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The Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities
Posted on: 11 March 2014
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This scorecard provides a set of assessments that will allow cities to understand how resilient they are to natural disasters. It is based on the UNISDR’s “Ten Essentials” of disaster management and adds significant additional detail and quantification beneath the UNISDR’s Local Government Self-Assessment Tool (LGSAT). It has been compiled by IBM and AECOM, who are members of UNISDR’s Private Sector Advisory Group (PSAG). The scorecard is intended to enable cities to establish a baseline measurement of their current level of disaster resilience, to identify priorities for investment and action, and to track their progress in improving their disaster resilience over time. It consists of 85 disaster resilience evaluation criteria and focuses on the following aspects. This is a working document, and may change, possibly significantly, as experience is gained with using it. Comments and suggestions are welcomed.
Building a resilient future. London, 26 February
Posted on: 11 March 2014
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The focus of this event was to establish the latest thinking and best practice around integrating climate change adaptation and resilience into built environment projects, and to highlight and promote the opportunities for the UK built environment sector. A range of drivers, approaches and tools which support the understanding, communication, and development of the ‘business case’ for climate change adaptation and resilience were highlighted. Presentations are available online.
Practical action to build community resilience
Posted on: 6 March 2014
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This study, published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, looks at lessons from a scheme that helped residents of a York neighbourhood to make their community more environmentally sustainable and adaptable to change. The Good Life Initiative in New Earswick tried different ways of engaging residents and this research considers which were the most effective.
Resilient Urbanism
Posted on: 4 March 2014
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Resilient Urbanism is a collaborative blog that seeks to explore a wide spectrum of topics related to what makes resilience in urban contexts unique: housing and land challenges, equity, density, governance, construction markets, and other characteristics related to the unpredictable and ever-changing urban environment. Therefore, blog posts will represent multiple disciplines and attempt to describe resilient urbanism through a variety of scales and time frames.
Resilience and the built environment
Posted on: 14 February 2014
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This special issue of the journal, Building Research and Information, is devoted to the issue of resilience in the built environment.
Flood resilience in Vietnam
Posted on: 4 February 2014
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In the city of Hoi An, Vietnam, the people show great resiliency in their ability to cope with natural disasters, especially flooding, which has been exacerbated by climate change and urban development. UN-Habitat has worked with the local government and other stakeholders to assess the climate change vulnerabilities and develop a resilience plan for the city. Watch the video to find out more.
Resilient cities and urban futures
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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The report provides real-world examples of resiliency-building efforts in New York City and other major cities around the globe, focused on four themes: the importance of resiliency as population increases; flood protection; sustainable neighbourhoods; and inter-city idea exchange.
Copenhagen Climate Resilient Neighbourhood
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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The St Kjeld district of Copenhagen is set to become the city’s first climate-resilient neighbourhood. A report outlines the plans for the area, which would see an increase in green space and the ability to manage 30% of daily rainwater locally, rather than channelling it to the sewer system. The vision for the district aims to improve the local environment alongside protecting people from flooding caused by heavy rain.
Resilient cities and urban futures
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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In a new report, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has identified steps cities can take to make their infrastructure more resilient to changing climate conditions. The report provides real-world examples of resiliency-building efforts in New York City and other major cities around the globe, focused on four themes: the importance of resiliency rising as population increases; flood protection; sustainable neighbourhoods; and inter-city idea exchange.
After Sandy: Advancing strategies for long term resilience and adaptability
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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A new report released by the Urban Land Institute.offers guidance on community building in a way that responds to inevitable climate change and sea level rise, and helps preserve the environment, boost economic prosperity, and foster a high quality of life.
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