Project.; Purchasing environmental value of 85 GWh annually for 20 years, avoiding approximately 740,000 tons of CO2 emissions.; LYC's commitment to the RE100 global initiative, aiming for 100% renewable energy sourcing.

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Industrial carbon reduction


Location: Kurashiki, Japan. Climate event: Carbon Neutrality. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector, National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Trial to evaluate and demonstrate a biogas purification system at a sewage treatment plant; Partnership aimed at achieving carbon neutrality

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Waste management


Location: Rome, Italy. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: Event report. Solution details: Financial awards for climate projects; Peer-to-peer networking; Learning offers supported by partner organizations

Dissemination and international collaboration; Financial assistance for reconstruction support


Location: Rome, Italy. Climate event: Heatwave. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: News article. Solution details: Planning for longer and more frequent heatwaves; Climate change mitigation efforts

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting


Location: Nampo, North Korea. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Report. Solution details: Existing flood barriers constructed in the 1980s near Nampo at the West Sea Barrage protect against flooding and create a large freshwater reservoir and additional arable land.; Natural and man-made flood defences should be configured to work in tandem to mitigate flood risk but also provide long-term ecological resources.

Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall)


Location: Caleta Olivia, Argentina. Climate event: Coastal erosion. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Webpage. Solution details: Creation of Marine Protected Area; Integrated management with Provincial Park; Conservation of coastal breeding area; Protection of marine-coastal transit and feeding environment

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Green infrastructure distribution; Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall); Biodiversity conservation


Location: Bilbao, Spain. Climate event: Heatwave. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Storm-proofing electrical grids; Electrifying the port

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic); Low-carbon transportation system


Location: Bilbao, Spain. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: Public-Private Partnership. Text type: Report. Solution details: Redevelopment of Zorrotzaurre district; Flood protection measures; Urban revitalization

Green infrastructure distribution; Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall)


Location: Barakaldo, Spain. Climate event: Heatwave. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: The Basque Country's Climate Change Strategy - KLIMA2050 integrates climate change into all sectoral policies.; Local and regional implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.; Development and implementation of innovative solutions for energy transition and climate adaptation.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Niihama, Japan. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Fuel transition from heavy oil to LNG with low CO2 emissions; Boilers at the Niihama Nickel Refinery and Isoura Plant, steam heating equipment and drying equipment at the Toyo Smelter & Refinery, and other equipment are being converted in stages from heavy oil to LNG, cutting CO2 emissions by 20% to 30%; Co-firing of woody biomass instead of coal

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Industrial carbon reduction; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Saijo, Japan. Climate event: General climate change adaptation. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Report. Solution details: Scientific research support; Technology innovation; International collaboration

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Sariaya, Philippines. Climate event: Water Scarcity. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Installation of AquaTower for clean water access; Partnership with Capital One Philippines; Volunteer involvement for project execution

Short-term
Public health and social protection
Care for vulnerable groups

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management

Sanitation management
Care for vulnerable groups

Care for vulnerable groups
Emergency response and recovery
Public health and social protection
Sanitation management
Short-term

Sanitation management; Care for vulnerable groups


Location: Candelaria, Philippines. Climate event: Rural Electrification Challenges. Actor: Global Peace Foundation Philippines, Bless Microfinance Corporation, Local Government of Candelaria. Text type: News Article. Solution details: The All-Lights Village initiative provided 100 solar lanterns and 10 street lights to 100 families.; The initiative promotes renewable energy solutions to address rural electrification challenges.; The project aligns with the mission to empower communities through sustainable solutions.

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Renewable energy solutions; Community empowerment through sustainable solutions


Location: Candelaria, Philippines. Climate event: Temperature Increase. Actor: National Government, DOST-PAGASA. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Climate projections indicate a seasonal temperature increase in Candelaria.; The municipality experiences a type III climate with relatively dry and wet seasons.

Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting


Location: Quebec, Canada. Climate event: Nature protection and conservation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news release. Solution details: Canada-Quebec agreement to advance the protection and conservation of nature; Investment of up to $100 million to support Quebec’s 2030 Nature Plan and Canada’s 2030 Nature Strategy

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Dissemination and international collaboration; Public funds


Location: Quebec, Canada. Climate event: Climate change adaptation. Actor: National Government. Text type: news release. Solution details: Funding for six projects under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program; Development of future climate scenarios, adaptation tools and resources, knowledge-sharing networks, and integrated adaptation plans and actions

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration; Public funds


Location: Quebec, Canada. Climate event: Climate ambition and policy. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: press release. Solution details: Critique of Quebec's 2025-2030 Implementation Plan for its Green Economy Plan; Concerns about the effectiveness or scope of the plan in addressing climate change

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Lévis, Canada. Climate event: General climate change adaptation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Backgrounder. Solution details: Mobilize and support municipalities in implementing effective climate change adaptation measures; Provide access to climate change adaptation tools and resources

Real-time updates and information transparency

Weather & hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Emergency warning & public alerts; Real-time updates & information transparency


Location: Bahía Blanca, Argentina. Climate event: Floods. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Promoting inclusion and mutual understanding; Responding to crises and global challenges; Aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 13

Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Creation of the BU climate change risk register; Lead authorship on sector-wide guidance for adapting universities and colleges to a changing climate; Regular monitoring and forecasting for utility usage; Investment in campus resilience, such as rainwater harvesting

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Infrastructure routine maintenance


Location: Miyazaki, Japan. Climate event: Heatwave. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: PDF Document. Solution details: Test-growing lychee and jujube to revitalize the region’s high-quality local products.; Development of a heat-resistant rice variety to cope with warmer temperatures.; Reduction in fuel consumption for greenhouse mango production due to warmer temperatures.

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience


Location: Halifax, Canada. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: HalifACT aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions.; The plan focuses on energy efficiency and community involvement.; HalifACT received $20.7 million in funding for capital initiatives in 2023/24.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Halifax, Canada. Climate event: Carbon Capture. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: News Article. Solution details: A company is pumping a slurry of minerals into the ocean to capture carbon.; The practice is debated as either pollution or a climate solution.

Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Dartmouth, Canada. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Dartmouth College's leadership in climate change initiatives at the 2025 Climate Week NYC; Participation of Dartmouth's Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society and the Institute of Arctic Studies

Dissemination and international collaboration; Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Almeria, Spain. Climate event: Climate adaptation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Sustainability article. Solution details: Mojácar begins regeneration and climate adaptation efforts under EU Next Generation funds; El Toyo beach gets a sustainable sports complex; Serón launches biomass forest management; Provincial water infrastructure gains major investment

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Emergency shelter construction

Resilient communication and transportation system (road, airport, etc.)

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall)

Green infrastructure distribution; Emergency shelter construction; Resilient communication and transportation system; Resilient utility supply system; Infrastructure routine maintenance; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Almeria, Spain. Climate event: Climate change mitigation. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: News article. Solution details: Construction of two new solar plants in Almeria; Increase in renewable energy infrastructure; Avoidance of 26,160 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Infrastructure routine maintenance


Location: Songnim, North Korea. Climate event: Reforestation. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: Analysis. Solution details: Engagement through U.N. climate credits, specifically carbon dioxide removal credits.; Encouraging sustainable change in North Korea in relation to forest preservation.; Utilizing U.N. carbon credits and funding from the U.N.’s clean development mechanism.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Dissemination & international collaboration


Location: Kushiro, Japan. Climate event: CO2 emissions reduction. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Refurbishment of fluidized bed type gasification and ash melting furnace facility to extend service life and increase energy efficiency.; Expected reduction of CO2 emissions by around 15% annually.; Subsidies for municipal governments to extend the working life of MSW facilities and implement climate change measures.

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Infrastructure routine maintenance; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: St. John's, Canada. Climate event: Flooding, Hurricanes, Wildfires, Sea Level Rise. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Webpage. Solution details: Decarbonization of key buildings in Bowring Park by switching from oil furnaces to electric heating systems like heat pumps.; Energy retrofits for 166 city-owned housing units to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.; Climate Risk Assessment and Prioritized Adaptation Plan to assess climate risks and vulnerabilities across the municipality.

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Emergency warning and public alerts; Infrastructure routine maintenance; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: St. John's, Canada. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Webpage. Solution details: Participation in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Partners for Climate Protection Program to guide sustainability and GHG reduction.; Setting GHG reduction targets: 25% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and achieving net zero by 2050.; Corporate Climate Plan to align city operations with a resilient, net-zero future.

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Marugame, Japan. Climate event: Not specified. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Preservation of traditional crafts; Promotion of sustainable tourism; Educational programs for students; Training sessions for the general public

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills


Location: Lucena, Philippines. Climate event: Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Promoting the use of electric bikes as a sustainable alternative to gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles; Reducing carbon emissions that contribute to atmospheric pollution

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Low-carbon transportation system; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Lucena, Philippines. Climate event: Climate Change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Addressing climate change, illegal fishing, and quarrying in Quezon's bays

Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Tétouan, Morocco. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Organized a transformative cleanup initiative in Tetouan and Larach, Morocco, on World Cleaning Day.; Engaged youth and volunteers in environmental innovation and capacity building.

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training


Location: Marignane, France. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: webpage. Solution details: The website provides historical climate data and change analysis for Marignane, focusing on weather-related data and insights.

Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building


Location: Vitrolles, France. Climate event: General climate change impact. Actor: National Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Financial assistance for reconstruction support; International collaboration

Financial assistance for reconstruction support; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Cẩm Phả, Vietnam. Climate event: Wastewater and solid waste management. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: A wastewater collection and treatment project in Cam Pha City; An integrated solid waste treatment complex in Mong Duong Ward

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management


Location: Gumaca, Philippines. Climate event: general climate change impacts. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The Philippines is advocating for evidence-based solutions to address climate change impacts.; The country is involved in the ASEAN Summit 2025, emphasizing the need for scientifically backed strategies.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Marseille, France. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: Policy Paper. Solution details: Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as sustainable, cost-effective, and flexible alternatives to address climate change challenges.; Role of ecosystems in providing solutions.

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience


Location: Marseille, France. Climate event: Heatwave. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Creating cooler, greener, and more accessible public spaces.; Urban planning and climate adaptation strategies to enhance resilience.

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Resilient communication and transportation system (road, airport, etc.)

Green infrastructure distribution; Resilient communication and transportation system


Location: Marseille, France. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: Summit Announcement. Solution details: Adaptation strategies for climate change.; Bringing together stakeholders to discuss and strategize on climate adaptation efforts.

Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Hamburg, Germany. Climate event: General climate action. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Establishing a net-zero target by 2040; Improving climate policies

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Hamburg, Germany. Climate event: General climate action. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: International cooperation in addressing sustainability issues

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Akita, Japan. Climate event: Offshore Wind. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Offshore wind projects in Akita Prefecture could generate approximately ¥356 billion ($2.5 billion) in economic value and create 34,000 jobs.; Offshore wind is set to be a key pillar of Japan’s energy ambitions, offering significant social, economic, and climate benefits.

Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Sơn Hải, Vietnam. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: International collaboration and financial commitments to address climate change challenges.


Location: Sơn Hải, Vietnam. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Resource management, environmental protection, disaster prevention, and climate change adaptation.

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Takamatsu, Japan. Climate event: Heatwave. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: report. Solution details: Urgent intervention to mitigate risks; Focus on adaptation and emergency preparedness

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Emergency warning and public alerts; Real-time updates and information transparency


Location: Takamatsu, Japan. Climate event: Urban development challenges. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Creation of a society with community harmony; Compact Plus Network urban development; Promotion of smart cities; Realization of zero-carbon cities

Green infrastructure distribution; Resilient communication and transportation system; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Himeji, Japan. Climate event: General climate risks. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: Feature Story. Solution details: Innovative education center; Communitywide alert systems; Emphasis on regular drills

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Emergency warning and public alerts


Location: Himeji, Japan. Climate event: Greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Off-site power purchase agreements (PPAs); Procurement of renewable energy from solar power plants

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Low-carbon transportation system


Location: Daet, Philippines. Climate event: global warming. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News. Solution details: Ceremonial exchange of a loan agreement with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) for EUR 150 million to support climate action initiatives.

Financial assistance for reconstruction support


Location: Mercedes, Philippines. Climate event: general climate change impacts. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Advocating for evidence-based solutions to address climate change impacts; Hosting the Loss and Damage Board to provide financial assistance to vulnerable countries; Calling for increased climate finance to support regional climate ambitions

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Financial assistance for reconstruction support; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Trieste, Italy. Climate event: Extreme weather events. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: news article. Solution details: Seminars, films, and workshops to discuss sustainable mobility, energy transition, and urban environment design; Redevelopment of building heritage; Redesign of Trieste's seafront; Reconfiguration of open spaces and landscapes to be water and heat resistant

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Trieste, Italy. Climate event: General climate change impacts. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: sustainability report. Solution details: Energy efficient building plan; Increase energy production from renewable sources; Encourage sustainable mobility and use of local public transport; Maintenance of green areas and biodiversity hotspots

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Low-carbon transportation system; Biodiversity conservation


Location: Kanazawa, Japan. Climate event: Biodiversity restoration. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Symposium. Solution details: Nature-positive solutions to environmental challenges; Focus on biodiversity restoration and urban climate policy


Location: Kanazawa, Japan. Climate event: Urban ecosystem restoration. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Strategies for restoring urban ecosystems through community engagement and culture

Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Kanazawa, Japan. Climate event: Environmental sustainability. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Research Paper. Solution details: Implementation of the creative city concept; Focus on environmental sustainability


Location: Hakusan, Japan. Climate event: Biosphere Reserve. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Intergenerational dialogue toward sustainable development goals; Inclusion of youth and local workers in solutions; Appreciation of traditional agriculture and wildlife

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Hakusan, Japan. Climate event: Biosphere Reserve. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: research paper. Solution details: Community Development Exchange Workshop; Participatory bottom-up approach to improve sustainability; Regional network strengthening


Location: Nonoichi, Japan. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of Green Transformation (GX) policies to achieve international commitment of 46% reduction in GHG emissions by FY 2030 and net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.; Transformation of energy supply and demand structure for stable and inexpensive energy supply.; Reform of industrial and economic structures to support decarbonization.

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Industrial carbon reduction; Low-carbon transportation system


Location: Cumana, Venezuela. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Venezuela's approach to combating climate change through ecosocialism; Integration of ecological principles with social policies; Promotion of sustainable practices and policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions; Enhancement of environmental resilience; Involvement of local communities and civil society in initiatives

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training


Location: Kochi, Japan. Climate event: heavy rainfall. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Sagawa Forestry conducts a forestry protection business to protect the forest cycle.; Carbon credits generated from these forests are used to offset CO2 emissions.

Forestry & reforestation
Industrial carbon reduction


Location: Nankoku, Japan. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Over 200 climate solutions highlighted for the Asia-Pacific region; Focus on green energy solutions

Dissemination and international collaboration; Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Naga, Philippines. Climate event: Heatwave, Drought. Actor: Research Institution/University, Local Government. Text type: Report. Solution details: Water conservation programs; Drought-resistant crop cultivation; Reforestation efforts; Maintaining pocket parks; Promoting community gardening; Planting roadside trees; Reduction of impermeable surfaces; Implementing rainwater harvesting

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Osaka, Japan. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Promotion of green energy solutions; Facilitation of sustainable technology marketplace

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Osaka, Japan. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: Press Release. Solution details: Exhibition of HVAC solutions that prevent overcooling and achieve energy savings

Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Osaka, Japan. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Promotion of circular economy practices; International cooperation on sustainable economic models

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Kobe, Japan. Climate event: Marine Environment. Actor: International Organizations, Research Institution/University. Text type: news article. Solution details: Promoting sustainable ocean practices; Addressing climate change impacts on marine environments

Dissemination and international collaboration; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk


Location: Kobe, Japan. Climate event: CO2 Emissions. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: policy document. Solution details: Developing technologies to reduce CO2 emissions; Commercializing new technologies, products, and services; Introducing LED lighting and efficient electric motors

Industrial carbon reduction; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Kobe, Japan. Climate event: Coal-Fired Power Plant. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Litigation for more ambitious climate action; Reducing prevalence of coal-fired power


Location: Kyoto, Japan. Climate event: Extreme weather events. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Research news article. Solution details: Global efforts towards decarbonization; Limiting the rise in global average temperature to well below 2˚C


Location: Queluz, Portugal. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: report. Solution details: The platform provides data and insights to help make informed decisions regarding environmental impact.; It supports multiple languages and is configured to handle different locales, ensuring accessibility to a broad audience.; The site uses Google Analytics for tracking and includes features for internationalization, allowing it to serve content in various languages based on user preferences or settings.

Data collection and database establishment; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Odivelas, Portugal. Climate event: Floods, wildfires, droughts, intense rainfall, heatwaves, earthquakes, geomorphological incidents, cold snaps, cyclones/hurricanes. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Academic publication. Solution details: Community resilience and risk mitigation strategies; Emergency preparedness; Resilient infrastructure development

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Personnel evacuation and shelter

Short-term
Public health and social protection
Care for vulnerable groups

Short-term
Public health and social protection
Gender equality in emergency management

Short-term
Public health and social protection
Mental health and psychological support

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Government emergency and quick response funding

Financial assistance for reconstruction support

Short-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Society donation management

Traveler advisories and transport management

Suspension of activities and public advisories

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Government emergency and quick response funding

Financial assistance for reconstruction support

Traveler advisories and transport management

Suspension of activities and public advisories

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Government emergency and quick response funding

Financial assistance for reconstruction support

Traveler advisories and transport management

Suspension of activities and public advisories

Community resilience and risk mitigation strategies

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Real-time updates and information transparency

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Government emergency and quick response funding

Financial assistance for reconstruction support

Traveler advisories and transport management

Suspension of activities and public advisories

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Real-time updates and information transparency

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Government emergency and quick response funding

Financial assistance for reconstruction support

Traveler advisories and transport management

Suspension of activities and public advisories

Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Government emergency and quick response funding

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Real-time updates and information transparency

Suspension of activities and public advisories

Traveler advisories and transport management

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training; Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Emergency warning and public alerts; Real-time updates and information transparency; Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment; Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution; Personnel evacuation and shelter; Care for vulnerable groups; Gender equality in emergency management; Mental health and psychological support; Short-term emergency infrastructure construction and retrofitting; Lifeline management and supply guarantee (water, electricity, gas); Sanitation management; Waste management; Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair; Government emergency and quick response funding; Financial assistance for reconstruction support; Society donation management; Traveler advisories and transport management; Suspension of activities and public advisories

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Government emergency and quick response funding

Financial assistance for reconstruction support

Traveler advisories and transport management

Suspension of activities and public advisories

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Real-time updates and information transparency

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Government emergency and quick response funding

Financial assistance for reconstruction support

Traveler advisories and transport management

Suspension of activities and public advisories

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting

Real-time updates and information transparency

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Government emergency and quick response funding

Financial assistance for reconstruction support

Traveler advisories and transport management

Suspension of activities and public advisories


Location: Loures, Portugal. Climate event: Carbon Emissions Reduction. Actor: Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Installation of innovative technological solutions in Adão Barata Park to reduce carbon emissions; Raising awareness and mobilizing people to reduce their carbon footprint; Use of technology to create solutions for decarbonization

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Dissemination and international collaboration

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction


Location: Loures, Portugal. Climate event: Climate Adaptation. Actor: European Investment Bank, Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Implementation of Municipal Action Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change; Development of affordable housing and infrastructure adaptation to climate threats

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Infrastructure routine maintenance


Location: Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal. Climate event: Urban Greening and Climate Neutrality. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Demolition of unoccupied floors to create outdoor patios; Creation of courtyards and garden areas to minimize carbon impact; Educational initiatives involving residents

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Green infrastructure distribution; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal. Climate event: Climate Action. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Projects related to climate action by young leaders

Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal. Climate event: Heatwaves. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Plantation of up to 50,000 trees in urban settings

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience


Location: Póvoa de Santa Iria, Portugal. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: Local Government. Text type: Travel guide article. Solution details: Development of a linear park with boardwalks for sustainable tourism; Restoration of wetlands to support biodiversity

Green infrastructure distribution
Biodiversity conservation

Green infrastructure distribution; Biodiversity conservation


Location: Sacavém, Portugal. Climate event: Wildfires. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Portugal is positioning itself as one of the most committed countries in the world to renewable energy.; MAPFRE has created solutions and products adapted to emerging risks, such as Multirisk Insurance protecting clients against major natural disasters including fires, storms, flooding, and optional earthquake coverage.; Introduction of coverages for loss of profits and inactivity for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Personnel evacuation and shelter

Short-term
Public health and social protection
Care for vulnerable groups

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall)

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment; Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution; Personnel evacuation and shelter; Care for vulnerable groups; Short-term emergency infrastructure construction and retrofitting; Government emergency and quick response funding; Financial assistance for reconstruction support


Location: Cork, Ireland. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Cork City Council's Climate Action Plan aims to accelerate the city's journey towards becoming climate-neutral, thriving, and resilient.

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Cork, Ireland. Climate event: Extreme Weather Events. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Research News. Solution details: UCC researchers received €1.2 million to develop climate services and risk-based climate adaptation tools.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Cork, Ireland. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Community Climate Action Fund 2025 focuses on enhancing local resilience and sustainability through community engagement and specific climate action programs.

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Dissemination and international collaboration

Governance, planning, and finance
Long-term
Public funds


Location: Belfast, United Kingdom. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Reduce the city's carbon footprint; Decrease noise and pollution levels; Promote business and investment in a resilient Belfast; Climate change mitigation; Future resilience against climate emergencies and global warming

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Low-carbon transportation system

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Green infrastructure distribution; Low-carbon transportation system; Resilient industry; Public funds


Location: Belfast, United Kingdom. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Identify various shocks and stresses affecting the city; Enhance understanding of existing and emerging risks related to climate change; Improve the city's resilience against climate-related events

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education