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Resilient Economies: Strategies for Sinking Cities and Flood Risks

Resilient Economies: Strategies for Sinking Cities and Flood Risks

World Economic Forum
Pages 49 Pages

This report explores how coastal and delta cities facing subsidence and rising flood risks can strengthen resilience. It highlights drivers such as sea-level rise, rapid urbanization, and infrastructure deterioration. Recommended strategies include nature-based defenses, upgraded drainage, early-warning systems, and adaptive land-use planning. Case studies show how integrated governance, financing models, and community engagement reduce vulnerability and protect economic productivity.

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