Cities are at the centre of the climate crisis. While they can amplify climate risks, they can also guard against the worst impacts of climate change. City residents hold strong opinions about the road ahead, yet their views are rarely considered.
Economist Enterprise, supported by Zurich Insurance Group, has launched a new research programme that explores these perspectives. It draws on insights from a survey of 5,000 residents across ten global cities—500 respondents each from Amsterdam, Cairo, Cape Town, Dubai, Jakarta, Madrid, Mumbai, New York City, São Paulo and Tokyo—and interviews with 15 experts. The study explores how urban populations view climate change and how they think their cities can build resilience.
Findings report
Download our report to explore the state of climate resilience in cities.
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