Cincinnati City Council voted to direct the city manager to begin the administrative, legal and budget work necessary to create a standalone Stormwater Management Utility (SMU), a move sponsors said will centralize responsibility for stormwater, flood protection and resilience.

𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 A new project by researchers at Adelaide University will create a practical guide for communities to minimise psychological distress associated...

Cooper Robertson and Field Operations presented six guiding principles for Point Stratford, including a continuous waterfront promenade, 'River Commons' public green space, walkable streets, and green infrastructure to address tidal flooding and stormwater.

The plain stretching east from the Austrian capital is known as Vienna’s vegetable garden, for the abundant produce grown in its fertile soil. But without a water-management program started 40 years ago by local farmers, the land would be parched. The Marchfeld Canal pipes and regulates water from the Danube river to keep groundwater levels stable in this naturally dry area, allowing farmers to irrigate their crops even as the changing climate raises temperatures and reduces rainfall. In doing so, it also helps prevent flooding and creates a rich habitat for wildlife and recreation. Local actors like the Marchfeld farmers often know best what climate impacts they face and what investments will make the biggest difference. Federal and state governments contributed finance for the canal scheme, but it is controlled by local mayors. “Development works better when decisions are based on good information, local institutions are strong, communities are involved, and investments respond to the real needs of each territory,” said Oleksii Ryabykin, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister for Recovery, Infrastructure, and Transport. Investment in climate adaptation and resilience is vital. Between 2021 and 2024, more than two-thirds of people in low-income countries lost income or assets due to natural disasters and...

CDFA and CalRecycle contractors presented findings from interviews, site visits and a 227‑response survey showing that cost, inconsistent quality and transportation logistics are the chief barriers to wider compost use on California farms. The agencies plan a statewide compost strategy by year‑end and asked stakeholders for further input.

The climate committee approved entering a professional services agreement for design, engineering and construction management of an underground detention system at West End's Florida Lee Park to reduce street and nuisance flooding for typical 10- and 25-year events.

The Resilience Fund for Women has opened a new 2026 funding round offering US$15,000 to US$50,000 in flexible, unrestricted grants to eligible women- and

Her neighbors lost power for days. Her passive house just kept humming along on stored solar power.

Scientists are calling on Congress to continue funding for U.S. Department of Agriculture Climate Hubs, which help New England farmers adapt to increasingly volatile weather.The Trump administration…

Spatialist Partners and the Affordable Housing Alliance praised the framework; Transit Columbus urged a social housing authority and more proactive city-led development to meet climate and housing urgencies.

This summer was characterised by heat and drought. Wildfires raged through Western Europe, rivers were almost running dry, and citizens in urban areas were challenged by heat stress. This summer was a...

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