Climate Change Adaptation in Cities

This essential course focuses on the critical need for urban areas to prepare for the unavoidable impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat, flooding, drought, and sea-level rise. It provides a structured methodology for conducting vulnerability and risk assessments specific to urban infrastructure, ecosystems, and populations. Participants will explore a range of practical, policy-based, and engineering solutions—from green infrastructure to updated building codes—designed to build urban resilience. The curriculum emphasizes equitable adaptation planning that protects the most vulnerable communities from climate shocks and stresses.