Published by
Shkumbin Hasani
Consistent access to safe drinking water
We will adapt to climate change, reduce and reuse, and restore bodies of water to allow for drinking water and recreation. Like many coastal cities, Rio is defined by its relationship with water. Rising sea levels and intensification of storm surges resulting from climate change pose a constant threat. Meanwhile, insufficient drainage of rainwater leads to chronic flooding and landslides.
Development & Testing
Last update: October 05, 2023
Challenge
climate change and inefficient water usage
Description
"Water maximization and risk reduction" is 1 of 3 goals of Rio's Resilience Strategy. Our aspirations for a more resilient Rio are focused on evolving our city's relationship with water, its built infrastructure, and its citizens. A resilient Rio is one that embraces its natural environment, builds for the future, and empowers its people. All of the initiatives previewed below involve concepts, projects, and specific actions that are transversal and multidisciplinary. Connection, collaboration, and the identification of co-benefits are the foundation of our strategy, and the means by which we'll make Rio a global benchmark for urban resilience as we look towards the city's 500th anniversary in 2065.
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