Destructive floods, extreme heat, unaffordable energy and housing, power outages, aging infrastructure, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the economic conflict between superpowers all contribute to the interconnected emerging risks known as the 'polycrisis', with climate change at the centre. Accounting for 70% of global CO2 emissions, cities are on the frontlines of climate action. They are also hubs of economic, social and environmental activity, which makes climate adaptation non-negotiable. By 2050, it is projected that nearly 70% of the global population will live in urban areas, increasing stress on infrastructure, housing, water and energy systems and heightening risks related to natural disasters, infrastructure failures and social inequalities. The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are key to improving global climate resilience and ensuring equity and sustainable development in a changing world. Reaching the SDGs in cities requires integrated resilience...
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