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A combined qualitative–quantitative fuzzy method for urban flood resilience assessment in Karaj City, Iran

This study aims to analyze flood resilience (FR) in Karaj City, Iran, using a new fuzzy method which combines several qualitative and quantitative indices
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An urban drought categorization framework and the vulnerability of a lowland city to groundwater urban droughts

This article is focusing on assessing the vulnerability of a city to groundwater drought, using parts of the lowland city of Leiden, the Netherlands, as a case study.
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Evaluation of low impact development for resilient capacity in urban area with flood resilience index

This study established a quantitative flood resilience index to assess the resilience of specific locations to flooding. The researchers then used a 3Di hydrodynamic model to simulate time-variant inundation conditions under an extreme event in Taiwan.
Moroccan farmer overlooking his heard of sheep on his fields.
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Empowering Moroccan cities to adapt and thrive in the face of disasters

Moroccan cities, which contribute to more than 75 percent of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are becoming increasingly vulnerable to natural and climate hazards.
A group of pedestrians are stranded during heavy flooding in Karachi, Pakistan
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As Karachi sinks, residents fight for fair climate solutions

Restoring Karachi’s waterways – and demolishing homes to do so – is at the core of the city’s response to climate disasters. But researchers point to a multitude of looming threats, including subsidence.
Participants at MCR2030 peer exchange
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Greater Manchester shares best practice on disaster risk reduction with Central Asian cities

Central Asian city representatives discussed disaster risk management and preparedness with Greater Manchester authorities, including lessons learnt from dealing with emergencies experienced by the British city such as severe winter weather and floods.
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Urban Governance Expert (Consultant)

ADPC will hire a Consultant based in Hanoi, Viet Nam to provide resource inputs for the implementation of activities under Output 4.1 of Outcome 4: “Strengthened urban governance systems for dealing with emerging climate extremes and emergencies”.
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Rainfall in the urban area and its impact on climatology and population growth

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the variability and multiscale interaction (annual and seasonal), and in addition, to detect their trends and the impact of urban growth in the capital cities of Northeastern Brazil.
Skyline of Santiago de Chile during sunrise. View of the city and the mountains in the background.
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Governor of Santiago de Chile appoints South America’s first Chief Heat Officer

Appointment of Cristina Huidobro as CHO marks fourth continent to dedicate government resources to reducing the risks of extreme heat in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center.
Children in Monrovia, Liberia
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Gemeh Buway-Roberts

Mapping Liberia’s resilient future

In Liberia, challenges abound, but progress will prevail. Joining MCR2030 is helping its cities build resilience to disease outbreaks, and reducing the impacts of natural hazards.