Extreme Heat

a view of freetown
City Spotlight

How Africa’s First Chief Heat Officer is Helping to Create a More Resilient Freetown

A man cools off at a splash pad in downtown Algiers, Algeria, where temperatures hit 42°C amid a heatwave that is roasting much of North Africa.
Post

How Nature Can Help Cities Fend Off Record-Smashing Heat

a screenshot of the ICLEI Energy Exchanges and UrbanShift webinar on urban cooling
Webinar

UrbanShift and Energy Exchanges Webinar on Urban Cooling

A screenshot of the dashboard showing the connectivity of green areas in Chennai.
Post

New Data Dashboard Helps Cities Build Urban Resilience in a Changing Climate

Green, forested city in Brazil
Analysis

How Forests Near and Far Benefit People in Cities

Green Roofs
News

To counter environmental perils, cities turn to nature

City scene from bird's eye view
Brief

Reducing Climate Impacts on Urban Sectors

This concise set of policy briefs provides an overview of climate adaptation actions cities can take within eight specific urban sectors, including energy, buildings, mobility, waste, and food systems.

Adaptation Data Explorer screenshot
Dataset

Adaptation Data Explorer

This interactive tool allows urban leaders to understand regional and city-specific climate risks and learn about actions being taken in response.