Urban, city planning and human settlements are closely connected areas that come under the direct influence of climate change impacts. Local Authorities and their inhabitants are faced with droughts, floods, air pollution, land degradation, deforestation and rising sea levels. These impacts have direct repercussions on basic living standards of the
Urban, city planning and human settlements are closely connected areas that come under the direct influence of climate change impacts. Local Authorities and their inhabitants are faced with droughts, floods, air pollution, land degradation, deforestation and rising sea levels. These impacts have direct repercussions on basic living standards of the population. In Sri Lanka, city planning and human settlements are two areas that received limited attention despite their importance with connection to climate change adaptation. The NDCs of Urban, City Planning and Human Settlement Sector.
Mainstreaming the information on climate risks in the planning and delivery of urban services, while strengthening local capacity Preparing for a changing climate by planning for floods and droughts Urban, City Planning and Human Settlement: “Minimize the impact of sea level rise on coastal settlements and infrastructure.” (p. 22) Urban, City Planning and Human Settlement: “Minimize the impacts on human settlements and infrastructure due to erratic changes in population.” (p. 22)
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Urban
Sustainable urban planning
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Agriculture
Irrigation
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Adapt Now subsector
Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
Early warning system
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Adapt Now subsector
Environment
Watershed and river basin management
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Action and priority
Coastal Zone
Sea-level rise protection
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Action and priority
Cross-Cutting Area
Climate risk management