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The devastation that followed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina is a reminder of the serious consequences of climate change. To help mitigate such events, climate action plans are necessary. Following the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina, the American Planning Association (APA) has worked to promote climate action plans within a comprehensive planning framework. In our experience, communities that develop and apply an overall framework for how these elements relate to each other are best prepared to respond to natural disaster risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Miyako City, Japan in 2011. Motion between the rocky plates that form the Earth\u2019s surface is not smooth. The accumulated pressure between plates can result in sudden ruptures when the two sides move, causing an earthquake. \u00a9 KeystoneUSA-ZUM\/REX\/Shutterstock, courtesy HABITAT & Thames & Hudson<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Four key elements of climate action plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The APA recently edited and endorsed the United Nations\u2019 Habitats Climate Action Plan Benchmark Guidelines, which includes four key elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, climate change planning must be integrated into a comprehensive framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, we must recognise the importance of settlement patterns in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Compact, mixed-use, densely populated places that are adequately served by transit are the most energy efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third, transparent and accessible government is essential. New Orleans spent much time and effort to engage its citizens in the post-Katrina planning process. Without governance structures that provide citizens with information on policies, budget and plans, as well as access to the planning process, we will not have sustainable places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, we must adopt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators. These recently adopted goals, and especially the proposed indicators, tie the metrics needed for climate action plans to both the New Urban Agenda and SDGs. The goals advocate critical choices \u2013 SDG 13 for example recommends we \u2018Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts\u2019<\/em>. In addition, Goal 9 relates to resilient infrastructure for total energy use and Goal 11 encourages planning for higher-density mixed-use developments near public transit as part of a city\u2019s strategy for progress on climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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River-flooded homes in the United States of America. Across the globe, flooding has killed millions of people in the past hundred years \u2013 more than any other type of weather phenomenon. River floodplains and coastal regions are the areas most at risk, though floods result from a range of different processes \u00a9 Fotofeeling\/Westend 61\/ superstock, courtesy HABITAT & Thames & Hudson<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The importance of green infrastructure for climate resilience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Climate change requires action from all levels of government. Planning for compactness, transit-oriented development and mixed land use will help places become more resilient and at the same time, more liveable and energy efficient. The APA is urging countries to take urgent initiatives to combat climate change and its impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Countries still need to pursue the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 11, and set specific targets such as the metrics suggested for reducing carbon emissions. Cities have been at the forefront in taking action. Both San Francisco and New York in the US have adopted action plans that can be found and reviewed as examples. Green infrastructure and adaptive reuse are both key elements of sustainable development. Continued cooperation across sectors and among governments is essential along with comprehensive planning to achieve our climate objectives after 2030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":19967,"template":"","sector":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nNew Orleans lessons for climate change • G-STIC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To mitigate the impacts of climate change, climate action plans are necessary. 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