Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Action

Cities are responsible for up to 70% of global CO2 emissions. But they’re also important breeding grounds for innovation and solutions. 

Barcelona, Spain, is reducing GHGs by improving and promoting sustainable, shared mobility like the subway, buses, bikeshares and free regional train travel.  Pedestrianised urban green space like the city’s Superblocks also help sequester carbon, reduce heat islands and improve air quality and stormwater management. 

Paris, France, has set the goal of achieving 100% organic food, with at least 50% locally sourced, for the 30 million meals the city provides to children, individuals residing in municipal facilities, city employees and those in need. 

Brussels, Belgium, is adapting to increased rainfall by investing in permeable pavement technology. This allows rainwater to seep into the ground, reducing pressure on the city’s aging drainage systems.

Athens, Greece, is responding to extreme heat by implementing nature-based solutions, acquiring land to create urban green spaces and addressing barriers to sustainable modes of travel like walking.

Lisbon, Portugal, has set up a monitoring and early warning system to alert municipal services and vulnerable communities about high risks of flooding. 

All these solutions rely on evidence-based policies and solid data to drive climate actions.

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