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This paper examines how storm-related extreme weather in New York City can be combated.
Historical storms have severely impacted the New York-New Jersey Harbor region, causing loss of life and extensive economic damages. In response, the U.S.
Following the release of a study evaluating dozens of adaptation measures and a set of strategies to build resilience in Lower Manhattan, New York City's mayor, Bill de Blasio, has announced a comprehensive resilience plan. The plan involves extending the Manhattan shoreline into the East River and advancing $500 million for four capital projects.
Comprehensive New York City program to involve proactive and reactive measures in heat-sensitive neighbourhoods to help mitigate the urban heat island effect. Initiatives include developing and test strategies for protecting at-risk New Yorkers, partnering with home health aides and news reporters, and collecting innovative data.
The Cool Neighborhoods NYC is a new $106 million program designed to help keep
New Yorkers safe during hot weather, mitigate UHI effect drivers and protect against
the worst impacts of rising temperatures from climate change.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Lower Manhattan elected officials and community leaders have announced a new City capital commitment of $100 million to help protect Lower Manhattan from flooding. The flood protection and resiliency measures build on a commitment made earlier this year, and will include coastal protection, storm water management, housing resiliency, and community co-benefits...
This report looks back at Superstorm Sandy, asserting that the City of New York is better prepared for the next extreme weather event.
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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.
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