Location: Ngo, Nigeria. Climate event: Droughts, Floods, Food Insecurity. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: webpage. Solution details: Community-level adaptation strategies; Clean energy adoption; Climate-smart farming; Reforestation programs; Public education; Grassroots mobilization; School programs; Urban clean-up campaigns; Youth-led climate activism

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Forestry & reforestation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Vladivostok, Russia. Climate event: Rising temperatures. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Russia’s Ministry for Agriculture has published a new document outlining steps to mitigate the risks posed to the country’s agricultural and seafood industries by climate change.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

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


Location: Egenden, Nigeria. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Nigeria targets a 47% emission reduction by 2030; Implementation of the Energy Transition Plan; Scaling up climate-smart agriculture; Advancing reforestation under the Great Green Wall Initiative; Investing in climate education and public awareness

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Forestry & reforestation; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Egenden, Nigeria. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures; Coordination of research and policy response; Harmonization of roles for sister agencies; Collaboration with Annex 1 countries and UN climate change response organizations

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Scientific research support and technology innovation

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


Location: Unyeada, Nigeria. Climate event: Emission Reduction. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Scaling up climate-smart agriculture; Advancing reforestation under the Great Green Wall Initiative; Investing in climate education and public awareness; Expanding renewable energy access; Reducing reliance on fossil fuels

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Climate-smart agriculture; Reforestation; Climate education and public awareness; Renewable energy access; Reducing reliance on fossil fuels


Location: Opobo, Nigeria. Climate event: Sea level rise. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: webpage. Solution details: Diversification and extension of protected areas to conserve vulnerable ecosystems.; Reducing population and ecosystem vulnerability to climate change.; Incorporating biodiversity conservation into adaptation strategies across various sectors.; Establishing and maintaining protected areas and managing wild populations.; Developing programs for sustainable resource harvesting, ecological restoration, and agro-ecosystems management.; Monitoring species and ecosystems stability from a climate change perspective.

Diversification and extension of protected areas for the conservation of ecosystems that are most vulnerable to climate change and sea level rise; Maintaining ecological structure and processes at all levels and reducing existing pressure on natural ecosystems; Reducing population and ecosystem vulnerability to climate change; Biodiversity conservation; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Panvel, India. Climate event: general environmental issues. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Creating a green zone across the city; Planting thousands of trees; Planning Miyawaki urban forests; Renovating and beautifying water bodies

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Green infrastructure distribution
Forestry & reforestation
Biodiversity conservation

Green infrastructure distribution; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation


Location: Panvel, India. Climate event: Water scarcity due to unpredictable monsoons. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Building a jackwell to collect overflow; Laying a 10-kilometer pipeline; Setting up a new water treatment plant

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Resilient utility supply system (water); Infrastructure routine maintenance


Location: Wilmington, United States. Climate event: Flooding, Extreme Heat. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: The Delaware Climate Action Plan aims to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and maximize resilience to climate change impacts.; The plan includes strategies to meet greenhouse gas emissions goals and better prepare for climate change impacts.; It also aims to build economic opportunities and improve public health.

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
High-risk area construction control

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

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Emergency shelter construction

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

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

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

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Specific organizations establishment

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Private investment

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Satellites technology support for large-scale data monitoring

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Dissemination and international collaboration

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Dissemination and international collaboration

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Local official crisis management training

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Dissemination and international collaboration

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Local official crisis management training

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Low-risk land use plan and core function; High-risk area construction control; Green infrastructure distribution; Hazard defense and protection infrastructure; Emergency shelter construction; Resilient communication and transportation system; Resilient utility supply system; Infrastructure routine maintenance; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Industrial carbon reduction; Low-carbon transportation system; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture; Resilient industry; Specific organizations establishment; Public funds; Private investment; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Immediate disaster operation plan establishment and improvement; Data collection and database establishment; Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage; Scientific research support and technology innovation; Satellites technology support large-scale data monitoring; Research on urban resilience & disaster risk; Dissemination & international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Local official crisis management training

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Dissemination and international collaboration

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training


Location: Singaraja, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to address global climate challenges; Strengthening key pillars through food security and sustainable environmental management

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Nature-based solutions; Food security; Sustainable environmental management


Location: Ikot Aba, Nigeria. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of priority adaptation activities; Commitment to carbon neutrality by 2060 across key sectors; Support for installation of on-grid metered connections; Mobilization of public and private investment in the power sector; Increase in grid evacuation capacity

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

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: Mataram, Indonesia. Climate event: General Climate Change Mitigation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Report. Solution details: Capacity-building workshop on designing, developing and financing solar PV projects; Public consultation for the West Nusa Tenggara 100% RE Roadmap; Training session on ‘Developing and Planning Renewable Energy Projects’; Presentation on potential business models and economic analysis of bankable projects

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

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


Location: Mataram, Indonesia. Climate event: General Climate Change Mitigation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to address global climate challenges


Location: Norfolk, United States. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Official Website. Solution details: The city is implementing climate action plans and policies.; Encouraging residents to adopt sustainable practices like plant-rich diets.

Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Portsmouth, United States. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The City of Portsmouth has adopted a climate action plan after nearly two years of work, including extensive community engagement and research into local community impacts.; The plan was developed in partnership with VHB, Resilience Planning & Design, LLC, and the Rockingham Planning Commission.; The initiative was led by Planning and Sustainability Director Peter Britz and Associate Environmental Planner Kate Homet, with significant support from the City of Portsmouth Sustainability Committee, a group of dedicated resident volunteers.

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: Okoroete, Nigeria. Climate event: Rise in sea level, sea surge, coastal erosion and flooding. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Report. Solution details: Women buy fish from their husbands at an agreed price on credit and sell to others to make additional profit; Development of tools based on innovative research and global best practices; Establishment of a Community Stakeholders Network; Training of CSNs to deliver nature-based innovative solutions; Large-scale capacity building program targeting communities and local actors

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
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

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Eliminate pests

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Prevent chemical contamination

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

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

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Eliminate pests

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

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

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

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Establishment of a Community Stakeholders Network

Safety and disaster preparedness education

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

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Eliminate pests

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

Training of CSNs to deliver nature-based innovative solutions

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

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

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Eliminate pests

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

Financial assistance for reconstruction support

Government emergency and quick response funding

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair

Local official crisis management training

Real-time updates and information transparency

Suspension of activities and public advisories

Traveler advisories and transport management

Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting

Rise in sea level, sea surge, coastal erosion and flooding

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; Eliminate pests; Prevent chemical contamination; 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

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

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

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation

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
Sanitation management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Eliminate pests

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

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

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
Sanitation management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Eliminate pests

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: Região Oceânica, Brazil. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of coastal defense structures; Restoration of mangroves; Community awareness programs

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration

Hazard defense and protection infrastructure (e.g., barrier, flood wall, sea wall); Biodiversity conservation; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Selong, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to address climate challenges; Reaffirmation of leadership in nature-based climate solutions by the Minister of Forestry

Dissemination and international collaboration; Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Kecamatan Selong, Indonesia. Climate event: Sea level rise. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The provincial government is addressing the threats posed by sea level rise to small islands.

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

Emergency warning and public alerts; Real-time updates and information transparency


Location: Kecamatan Sukamulia, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Rehabilitation of 10 million hectares of degraded land; Enhancing carbon absorption capacity; Strengthening social forestry

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Kecamatan Suralaga, Indonesia. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Indonesia reaffirms leadership in nature-based climate solutions; Commitment to rehabilitate 10 million hectares of degraded land; Enhancing carbon absorption capacity

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Kecamatan Montong Gading, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments urged to take climate change seriously; Advocacy by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs for climate action

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Dissemination and international collaboration; Local official crisis management training


Location: Kecamatan Masbagik, Indonesia. Climate event: climate resilience. Actor: National Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Educating the public to enhance climate resilience

Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Kecamatan Wanasaba, Indonesia. Climate event: Deforestation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Rehabilitation of 10 million hectares of degraded land; Enhancing carbon absorption capacity; Ecosystem restoration

Forestry & reforestation
Biodiversity conservation

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation


Location: Kecamatan Aikmel, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Improving renewable energy procurement processes; Amending coal-favouring policies; Reforming fossil fuel subsidies

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

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

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


Location: Washington, United States. Climate event: Drought. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Disseminating research findings; Policy updates; Event announcements related to climate resilience and adaptation

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Washington, United States. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Reducing climate pollution by half within the next five years; Funding programs that cut pollution; Zero-emission vehicle vouchers; EV rebates for low-income residents; Clean school buses; Extending the WA EV sales tax waiver; Allowing direct sales by EV manufacturers; Implementing charger reliability standards; Clean maritime initiatives; Enhancing grid technologies; Defending existing climate policies

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Low-carbon transportation system; Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)


Location: Arlington, United States. Climate event: General climate change threat. Actor: National or Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community, Research Institution/University. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Whole-of-government and whole-of-community approach; Carbon neutrality goal by 2050; Weather stripping and solar paneling homes; Community involvement in climate resilience and adaptation; Formation of climate action clubs in schools; Food scraps composting in school cafeterias

Long-term solutions focusing on sustained resilience and systemic risk reduction

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Alexandria, United States. Climate event: flooding. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The city is tackling the growing frequency and severity of flooding through an ambitious program called 'Flood Action Alexandria'.

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

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair


Location: Silver Spring, United States. Climate event: Geothermal energy integration. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The WARMTH Act mandates pilot programs for geothermal energy in low-and-moderate income communities.; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and Washington Gas Light Company are involved in developing these programs.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

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


Location: Silver Spring, United States. Climate event: Urban heat. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: policy document. Solution details: Thrive Montgomery 2050 plan addresses carbon emissions and climate change impacts.; Recommendations for urban tree canopy and green infrastructure.; Encouragement of 35% green cover on development projects.

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Green infrastructure distribution
Forestry & reforestation
Biodiversity conservation

Green infrastructure distribution; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation


Location: Gaithersburg, United States. Climate event: General climate change impacts. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Public Notice. Solution details: The City of Gaithersburg is preparing a comprehensive municipal Climate Action Plan (CAP) to ensure community resilience and mitigate negative impacts from climate change.; The CAP aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 compared to 2005 levels.; The feasibility of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045 will be explored.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Gaithersburg, United States. Climate event: Urban heat island effect. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Environmental Master Plan. Solution details: Recommendations for the City’s continued stewardship of its environmental resources and sustainable practices.; Mitigation of impacts of the urban heat island effect.; Improvement of local and regional air quality.; Encouragement of energy conservation.; Promotion of the use of alternative and renewable energy.

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


Location: Bethesda, United States. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: report. Solution details: The Master Plan (2017) has strong environmental recommendations to improve Bethesda’s climate resiliency, energy consumption through high performance buildings, carbon sequestration capacity, water and air quality.; New construction will be required to meet today’s energy efficiency standards, as well as provide Nature-Based Climate Solutions such as green roofs and tree plantings on each new development project.; These features can enhance a community’s climate resiliency by reducing runoff and building emissions and improve biodiversity by planting native species.

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

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


Location: Rockville, United States. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Incentives, tax credits, grants, and rebates for home energy efficiency, appliances, solar, electric vehicles; Climate Solutions Speaker Series; Environment and Sustainability Newsletter; Biodiverse and resilient ecosystems initiatives; RainScapes projects

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: Rockville, United States. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Road map to equitably reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2005 baseline by 2030; Aspirational long-term reductions aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045/2050; Forty-two actions to guide City policies, programs, plans and investments

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
High-risk area construction control

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Emergency shelter construction

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

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Low-risk land use plan and core function; High-risk area construction control; Green infrastructure distribution; Hazard defense and protection infrastructure; Emergency shelter construction


Location: Rockville, United States. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Adoption of Rockville’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP); Goals to reduce greenhouse gases, prioritize equity, and build resiliency; Goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% (from 2005) by 2030 and approach carbon neutrality by 2050

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Reston, United States. Climate event: stormwater runoff, climate change. Actor: National or Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: report. Solution details: Reston and Fairfax County have become more aggressive in pursuing climate-related initiatives.; RA established an Environmental Resources Department.; Participation in the Resilient Fairfax Community Advisory Group.; Increase in residents and property owners undertaking renewable energy projects.; 169 homeowners and eight businesses installed solar panels since 2017.

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training


Location: Reston, United States. Climate event: climate change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: report. Solution details: The report describes initial actions that can be taken by individuals and organizations in Reston.; A longer-term approach to transform Reston's climate resilience and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Private investment

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Resilient industry; Public funds; Private investment; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: College Park, United States. Climate event: clean energy policy. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) announced the 2025 Maryland Clean Energy Summit & Climate Tech Exchange, themed 'Balancing Supply, Demand & Sustainability: Innovation in the Energy Marketplace.' The summit will take place on October 14-15, 2025, at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Fairfax, United States. Climate event: flooding. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Fairfax County continues its efforts to mitigate flooding problems for residents through the latest Floodplain Management Plan (FMP).; The current plan, recently released by the DPWES Stormwater Management Program, provides an annual update on the implementation of flood mitigation actions.

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

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

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


Location: Fairfax, United States. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: policy document. Solution details: Fairfax County has enacted significant plans, policies and initiatives to address the causes and effects of climate change and advance environmentally sound and energy efficient activities in county operations and beyond.; Fairfax County has adopted ambitious climate action goals for both emissions reduction and resiliency.

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

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

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

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

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Specific organizations establishment

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Data collection and database establishment

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Satellites technology support for large-scale data monitoring

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Dissemination and international collaboration

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Data collection and database establishment

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Dissemination and international collaboration

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Data collection and database establishment

Local official crisis management training

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
High-risk area construction control

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

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Emergency shelter construction

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Private investment

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Data collection and database establishment

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Dissemination and international collaboration

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Low-risk land use plan and core function; High-risk area construction control; Green infrastructure distribution; Hazard defense and protection infrastructure; Emergency shelter construction; Resilient communication and transportation system; Resilient utility supply system; Infrastructure routine maintenance; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Industrial carbon reduction; Low-carbon transportation system; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Resilient industry; Specific organizations establishment; Public funds; Private investment; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Immediate disaster operation plan establishment and improvement; Data collection and database establishment; Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage; Scientific research support and technology innovation; Satellites technology support large-scale data monitoring; Research on urban resilience & disaster risk; Dissemination & international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Local official crisis management training

Low-risk land use plan and core function

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Pollution control and clean energy promotion

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Data collection and database establishment

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Dissemination and international collaboration

Safety and disaster preparedness education

Local official crisis management training


Location: Hyattsville, United States. Climate event: General climate change impacts. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy document. Solution details: The Hyattsville Climate Action Plan aims to address climate change impacts and enhance resilience in Hyattsville, Maryland.; The plan includes policy measures, strategies, and initiatives to mitigate climate change effects and improve community preparedness.

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Immediate disaster operation plan establishment and improvement; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Baroqah, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments in Indonesia are urged to take climate change seriously and actively pursue measures to address it.

Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Local official crisis management training


Location: Baroqah, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to implementing nature-based solutions to address global climate challenges.

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Persiapan Hidayah Makmur, Indonesia. Climate event: sea level rise, extreme weather events. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Mangrove restoration to protect coastlines; Silvofisheries to build resilience and livelihoods; Climate tech integration

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

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

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Green infrastructure distribution; Hazard defense and protection infrastructure; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Persiapan Plajau Mulia, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments urged to take climate change seriously; Focus on governmental and policy-level responses

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Dissemination and international collaboration; Local official crisis management training


Location: Persiapan Plajau Mulia, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Positioning climate action as a strategic opportunity; Proactive stance in addressing climate change

Dissemination and international collaboration; Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Bersujud, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments are urged to take climate change seriously and actively pursue measures to address it.


Location: Gunung Antasari, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to nature-based solutions to address climate change.; The Minister of Forestry emphasized the importance of ecosystem restoration and enhancing carbon absorption capacity.; Indonesia aims to rehabilitate 10 million hectares of degraded land.


Location: Sejahtera, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Nature-based solutions to accelerate green development; Strengthening food security and sustainable environmental management

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Nature-based solutions; Food security; Sustainable environmental management


Location: Sejahtera, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Viewing climate action as a strategic opportunity; Positioning Indonesia as a global leader in climate initiatives

Strategic climate action; Global leadership in climate initiatives


Location: Kampung Baru, Indonesia. Climate event: Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Indonesia's commitment to implementing nature-based solutions to address global climate challenges.; Rehabilitation of 10 million hectares of degraded land to enhance carbon absorption capacity.

Forestry & reforestation
Biodiversity conservation

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation


Location: Tungkaran Pangeran, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to address climate challenges; Leadership reaffirmation by the Minister of Forestry


Location: Tungkaran Pangeran, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Empowering communities and protecting forests; Emphasizing local leadership and customary knowledge in climate action


Location: Kotabaru, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments are urged to take climate change seriously and actively pursue measures to address it.


Location: Balikpapan, Indonesia. Climate event: Building sector emissions. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News article. Solution details: Implementation of measures to cut emissions in the building sector; Development of technical guidelines; Implementation of an Energy Conservation Action Plan

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Low-risk land use plan and core function; Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Balikpapan, Indonesia. Climate event: Methane gas emissions. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News article. Solution details: Methane gas capture pilot project; Optimization of methane gas utilization at Manggar Sanitary Landfill; Distribution of captured methane gas to households

Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting

Real-time updates and information transparency

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building


Location: Balikpapan, Indonesia. Climate event: Building sector emissions. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News article. Solution details: Strategic plan to reduce emissions from the building sector; Strengthening energy conservation strategies; Decarbonizing the building sector

Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Baltimore, United States. Climate event: Flooding, Coastal Hazards, Extreme Heat. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Baltimore aims for a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025, a 60% reduction by 2030, and full carbon neutrality by 2045.; The Climate Action Plan (CAP) focuses on urban sustainability, improving quality of life, and addressing equity and climate justice.; The CAP lists actions that prioritize resource conservation to help Baltimore reach its climate goals.

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Low-risk land use plan and core function; Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Public funds; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Baltimore, United States. Climate event: Extreme Weather. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Report. Solution details: The Climate Change Resource Guide provides adaptation options for local jurisdictions to plan, design, operate, and maintain local infrastructure.; The guide includes a Toolkit to make the content actionable for users.; Recommendations for inter-jurisdictional coordination on climate resilience were developed.

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: Baltimore, United States. Climate event: Flooding. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Fixing Baltimore’s sewage overflows could cost $674M and take 20 more years.

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair; Government emergency and quick response funding


Location: Dundalk, United States. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Elevating substations; Hardening hospitals; Modernizing infrastructure

Infrastructure damage reporting and emergency repair; Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)


Location: Towson, United States. Climate event: General Climate Action. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Development of a Campus Master Plan; Implementation of a Sustainability & Climate Action Plan; Energy and Decarbonization Plan

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Scientific research support and technology innovation


Location: Glen Burnie, United States. Climate event: Renewable Energy Initiatives. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced two key solar and renewable energy initiatives.; Executive Order 57 commits the county to purchasing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 to run all government operations.; The County will lease about 20 acres of the closed Glen Burnie Landfill to Ameresco to build a solar energy generating facility.; The solar project is estimated to save taxpayers $6.75 million over 25 years.

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Private investment

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Public funds; Private investment


Location: Gunung Lingkas, Indonesia. Climate event: Sea Level Rise. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Provincial government highlights threats to small islands due to sea level rise.

Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting

Weather & hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Emergency warning & public alerts


Location: Gunung Lingkas, Indonesia. Climate event: Global Climate Challenges. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Indonesia's commitment to nature-based solutions to address climate challenges.

Dissemination and international collaboration

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination & international collaboration


Location: Selumit, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to address global climate challenges; Strengthening key pillars through food security and sustainable environmental management

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience


Location: Kampung Empat, Indonesia. Climate event: water scarcity, floods. Actor: National or Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of ProKlim solutions to address water scarcity and flooding; Community meetings to discuss climate change and actions to mitigate impacts

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Personnel evacuation and shelter

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

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

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage; Weather and hazard data monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; Emergency relief supplies and aid distribution; Personnel evacuation and shelter; Care for vulnerable groups


Location: Sebengkok, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Indonesia launched the Indonesia Carbon Exchange (IDX Carbon) in 2023 to support the expansion of its Emissions Trading System (ETS) to cover more coal plants.; The carbon market aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and attract investment.

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Industrial carbon reduction


Location: Pamusian, Indonesia. Climate event: Tropical deforestation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Report. Solution details: Collaboration among government agencies, private enterprises, and local stakeholders; Promoting science-driven solutions; Forging cross-border alliances

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

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


Location: Karang Balik, Indonesia. Climate event: Tropical deforestation. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Report. Solution details: Reforestation; Rewetting degraded peatlands; Preventing peatland damage; Restoring mangroves; Preventing mangrove damage; Implementing sustainable forest management

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Karang Rejo, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments are urged to take climate change seriously and actively pursue measures to address it.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Local official crisis management training


Location: Kampung Enam, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change impacts. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: academic article. Solution details: Community-based approach to enhance climate resilience; Strategies to address climate change impacts; Improving resilience in the context of COVID-19

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


Location: Kampung 1 Skip, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The Program Kampung Iklim (PROKLIM) aims to strengthen climate change adaptation and mitigation at the village level.; The initiative promotes carbon-neutral livelihoods and is expected to deliver social, economic, and environmental improvements.; The program involves various Indonesian government entities, NGOs, and private companies.

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Private investment

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Public funds; Private investment; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Selumit Pantai, Indonesia. Climate event: Coastal ecosystem restoration. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Indonesia is exploring blue carbon solutions through seaweed cultivation and coastal ecosystem restoration.; The government plans to launch a 12-million-hectare reforestation initiative featuring multi-species planting, including fruit-bearing trees, to support biodiversity and restore degraded habitats.; Efforts to monetize environmental assets are also underway, with a national carbon exchange aimed at converting nature-based solutions into measurable economic value.

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Biodiversity conservation; Forestry & reforestation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Lingkas Ujung, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: webpage. Solution details: Reforestation; Rewetting degraded peatlands; Preventing peatland damage; Restoring mangroves; Preventing mangrove damage; Implementing sustainable forest management


Location: Karang Anyar Pantai, Indonesia. Climate event: Coastal ecosystem restoration. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Indonesia is exploring blue carbon solutions through seaweed cultivation and coastal ecosystem restoration.; The government plans to launch a 12-million-hectare reforestation initiative featuring multi-species planting, including fruit-bearing trees, to support biodiversity and restore degraded habitats.; Efforts to monetize environmental assets are also underway with a national carbon exchange.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Eket, Nigeria. Climate event: erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, coastal erosion. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: report. Solution details: Residents' perceptions of climate change critically influence their adaptive responses and resilience measures.; Local communities are increasingly experiencing climate-related phenomena such as erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, and coastal erosion.; Such changes have prompted a mix of traditional and innovative adaptation strategies.

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


Location: Eket, Nigeria. Climate event: gas flaring. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Nigeria has committed to ending gas flaring by 2030 as part of its national climate plan.; The government has promised to end flaring by 2030 under its national climate plan, but communities remain sceptical, given previous failed attempts, a lack of enforcement and necessary technology.

Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Bontang, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Integration of nuclear power into the energy mix to produce clean hydrogen and ammonia; Boosting renewables to 34% of the power mix by 2030; Accelerating early retirement of coal plants; Peaking power sector emissions at a cap of 290 MtCO2 in 2030

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

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


Location: Bontang, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Expanding carbon market through nature-based solutions; Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Japan for carbon trade; Focus on reforestation, conservation, and sustainable land management

Dissemination and international collaboration; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation


Location: New Castle, United States. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Webpage. Solution details: Established a Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Task Force to promote and support climate mitigation and adaptation.; Awarded bronze-level certification in the New York State Climate Smart Communities program by completing 28 actions.; Working towards silver-level certification in the Climate Smart Communities program.; Goals to reduce the town's carbon footprint, encourage climate change adaptation measures, minimize energy demand, and promote alternative energy use.; Updating the Climate Action Plan and developing new greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.; Defining and reaching a specific percentage of municipal energy procured from renewable sources.

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Upenekang, Nigeria. Climate event: Energy Transition. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Nigeria plans to use fossil gas as a transition fuel to allow more time and financial resources to develop renewable energy capabilities.; The strategy is criticized for potentially extending the economic and social challenges associated with oil dependence.

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

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


Location: Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Climate event: Renewable Energy. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Installation of a Solar Power Plant as the main energy source for Sudamala Resort, Seraya.; Collaboration between renewable energy companies Xurya and Suryagen to reduce carbon footprints.


Location: Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Climate event: Climate Resilience. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Partnership between ASB Indonesia and the Philippines with Bina Karta Lestari Foundation to strengthen climate resilience.; Focus on enhancing climate resilience in risky coastal communities.

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


Location: Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Climate event: Regional Cooperation. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: News Article. Solution details: ADB President calls for regional cooperation in tackling climate change during the 15th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Leaders’ Summit.; Focus on critical development challenges.

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Pekkabata, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments urged to take climate change seriously; Advocacy by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs for climate action


Location: Takatidung, Indonesia. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Renewable energy will provide all energy needs; Net zero emissions by 2045; Ten percent of the city’s area will be devoted to food production; 60 percent of the city’s waste will be recycled by 2045; 100 percent of wastewater will be treated by the city’s water management system by 2035

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Waste management; Sanitation management


Location: New York, United States. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Creation of the Center for Climate Solutions on Governors Island; Focus on accelerating climate solutions for urban areas

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: New York, United States. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Development of scalable models for collaboration; Empowerment of sustainable solutions to climate change

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: New York, United States. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Increasing coastal resiliency; Reducing greenhouse gases and noise pollution; Protecting tap water

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Newark, United States. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Replace fleet vehicles and buses that run on fossil fuels with electric vehicles; Increase rates of walking, cycling, and public transit; Set a goal for emissions reduction in line with the Paris Climate Agreement; Engage community, especially marginalized groups, in policy setting

Low-carbon transportation system; Public funds; Community engagement


Location: Newark, United States. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Report. Solution details: Energy performance contract to install combined heat and power; Decarbonization and climate change mitigation efforts; Partnership with Honeywell for energy savings

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Infrastructure routine maintenance; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Resilient utility supply system


Location: Jersey City, United States. Climate event: Hurricanes, Extreme Weather Events. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Report. Solution details: Jersey City has committed to the Paris Climate Agreement and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy.; Completed a City-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory in 2019.; Developed a Climate and Energy Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.; Incorporating resiliency, adaptation, and green infrastructure elements into the city's environment rehabilitation master plan.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)


Location: Yonkers, United States. Climate event: Flooding, Extreme Heat. Actor: National or Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Climate Action Plan. Solution details: Plant 5,000 trees over the next 25 years to expand urban tree canopy; Create 1,000 new jobs in the Green Economy; Address issues such as flooding, extreme heat, and fossil fuel reduction; Focus on equitable and inclusive measures for vulnerable groups

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Green infrastructure distribution; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Public funds; Community engagement and inclusivity


Location: Yonkers, United States. Climate event: Flood risk, Extreme heat. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Achieved Bronze Certification as a Climate Smart Community; Reduce flood risk and address extreme heat; Develop plans demonstrating climate leadership

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
High-risk area construction control

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

Low-risk land use plan and core function; High-risk area construction control; Green infrastructure distribution; Hazard defense and protection infrastructure


Location: Paterson, United States. Climate event: Flood mitigation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Hiring a Chief Resilience Officer to coordinate resilience actions; Completion of green infrastructure projects for flood mitigation

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Infrastructure routine maintenance


Location: Paterson, United States. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Youth Climate Action Fund to engage young people in designing climate solutions; Installation of solar-powered trash receptacles to reduce carbon emissions

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

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


Location: Elizabeth, United States. Climate event: General Climate Crisis. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Green Apollo Program: $400 billion commitment to clean energy research over ten years.; 100% Clean Buildings: National zero-carbon building standard by 2023.; Eliminate all fossil fuel use in new and renovated federal buildings by 2025.; 100% zero-carbon pollution for all new commercial and residential buildings by 2028.; Join the Paris Climate Agreement and eliminate domestic fuel subsidies.; Multilateral agreement to protect domestic subsidies for green products.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

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

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Infrastructure routine maintenance; Low-carbon transportation system; Industrial carbon reduction; Public funds; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: New Rochelle, United States. Climate event: rising temperatures, stronger storms. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The 2025 GreeNR Climate Action Plan aims to reduce the city's environmental footprint, enhance climate resilience, and ensure equitable access to sustainable resources for all residents.; The plan includes improving public waterfront access, greening neighborhoods, and enhancing walkable infrastructure.; The plan embeds equity into the sustainability strategy, ensuring every resident benefits from a cleaner environment.

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

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Low-risk land use plan and core function; 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; Climate-smart agriculture; Resilient industry; Public funds; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Mount Vernon, United States. Climate event: Transition to renewable energy. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Mount Vernon City Council passed a resolution to pursue the goals of the 'Sustainable 2050' initiative, which aims to replace natural gas and coal with solar power.; The initiative is led by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and has secured $8.6 million in U.S. taxpayer grants.; 33 cities in Central Ohio have signed a pledge supporting the initiative, with Mount Vernon being the latest and the first in Knox County.

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

Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Brentwood, United States. Climate event: Flooding and Stormwater Hazard. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Flooding and Stormwater Hazard Mitigation Analysis; Community Advisory Committee Meetings; Plan revisions and final Plan

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

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


Location: Brentwood, United States. Climate event: Drought, Heat, Storms, Flooding. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Sustainability and climate action goals; Organize and prioritize action steps; Galvanize and unify key stakeholders

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

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


Location: Hempstead, United States. Climate event: Flooding. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Opening of Environmental Education and Resiliency Center at Hempstead Lake State Park; Facility advances understanding of impacts of climate change; Part of landmark project to reduce flooding, improve water quality along Mill River Corridor; Provides space to foster positive engagement between police and local youth

Emergency rescue and volunteer deployment

Safety and disaster preparedness education; Emergency coordination center during storms and other natural disasters; Community outreach and educational programs


Location: Hempstead, United States. Climate event: General climate change impact. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Policy Document. Solution details: Decrease energy use and transition to renewable sources; Leverage nature-based solutions to boost resilience; Participate in state programs to promote sustainability and clean energy innovation; Education and outreach programs

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

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


Location: Hempstead, United States. Climate event: General climate change impact. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Complete a climate vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan; Determine best ways to adapt to climate change and build resilience; Funding supported by State's Environmental Protection Fund and Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022

Data collection and database establishment

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Financial assistance for reconstruction support


Location: Levittown, United States. Climate event: greenhouse gas emissions. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Switch police vehicles to electric; Move at least half the public works fleet to electric; Reduce the number of miles traveled per vehicle by 30 percent; Reduce use of traditional fossil fuels; Grow carpooling and non-vehicle modes of transportation; Increase use of public transportation; Reduce municipal government energy use; Improve efficiency of water distribution and treatment

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

Low-carbon transportation system; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)


Location: New Brunswick, United States. Climate event: Flooding, Erosion, Sea-level rise. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News article. Solution details: Nature-based solutions like natural shorelines and salt marshes to protect communities from flooding, erosion, and sea-level rise.; Forests and wetlands to capture and store carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Biodiversity conservation


Location: New Brunswick, United States. Climate event: General climate change adaptation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News article. Solution details: The plan aims to help the province adapt to climate change while steering New Brunswick toward a greener future.

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: James Town, Nigeria. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Establishment of functional waste management systems; Improved access to agricultural inputs and credit; Enforcement of conservation laws; Localisation of environmental policies to reflect community realities

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Waste management

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Waste management; Climate-smart agriculture; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Bridgeport, United States. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Webpage. Solution details: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions; Enhancing resilience to climate change; Regional emissions reduction planning through collaboration with MetroCOG

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Hanam, 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 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

Scientific research support and technology innovation

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage


Location: Osan, South Korea. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Statement. Solution details: Driving hydrogen-based steelmaking in South Korea; Focus on hydrogen sourcing; Policy recommendations for renewable energy targets

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Guri, South Korea. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Expansion of reward categories for the carbon neutrality point system; Green Transition Guarantee Project for small climate technology companies; Increased flexibility in emission permits utilization

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Financial assistance for reconstruction support; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Uiwang, South Korea. Climate event: Nuclear policy. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Concerns about potential return to nuclear phaseout policy under new government

Government emergency and quick response funding

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Gwacheon, South Korea. Climate event: Carbon Neutrality. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Exploration of carbon neutrality policies and strategies through citizen participation.

Long-term
Governance, planning, and finance
Public funds

Public funds; Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement


Location: Gwacheon, South Korea. Climate event: Resource Circulation. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Modernization of public sewage treatment facilities to promote resource circulation and combat the climate crisis.; Incorporation of eco-friendly construction machinery and optimization of facility designs.

Long-term
Infrastructure and utilities
Infrastructure routine maintenance

Infrastructure routine maintenance; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Zhanghua City, China. Climate event: Industrial carbon reduction. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Changhua Chemical is constructing a manufacturing site for sustainable polyols made from renewable carbon.; The facility will produce Carnol™, a new line of polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols with 20-30% fewer greenhouse gases.

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Industrial carbon reduction
Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy


Location: Hemei Township, China. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: International Organizations. Text type: news article. Solution details: Enhancing resilience in urban environments; Creating sustainable urban environments

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

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


Location: Valença, Brazil. Climate event: Urban resilience and sustainability. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Enhancing urban resilience and sustainability through technical support and data infrastructure; Creating high-impact climate actions focused on mitigation and adaptation

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Condominio Nova Vida, Brazil. Climate event: Flooding, Pollution. Actor: International Organizations, Local Community. Text type: Feature Article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to reduce flooding and pollution; Collaboration between World Bank and local communities

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Dissemination and international collaboration

Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Condominio Nova Vida, Brazil. Climate event: Urban Resilience. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Enhancing urban resilience and sustainability through the Green Resilient Model Cities Program

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

Resilient utility supply system (water, gas, electronic)

Resilient communication and transportation system; Resilient utility supply system


Location: Pohon Sirih, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to address climate challenges; Strengthening green development through food security and sustainable environmental management


Location: Lohayong, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments urged to take climate change seriously; Advocacy by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs for climate action

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Amagarapati, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments urged to take climate change seriously; Advocacy by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs for climate action

Dissemination and international collaboration; Local official crisis management training


Location: Puken Tobi Wangi Bao, Indonesia. Climate event: General Climate Change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: News Article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based climate-action projects; Supporting biodiversity; Connecting communities, governments, and organizations; Ecosystem restoration; Community engagement

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Dissemination & international collaboration


Location: Balela, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments in Indonesia are urged to take climate change seriously and actively pursue measures to address it.

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


Location: Balela, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Indonesia reaffirms leadership in nature-based climate solutions.

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Balela, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: competition announcement. Solution details: Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) provides a platform for tech innovators to showcase their sustainable innovations in addressing ecological challenges and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Satellites technology support for large-scale data monitoring


Location: Weri, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to address global climate challenges; Reaffirmation of leadership in nature-based climate solutions

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


Location: Larantuka, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change initiatives. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: 103-gigawatt electrification plan with 75% from renewables; Regulatory reforms for voluntary carbon markets; Investments in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS); Exploration of blue carbon solutions through seaweed cultivation and coastal ecosystem restoration; 12-million-hectare reforestation initiative with multi-species planting

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Green infrastructure distribution; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building


Location: Lokea, Indonesia. Climate event: extreme weather events, rising sea levels. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: article. Solution details: Modifying agriculture practices in response to unpredictable weather patterns; Planting mangroves to protect coastlines against sea level rising; Campaigns against littering on beaches to protect coral reefs and marine life; Planting trees to reduce the risk of landslides after heavy rainfalls

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

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Biodiversity conservation; Forestry & reforestation; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Postoh, Indonesia. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Indonesia has updated its climate ambitions through an NDC aiming for a 31.89 percent emissions reduction domestically and a 43.20 percent reduction with international support by 2030.; Strategies such as the Long-Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience (LTS-LCCR 2050), FOLU Net Sink 2030 program, energy transition, and sustainable land-use reforms have been launched.

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement

Long-Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience (LTS-LCCR 2050); FOLU Net Sink 2030 program; Energy transition; Sustainable land-use reforms


Location: Ekasapta, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Regional governments urged to take climate change seriously; Active pursuit of measures to address climate change

Dissemination and international collaboration


Location: Gereja Sanjuan Lebao, Indonesia. Climate event: Environmental conservation. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Feature Story. Solution details: Tree planting events in Flores, Indonesia; Engagement of religious congregations in environmental restoration projects; Promotion of sustainable living and traditional ecological wisdom

Forestry & reforestation
Biodiversity conservation

Forestry & reforestation; Biodiversity conservation


Location: Vila Jardim, Brazil. Climate event: Climate adaptation and mitigation. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector. Text type: news article. Solution details: Launch of a new database called the ‘Brazil of Solutions’ which includes 135 initiatives from 58 companies on climate adaptation and mitigation.; Solutions span forests, infrastructure, energy, industry, and agriculture.; Nearly 80 per cent are related to emissions reduction, carbon credit generation, and climate adaptation.

Data collection and database establishment

Scientific research support and technology innovation; Dissemination and international collaboration; Industrial carbon reduction; Pollution control and clean energy promotion; Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture


Location: Quinta do Descobrimento, Brazil. Climate event: Flooding and Pollution. Actor: International Organizations, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Feature Article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to reduce flooding and pollution; Creation of urban green spaces; Connecting low-income homes to sewage systems

Short-term
Emergency response and recovery
Sanitation management

Ecosystems, agriculture, and industry resilience

Long-term
Land use and urban planning
Green infrastructure distribution

Green infrastructure distribution; Sanitation management; Pollution control and clean energy promotion


Location: Lewoleba, Indonesia. Climate event: drought. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Grassroots community initiatives to plant sorghum as a drought-resistant crop; Efforts to improve transportation and communication infrastructure

Climate-smart agriculture / climate-resilient agriculture; Resilient communication and transportation system (road, airport, etc.)


Location: Lewoleba, Indonesia. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: Implementation of nature-based solutions to address climate challenges; Strengthening social forestry to drive green economy


Location: Ratnagiri, India. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: Multinational or Local Private Sector, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Campaign report. Solution details: Advocacy for accountability and transparency in industrial projects


Location: Ratnagiri, India. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: National or Local Government, Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: News article. Solution details: Construction of seawalls to mitigate erosion; Documentation of shoreline and biodiversity changes

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


Location: Ratnagiri, India. Climate event: Coastal Flood. Actor: Research Institution/University. Text type: Research article. Solution details: Dune nourishment and vegetation planting; Fencing for dune protection

Green infrastructure distribution
Land use and urban planning
Long-term


Location: Boston, United States. Climate event: Rising sea levels, stronger storms, hotter days. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Webpage. Solution details: Climate Ready Boston initiative; Coastal resilience plans for the entire 47-mile coastline; Citywide heat resilience plan

Long-term adaptation plan establishment and improvement; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk


Location: Boston, United States. Climate event: General climate change. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: Webpage. Solution details: Community engagement in climate change initiatives; Cultural and behavioral changes to address climate change

Dissemination and international collaboration; Safety and disaster preparedness education


Location: Cambridge, United States. Climate event: extreme weather. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: State funding and policy support for transitioning away from fossil fuels; Preparing for extreme weather driven by climate change

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage

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


Location: Quincy, United States. Climate event: storm resilience. Actor: Civil Society/Local Community. Text type: news article. Solution details: Interactive Earth Day Climate Solutions Workshop to explore practical ways to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support sustainable practices.; Using the En-ROADS Climate Simulator to see how different climate solutions shape the future.; Quincy took advantage of state and FEMA grants to assess the impacts of climate change in the city.; Vulnerability assessments incorporated into the city’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.; Municipal Vulnerability Plan recommended three areas needing improvement for storm resilience.

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


Location: Quincy, United States. Climate event: storm resilience. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: report. Solution details: Quincy conducted vulnerability assessments to increase storm resilience.; Recommendations for improvement in three areas to increase storm resilience.

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

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


Location: Newton, United States. Climate event: general climate change. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: news article. Solution details: The draft Climate Action Plan focuses on resilience, adaptation, and mitigation of climate change impacts.; The plan includes strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy generation, and improve building practices.; It prioritizes preserving biodiversity, access to sustainable public transportation, and steps toward achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

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

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: Somerville, United States. Climate event: Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Actor: National or Local Government. Text type: Community Climate Action Plan. Solution details: Community engagement through events, focus groups, and surveys; Workshop with City staff to identify barriers and opportunities; Updated Climate Forward Plan with new priorities and strategies; Commitment to net zero emissions by 2050; Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment to identify climate hazards and risks

Knowledge, monitoring, and capacity building

Long-term
Mitigation and clean energy
Industrial carbon reduction

Early warning system testing and territory-wide coverage; Scientific research support and technology innovation; Research on urban resilience and disaster risk; Safety and disaster preparedness education; Regular disaster evacuation drills; Local official crisis management training

Dissemination and international collaboration