With climate change exacerbating health risks—from heat-related illnesses to the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue—urban areas in particular face increasing challenges. Cities are on the frontline, dealing with these critical issues while tackling inequities that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
This report, part of the Urban Pulse program, provides comprehensive insights on climate and health priorities, challenges and solutions from a global mixed-methods study. The study was composed of a survey completed by 191 respondents in 118 cities in 52 countries, along with eight in-depth interviews with stakeholders from Africa (Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Lagos), Asia (Semarang, Surat), and Latin America (Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Porto Alegre). Respondents included leaders in city governments and civil society, including community-based, non-profit, and private sector organizations).