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From the Netherlands to Malaysia, cities are discovering smart partnerships with private investors to fund hundreds of millions in climate defense projects. A new report shows how communities can protect themselves from rising seas and extreme weather without breaking the bank.
A historic waterway in India that was choked with plastic and garbage has been transformed into a thriving mangrove forest. The restoration brings clean water, fish, and flood protection to millions.
Two flood protection projects are now shielding vulnerable villages in Morocco's Boulemane Province, with more works accelerating under a revised partnership agreement. The progress comes as authorities apply lessons from recent flooding to protect at-risk communities.
The Dutch government has chosen engineering giant Tetra Tech to modernize the country's water infrastructure and protect millions from rising flood risks. This multiyear partnership will upgrade flood barriers, bridges, and locks that safeguard one of the world's most water-vulnerable nations.
Virginia's new leaders are bringing the state back into a regional clean energy program that generated $830 million for flood protection and energy efficiency before a controversial 2023 withdrawal. The move could lower energy costs while reducing pollution.
When floods strike Ghana's capital, help will now arrive in days instead of months thanks to a groundbreaking insurance system. Greater Accra just became the first region in the country to secure automatic financial protection against climate disasters.