Issue Green urban planning and crop diversification building resilience

Summary

The report offers green urban planning and crop diversification as a positive possibility among its long-term uncertainties. If cities give priority to green space and farmers diversify what they grow, livelihoods could better withstand climate change. The report observes that cities lacking green space absorb rainwater poorly, overloading drains and raising heat and flood risks. As farms and fisheries lose viability, rural and coastal areas carry a disproportionate burden. Climate adaptation can support vulnerable communities, reduce poverty and improve wellbeing. The report adds that such measures can also improve public health and help conserve biodiversity.