In the current state of climate crisis, cities face significant and increasing climate risks. The majority of these are due to changes in both our global and local water cycles. Whether it is too much water in the form of floods due to sea level rises, extreme precipitation and storms, or not enough water resulting in water shortages and droughts, no city in the world is immune to these climatic changes.
Woman with child walking the flooded streets of Jakarta. Photo: Kompas – Hendra A Setyawan – World Meteorological Organization
So far, the Foundation has
- contributed DKK 3.7 million (USD 563,000) towards Water Safe Cities I
- committed DKK 11,70 million (~USD 1.6 million) for Water Safe Cities II
- committed DKK 25.5 million (US$ 3.64 million) for Water Safe Cities III
- added independent research investigating how political commitments are put into action in five cities and understanding the potential of ambitious political commitments to contribute to transformative climate action.
The C40 secretariat will deliver the project with input from relevant C40 cities that have experienced different water-related issues. The research will draw on expert advisors in the form of international organizations and private actors.
- White Paper: Effective emergency preparedness for flooding and drought | A guide for cities (OCT 2024)
All cities worldwide that are vulnerable to water-related climate changes will be able to benefit from the research and solutions developed.