City and Local

As centers of population and energy use, cities generate a majority of our climate emissions. Local governments play a critical role in reducing emissions and in making communities resilient to climate change.

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The Resilience Factor: A Competitive Edge for Climate-Ready Cities

Increasingly, U.S. cities and regions are facing costly climate impacts […]

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Preserving City Competitiveness: The Benefits of Climate Resilience
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Investing in Resilience

The climate is changing, and society is facing significant climate […]

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What is Climate Resilience, and Why Does it Matter?

The scientific evidence is overwhelming: The climate is changing, and […]

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Maximizing Benefits: Strategies for Community Resilience

American communities are facing growing and shifting climate risks. The […]

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Key Insights into Prioritizing Resilience Strategies

Governments and businesses are acting to promote resilience to climate […]

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Resilience Strategies for Wildfire

The risk of wildfire is expected to grow across the […]

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Framework for Engaging Small- and Medium-sized Businesses in Maryland on Climate Resilience

Many small businesses are not aware of the risks they […]

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Guide to Public-Private Collaboration on City Climate Resilience Planning

Cities and businesses are separately preparing for climate change and […]

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Resilience Strategies for Drought

Across the United States, the risk of drought is expected […]

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